International students who study at Mount Aspiring College have a number of accommodation options they can choose from. 

Live with a school-approved homestay family

Homestay accommodation allows students to have an authentic kiwi experience in an English-speaking home. We carefully select homestay hosts to ensure our students have their own room and are safe and comfortable in the home environment. 

Stay with a designated caregiver

Students can stay with a family member or close family friend known to the student’s parents. This person is called a designated caregiver. A designated caregiver can be approved by Mount Aspiring College after the completion of safety checks.

Stay with a parent/s

A student’s mother or father can apply for a guardian visa to accompany their child to New Zealand. The guardian cannot work while in New Zealand on a guardian visa. Students may not live alone, or in accommodation shared with friends, even if they are over 18.