Becoming a homestay host family with Taradale High School is a rewarding opportunity to welcome an international student into your home and share everyday Kiwi life. Host families provide a safe, caring, and supportive environment while gaining the chance to learn about another culture and build lasting connections. If you are interested in becoming a host family, we would love to hear from you.
Our Homestay programme at Taradale High School offers international students the opportunity to live with carefully selected local families while studying in Napier. Homestay provides a safe, supportive, and culturally immersive environment that helps students settle into school life, build confidence, and experience New Zealand family and community life firsthand. We work closely with our host families to ensure students feel welcomed, cared for, and part of the wider school whānau throughout their stay.