Host Company Comparison
&
Host Stipend
Below is a comparison of some popular Hosting Companies in Western Australia.
You will notice that the rates for each company are different.
Also, some schools only require their students to study for half-days.
This is good to keep in mind if you work from home and need the house to yourself.
(Long-Term = 1 month or longer / Short-Term = ～2 weeks)
Lexus English (Long-Term)
Length of Commitment: Monthly, with up to 3 months commitment possible.
Payments: Paid in fortnightly instalments, 1 week after the student's arrival.
Usually on a Wednesday.
Classes: Students attend full-day classes
Condition(s): 1 student per room.
Must reside within 1 hr travel time (door to door) of campus.
Education First (Long-Term)
Length of Commitment: Monthly, with up to 3 months commitment possible.
Payments: $210, paid weekly, 1 week after the student arrives.
Either a Wednesday or Thursday depending on your bank.
Classes: A mix of morning and afternoon classes
Condition(s): 1 student per room
Must reside within 1 hr travel time (door to door) of campus.
Education First - www.homestay.ef.com
Australian Homestay Network (Long-Term)
Length of Commitment: Monthly, with up to 3 months commitment possible.
Payments: Paid in fortnightly instalments, two weeks after the student's arrival.
Classes: The majority of classes are full-day
Condition(s): 1 student per room
Must reside within 1 hr travel time (door to door) of campus.
Gold Educational Tours (Short-Term)
Length of Commitment: Anywhere from 10 days to 2 weeks.
Payments: Paid shortly after the student's arrival.
Classes: The students attend school for the day.
Condition(s): The Host Family must be able to drop off and pick up the student.
There is no need to reside within 1 hour of the school.
There is the possibility of having 2 students at one time.
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