Homestay Placements for Schools

Homestay Placements With Tūhono Exchange

Safe. Supportive. Culturally Grounded.

Find a place to call home in Aotearoa

At Tūhono Exchange, we believe a homestay is more than just accommodation, it is where your experience in New Zealand truly begins.

Our homestay programme connects international students and travellers with carefully selected host families, providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment from the moment you arrive.

Whether you are here to study, work, or explore, we ensure you feel settled, supported, and connected.

What makes our homestays different?

We combine professional systems with a strong cultural foundation to create an experience that goes beyond traditional placements.

With Tūhono Exchange, you are not just placed in a home, you are welcomed into a community.

We are guided by values such as:

• Manaakitanga – care, hospitality, and respect
• Whanaungatanga – building meaningful relationships
• Kotahitanga – working together in unity

What’s included in your homestay placement

Our full-service programme includes:

• Careful matching with a suitable host family
• Pre-arrival planning and communication
• A private bedroom in a safe and comfortable home
• Meals as agreed with your host family
• Ongoing pastoral care and support
• Regular welfare check-ins
• Support with settling into life in New Zealand
• Access to help if any issues arise
• Placement changes if required

We take care of everything so you can focus on enjoying your experience.

Our host families

All Tūhono Exchange host families go through a thorough screening and approval process to ensure your safety and wellbeing.

This includes:

• Police vetting for adult household members
• In-home inspections
• Reference checks
• Interviews and suitability assessments
• Ongoing monitoring and support

We only work with families who can provide a safe, stable, and welcoming environment.

Ongoing support while you’re here

Your wellbeing is our priority.

Throughout your stay, we provide:

• Regular check-ins to ensure you are settled
• Support for any concerns or challenges
• Clear communication between you, your host family, and your school (if applicable)
• Guidance to help you adjust to life in New Zealand

You will always have someone to reach out to.

Who our homestays are for

Our homestay placements are ideal for:

• International students
• Schools looking for home stays to be organised for their incoming international students

A culturally grounded experience

At Tūhono Exchange, we incorporate cultural understanding into everything we do.

You will have the opportunity to:

• experience aspects of Māori culture
• learn about life in Aotearoa
• connect more deeply with your surroundings

We aim to create not just a stay, but a meaningful experience.

Get started

If you are looking for a safe, supportive, and well-managed homestay experience, we would love to help.

Get in touch with Tūhono Exchange to learn more, begin your placement or for our homestay placement services.

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