FAQ's

Yes, you always get your choice of country and programme. NZIIU has affiliates in a wide range of countries.
 

Not usually. It is up to our affiliate in that country to find a host family for you and from there your school and region are selected. Sometimes it’s the school first and the family second. Our main priority, if it is possible, is to match a family to your interests. Mention any special interests you have, sports you play and hobbies you have in your application and then we will try to find a suitable family for you. However, there is not a bottomless supply of families wishing to host, so you have to be prepared to fit in with the family you are given.
 

No. Most of our students go to mainstream schools but some go to exclusive private schools. Occasionally they attend schools with a vocational orientation. There are bene­fits and drawbacks in every situation.
 

You can go at the same time as a friend and to the same country but we always separate our students. Being together would be pleasant but it would limit the benefits for both students as one would tend to lean on the other.
 

The deadlines for applications are determined by how long it takes to obtain placements and visas in the country you want to go to. This varies quite a bit but it is best to apply as soon as you can. Most applications take around three months to complete, including the interview. After that we usually need three or more months to obtain a placement. Have a look at the information sheets for the country you want to go to.

 

Very carefully in every country. The procedures vary slightly but our affiliates always interview families to determine their motivation in wanting to host and to see what fa­cilities they can offer. In almost all countries, host families are not paid anything to look.