GENERAL RULES AND CONDITIONS

1. The student is expected to keep his or her own room clean and tidy.

2. The host parent will wash your clothing. It is the student's responsibility to place all clothes requiring

    washing in the basket provided before washing day.

3. Ironing and dry cleaning are the student's responsibility (exceptions may be made in discussion with

    host family).

4. Clean bed linen, towels and soap will be provided each week by the host parents, but the student will

     be expected to make their own bed.

5. Morning showers must be short, as others also need to use the bathroom. You may also shower in the

    evening.

6. No alcohol or drugs are permitted at any time. Smoking is not allowed in the house.

7. If a student wishes to invite a friend for a meal or longer period, this must be organised with the host

    family in advance.

8. The host family is generally responsible for transport to and from school .

9. If a student wishes to go out in the evening or on the weekend, this must be in agreement with the host

    family. The host family must be informed of where the student is going, and return times agreed upon

    in accordance with the wishes of the student's parents.

10.If the student is sick and unable to attend school, VS Oceania must be informed The host family will seek

     medical assistance as required.

11. Students will be expected to pay for STD and ISD calls . If a large number of local calls are made, the host

      family may make arrangements for the student to record these and pay for them.

12. If a student is responsible for any significant damage beyond normal wear and tear in the home (eg

      unremovable carpet stains etc) they will be expected to take responsibility for cost incurred (unless

     such damage is covered by the host family's insurance policy).

13. Students will not be permitted to sleep at another house unless the host family is certain that

     responsible adult supervision will be provided.

14. The student's breakfast, lunch and evening meal will be provided and also snack foods between meals

      (as required). (The host family will discuss meal times with you when you arrive, and also your likes

      and dislikes.)

PAYMENT OF HOMESTAY MONEY

1. Payment is made in advance by VS Oceania Business Manager to the host in advance.

2. Host parents cannot take responsibility for the student's personal property.

    (Therefore, the student should have appropriate insurance.)

3. ‘Homestay’ money does not include personal spending money, for example. entertainment, personal

     items, clothing. Therefore students must bring with them adequate personal spending money.

PLEASE NOTE

1. Families with whom students are placed, wish the student to become a part of their family. There

     will therefore be negotiation with the student to ensure the most satisfactory conditions for both

    parties.

2. Students are expected to give proper respect to the host family, to obey their guidelines and fit in

    with the family routine. They, in turn, will treat the student as they would treat their own child.

   This will produce harmony and a happy environment.

3. If a student continuously disregards the agreed expectations of the host family, the VS Oceania may

    dismiss the student and return them to their home country and any ‘homestay’ money prepaid

    (maximum 4 weeks) to the family will not be refunded.

4. If a student and host family are not compatible (not as a result of refusal to comply with rules) the

    VS Oceania will attempt to find another family for the student. In this situation, host families will

    continue to host the student until another host family is found.

5. Students should always attempt to speak English when they and their friends are with the host

    family.