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What is required of the Host Family:

Friendly, welcoming family who is interested in their student/s.
Clean, comfortable environment.
Convenient to school - it is expected the student travels no more than 30 - 40 minutes door to door.
Adequate facilities.
Bedroom - is it a reasonable size? With desk, sound bedding chair lamp and wardrobe etc.
Laundry facilities.
Bathroom facilities.
Meals - many students are growing teenagers. We suggest you provide a balance diet: enough to keep the student happy and not hungry. You should provide a breakfast and lunch (self serve) and a cooked meal at night (host provided)…. Plus snacks.
Telephone - make a landline available but not for mobile or international calls. Encourage students to use a phone card or their mobiles.
Heating - students should be provide with appropriate heating and warm bedding.
Internet - hosts should seriously consider making such a facililty available.
Abide by the students school/institute requirements regarding participation, attendance, punctuality and uniform.
Adequate notice of two weeks if you wish a student to leave.
Duty of care - you are expected to play the role of a responsible parent. Make the house rules, expectations quite clear (while considering their age)

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