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1. Application
Please see your agent or contact
Lets Homestay for application
details.
2. Application conditions
a) Let’s Homestay will accept
applications from those participants
who are 16 years of age and over.
b) Mentally or physically disabled
applicants, also those who are
suffering from any kind of health
condition, must indicate the details
at the time of application. Let’s
Homestay reserves the right to
refuse any person it believes to be
unfit to participate comfortably in
the program.
3. Refunds
After the application a 10%
cancellation will apply.
Cancellation within 30 days and 3
days prior to commencing the program
will result in a 20% cancellation
fee. Within 3 days prior to the
commencement of the program a 50%
cancellation fee will apply. After
commencement of the program 100%
cancellation charge will apply.
4. Course Changes
Changes to course length, course
type, course start and any other
changes after applications have been
accepted will incur a course change
fee depending on the nature. Any
increase in fees that arise from the
change are payable immediately. No
refunds will be given.
5. Homestay Placement
Let’s Homestay reserves the right to
make all homestay placements.
Placements are not restricted or
based on any characteristics such as
religion, economy, ethnic
characteristics, dialects, industry
or climate. Let’s Homestay does not
discriminate against race or
religion, and all participants must
agree to live with any race or
creed.
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7. The Homestay
All participants are expected to
take the role of a family member,
therefore respecting the family
rules and by obeying the community
and national laws. Let’s Homestay is
an opportunity for both participants
and hosts to learn about each
other’s cultures and way of life.
8. Schools and Activities
Participants must abide by the rules
and conditions of the individual
school or activity operator.
9. Dismissal
Let’s Homestay reserves the right to
dismiss any individual from the
homestay whose conduct shows to be
inappropriate by being improper or
offensive to the host or community,
or shows that the individual is
incapable or unwilling to
participate fully in the cross
cultural environment. This type of
conduct includes, but is not limited
to, the use of illegal drugs,
unacceptable sexual behaviour and
excessive drinking. If an individual
is dismissed from the program for
any reason, that individual (the
parents or guardians) will be
responsible for additional expenses
not covered by the fee. If a
participant leaves the program early
without the permission of Let’s
Homestay, that participant cannot
rejoin the program nor are they
entitled to any refund.
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10. Agreement
In the consideration of the
acceptance of the applicant by Let’s
Homestay, we agree to the above
stated Conditions of Participation
and acknowledge that we have read
and understood the rules and nature
of this homestay. We also understand
that host family rules are to be
followed by the participant. As an
applicant of the Let’s Homestay
program I hereby waive and withdraw
any claims against Let’s Homestay,
it’s officials, employees and agents
for any injury, loss, damage,
accident, or delay, or expenses
resulting either directly or
indirectly from participation in the
homestay program, including but not
limited to, intentional or negligent
acts or omissions by the host family
or a third party. I also release
Let’s Homestay and it’s officials,
employees, and agents, and agree to
compensate them with regard to any
financial obligations or liabilities
that I may personally incur or any
damage or injury to the person or
property of the host family or
others while participating on this
homestay program. I understand that
Let’s Homestay is not responsible
for any loss or injury suffered by
me during periods of independent
travel or absence from the program.
In the event that Let’s Homestay,
it’s agents, or host families
advance a loan or any monies to me
as a participant, or incur any
special expenses on my behalf, I (my
parent or guardian) agree to make
immediate repayment to Let’s
Homestay.
12. Other
All participants must be covered by
a travel insurance policy for the
duration of the
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