Sending your child to study overseas is a big decision. Above all, you want to know one thing: will my child be safe, supported and happy? At John Paul College they don’t just find a place to stay — they find people who know their name.
Every international student lives in one of two carefully supervised homes. Both are built on the same promise — and both are backed by the whole College standing behind your child.
24/7 care for every student under 18, in both boarding and homestay. You deal directly with the College — never a distant agency.
Learning doesn’t stop at 3:15pm. Every afternoon and evening is designed to help your child keep improving.
Whether in a villa or a host family, your child is welcomed, included and cared for — a second family, far from home.
Here is how the two options compare across the things international parents ask about most. Choose a view to focus on one home, or see both at a glance.
Still deciding? Our International team will help you choose the right fit for your family — talk to our team.
Just 56 boarders · 7 twin-share villas
Fenton Village is our boarding community, right on the College campus. It is not a large dormitory — it is a small, village-style home for just 56 boarders in Years 7 to 12, living in seven twin-share villas. Because the numbers are small, every boarder is truly known, living only steps from classrooms, sport, music and every facility on our 33-hectare campus.
Independent learners who want to be at the very heart of school life.
With Homestay, your child lives with a caring, approved local family in their own room — enjoying home-cooked meals, family routines and a warm welcome into everyday Australian life. What makes our homestay different is that on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, students join the Extended Day Program on campus, so families are never left to manage homework and long afternoons alone.
Students who want the warmth, structure and belonging of family life.
Extended Day Program — Tue & Thu
For younger students, safety comes first — always. John Paul College takes full responsibility for the care of international students under 18, in both boarding and homestay.
A dedicated team and a 24/7 pastoral care and emergency line mean help is always close.
Boarding staff and homestay families are carefully selected, trained and supported — you are never trusting a stranger.
Homestay homes are inspected regularly to make sure they stay safe and suitable.
Boarders have medical staff on campus, and every student’s wellbeing is monitored day to day.
You deal directly with the College, not a distant third-party agency.
Both of our homes are designed to help your child keep improving every afternoon and evening. Different settings — the same goal.
The result is the same in both homes: more support, stronger English, and better results.
Beyond safety and study, we care most about how your child feels — every single day.
Whether in a villa or a host family, your child is welcomed, included and cared for.
Students build friendships across cultures — from Australia to China, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand and Brazil.
Life skills, leadership and daily encouragement help your child grow, not just study.
Everything is guided by kindness, respect and genuine support for each student.
A clear guide to accommodation costs. All amounts are in Australian dollars (AUD).
| Fee | Amount (AUD) | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding — Fenton Village | $25,326 / year | 37 weeks, term-time residence |
| Boarding — holiday accommodation | $573 / week | Boarders staying during holidays |
| Homestay | $23,884 / year | 46 weeks of residence |
| Accommodation Placement fee | $550 one-off | Arranging a boarding or homestay placement |
| Student Welfare | $1,915 / year | Ongoing welfare & wellbeing support |
| Accommodation Relocation fee | $600 if changed | Only if a placement changes |
Fees are current as of 1 January 2026 and are a guide only. Please confirm exact amounts in your Written Agreement or with our Enrolments team before making any payment.
Talk to our International team today, or arrange a campus visit to see Fenton Village for yourself. You will always be talking directly with the College — the people who will care for your child.
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