One of the highlights of the group homestay program is the exchange with local schools.  School visits range from half and full day exchanges to full immersion and class participation, depending on the purpose of the group. All school programs are coordinated by Lets Homestay and escorted by local staff when required.

Half or Full Day Visits
Visitors are met by the head teacher and principal.  Local students take visitors for a tour of the school.  Visitors are split into small groups and assigned a class to be with for the day.  There is usually a chance for the visitors to make a presentation to their class about their country.  After lunch sports or group activities are enjoyed.

Short Term School Attendance
Groups attending school from 2 days to 3 or 4  weeks.  Students are normally split up 1 or 2 to each class.  A class buddy is assigned and the students partake in normal class routine.  Depending on the program group ESL lessons can be arranged and held periodically.

Powhiri
On arrival groups may be privileged enough to receive a formal "Powhiri".  This a welcome ceremony based on Maori customs and culture.  In the Powhiri is is customary for the visiting group to make a speech and sing a song or two form your own culture.