Homestay - BROWNS

Your home away from home

More than accommodation – it’s a cultural experience

Choosing BROWNS Homestay means living with a welcoming local family while you study English. It’s one of the best ways to practise English naturally, experience everyday life in Australia, and feel supported from day one.

For added peace of mind, all BROWNS homestays are carefully selected and located within a reasonable commute to campus:

Brisbane & Gold Coast: within 50 minutes travel time
Melbourne: within 1 hour and 15 minutes travel time

All BROWNS homestay hosts are carefully selected and approved, including holding a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) or Blue Card, where required, to ensure a safe and supportive home environment.

Homestay Options

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BROWNS Full-Board Homestay

Full-board homestay includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, giving you more time to focus on your studies while enjoying meals and regular interaction with your local family. Choose a private room, or twin-share when travelling with a friend.

BROWNS Half-Board Homestay

Half-board homestay includes breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday, and three meals on weekends, offering a balance of support and independence. Accommodation is in a private room, with twin-share available if you book with a friend.

Upgrade Your Stay!

Special dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free or allergies can be accommodated for an additional fee. Let us know your requirements in advance so we can match you with the right host family.

Homestay Stories

Real experiences from our Homestay community.

Ludivine, France

“It was a wonderful experience, and thanks to my homestay host Sarah, I have significantly improved my English level and very quickly. I’m sure that without her, I would be less confident than I am now. Indeed, she spent a lot of time talking with me, not only basic conversations but also to watch movies and series together. Different exercises for practicing and listening to English while having fun!”

Wendy, BROWNS Homestay Host

“As first-time Homestay parents, we were not quite sure what to expect when we welcomed our 17-year-old Japanese student into our home. We need not have worried – we all had the best time! Our student was so polite and appreciative, and fully embraced family life with great enthusiasm, including our dogs, who loved him! We explored all kinds of things in our local area together and discovered lots of places we didn’t know about. It was fun and we made a new friend we will never forget! We are looking forward to welcoming more Homestay students into our home in the future.”

Become a homestay host

Looking to make a difference in the life of an international student?

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Other Accommodation Types

Student Accommodation

Live independently in a fully furnished, modern shared apartment or house with other BROWNS students.

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Demi Pair

Demi Pair suits independent students who want cultural exchange, lower living costs, and English practice.

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Other Accommodation

These options are not BROWNS student accommodation and are booked independently, but they can be a good choice for short stays, families, or students who prefer to live on their own.

Other Accommodation Options

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