Waitākere College is expecting the highest number of International students enrolled for term 1 in 2026. We are searching for wonderful host families who can host our International students.

Being a homestay can be a very rewarding experience for both the student and your family.

To enable our International students to achieve academically, learn about Kiwi life and culture, and to feel at home in New Zealand, we seek to place them in a warm, friendly, supportive and caring family environment. Students who are yet to be placed with our host families are all from Japan, both boys & girls aged between 14 and 17 and they will be at our school for 8-10 weeks in Term 1, 2026.

You do not need to have children attending Waitākere College to become a host family. If you, your extended family members or friends are interested in hosting our students, please get in touch with Tomoko Dinnis
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 022-065-4272

Let's showcase the Waitākere way to our International students by opening up your home for our international students!