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We place Korean families and students at RELA (Rotorua English Language Academy) for 1–6 month English study stays with homestay.

We're based in Rotorua and work with local homestay families. If you're a homestay host or school staff member looking for us, see about us.

How we work

Families contact us in Korean, usually months before travel. Enrolment goes through the school's official process at its published rates — we don't add fees. Homestay placement is arranged by the academy; we make sure each family's details (dietary notes, children's ages, arrival plans) are passed on accurately. Once a family lands, we handle the settling-in: SIM cards, bus cards, first introductions — and stay reachable throughout their stay. We're an independent, family-run agency based here in Rotorua — not school staff, but we work closely with the team.

For homestay hosts

If you're hosting a family placed through us: placements and payments run through the school as normal. What we add is a Korean-language bridge — before arrival we brief you on any dietary notes and expectations, and introduce the family so the first dinner isn't the first hello. During the stay, if anything needs translating or smoothing over, contact us any time.