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If you want to reduce living costs while studying English in Melbourne, Australia, becoming a demi-pair is the answer!
A demi-pair is someone who lives with an Australian host family andan arrangement where you care for children 3–4 hours a day on weekdays (up to 15 hours per week) and receive room and board (a private room and three meals a day).During the daytime when the children are at kindergarten or school, you can study English at a reputable language school certified by the Australian government, and in the afternoons play with the children or spend time with your host family to quickly improve your English skills!
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This project isregardless of genderAnyone aged 18 to 30 who likes children can participate. |
The basic price for a homestay in Melbourne, Australia, including board and lodging (private room/3 meals), is 4,420,000 KRW (based on 12 weeks)!! However, through a demi-pair arrangement, if you simply play with the children for 3–4 hours a day on weekdays (up to 15 hours per week), all of this is free!!! You only need to pay the tuition required for language study in Melbourne! If you've wanted to study abroad but hesitated because of Australia's high living costs,Save a lot on living expenses through the demi-pair program!Host families are carefully selected and will become a supportive second family during your stay in Australia.
The fastest way to improve your English while studying abroad is to be exposed to English around the clock through a homestay. In particular, living with children and using English with them helps you improve faster because you learn the language together!Enjoy not only leisure time but also various holidays and celebrations with the family you meet in Australia,Experience Australian culture as a local. You can also have truly special experiences, such as being invited to children's birthday parties or school performances!
Spend weekdays studying English and time with the children, and use the weekends to fully enjoy Australia!Melbourne, which was ranked the world's most livable city for six years, is a place where commerce, industry, culture, and leisure are all well developed.It offers many attractions to enjoy beautiful nature and culture not only in the city center but also in the suburbs. Explore countless Australian sights such as the Great Ocean Road that runs along the coast, Phillip Island where you can see a colony of little penguins, and Puffing Billy, said to be the real-life model of Thomas the Tank Engine!
If you've become somewhat accustomed to Australia while staying with a homestay family, and your everyday English has become more natural through English classes, why not try a working holiday? Australia's minimum hourly wage is among the highest of OECD member countriesOn weekends or public holidays you earn double payBecause of this, even if you only receive the minimum wage properly, you can save a lot of money, which makes it one of the most popular working holiday destinations. If you've already decided to do a working holiday, you can settle in safely at first through a demi‑pair; even those who hadn't considered a working holiday may gain the courage through a demi‑pair experience to try an Australian working holiday. Want to broaden your horizons and step into a bigger world with a working holiday?!
■ Grow together with the project
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1-1. Adapting to a new environment 2-1. Get the hang of English! 3-1. Learn about Australian education and how to play with children 4-1. Meeting international friends and adaptability |
1-2. Courage and resilience to adapt anywhere 2-2. Feel the joy of English and improvement in your English skills! 3-2. Closeness with children and the warmth of a family 4-2. Strong friendships with international friends |
1-3. A willingness to take on new challenges and increased confidence 2-3. Able to have free conversations with locals! 3-3. Become more considerate and more tolerant! 4-3. Broadened worldview and expanded values! |
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Based on past participants’ experiences, we’ve organized the common themes of learning, reflection, and growth by time period.
What makes this project special
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■Project Information
- The minimum participation period for this project is 12 weeks.
- In exchange for on-site accommodation and meals (private room, 3 meals a day), you will help take care of the family's children and with household chores.
- Because accommodation and meals are provided, you can save on living expenses and study English more affordably.
- Depending on the activity schedule, you can choose between options A / B / C.
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1–4 weeks |
5–12 weeks |
12–16 weeks |
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Option A |
English classes |
15 hours per week (Mon–Fri) |
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Demi-pair activities |
Per week 15hours (Mon–Fri) |
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Homestay |
Private room / 3 meals a day provided |
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Option B |
English classes |
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15 hours per week (Mon–Fri) |
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Demi-pair activities |
Free time |
15 hours per week (Mon-Fri) |
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Homestay |
Private room / 3 meals per day provided |
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Option C |
English classes |
15 hours per week (Mon-Fri) |
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Demi-pair activities |
Free time |
15 hours per week (Mon-Fri) |
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Homestay |
Private room / 3 meals per day provided |
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■Project activity details
1. Learning English
Useful for a variety of topics and situations encountered in daily lifeEnglish conversation-focused classesare offered.The curriculum is structured not only around speaking, writing, and listening but also pronunciation and practical English conversation skills,so you can improve your everyday English skills.
-Class hours: Approximately 4 hours each morning from Monday to Friday (08:50-13:15)
- In addition to classes, daily homework using English such as projects, listening, grammar, and reading is assigned.
- Classes are small, with an average of 13 students per class, and you study with friends of various nationalities. (Maximum 18 students)
- In the home country pre- testthrough which students are placed into appropriate-level classes at the local school customized classesare provided.
- Levels are divided into five stages, and students are reassigned each month to classes that match their level through tests. (Class times may change based on level tests.)
-Free classes such as conversation, pronunciation, and English skills are offered in the afternoons and on weekends outside regular classes, and activities such as city tours, galleries/museums, exhibitions, sports, and weekend trips are organized.
* For activities, additional costs may apply depending on the activity.
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■ Hold on! Only English Zone! At schools where English classes are held, an English-only policy requiring the exclusive use of English Only English Zoneis strictly enforced. Also, through various measures—such as limiting each nationality's student ratio to 25–30% (Korean students limited to within 15%)—students from many countries gather and naturally communicate only in English. These measures have rapidly improved students' English skills and have received positive feedback from current students and alumni!! |
2. Demi-pair activities:Caring for children and helping with household chores
As a demi-pair, you will care for children or help with household chores and receive room and board (a private room and three delicious Australian home-cooked meals).
Children are generally between 0 and 14 years old.
- Activity hours: Monday–Friday up to 15hours
- Usually babysitting and helping with household chores are done in the afternoons after English classes.
- Generally Saturdays/Sundays are days off. However, this may change depending on local circumstances or individual participant situations.
- The activity schedule for babysitting and helping with household chores can be arranged with the homestay family. Please take your responsibilities seriously, and if you need to adjust activity times due to English classes or personal schedules, talk with the homestay family in advance!
- Provided: private room, three local Australian meals
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■ Demi-pair Example activities - Guide children's play or help with homework. - Help children with getting to and from school. - Take children on outings or picnics. - Prepare snacks for the children and assist with meals. - Give the children baths. - Tidy up the children's rooms. - Read books to the children or play games with them. - Assist with the homestay family's household chores (ironing, cleaning, meal support, etc.).
* The above activities are examples of demi-pair duties and may vary depending on local circumstances and individual abilities. |
■ Attention!! Planner's tips — big reveal!!
1. Choose A or B? For working holiday participants for whom initial settlement is important, option B is recommended!
If you plan to stay in Australia long-term for a working holiday or study abroad, we recommend Option B! Initial settlement is especially important for working holidaymakers. In the first month there are many tasks—opening a bank account, understanding taxes, and more—so if you arrive and immediately start studying English and looking after children, your first month will be very hectic. With Option B, you can study English and get used to using it while having time to prepare for daily life and your career at a comfortable pace. You may also receive help adjusting to life from your homestay family.
2. Having an open mind is very, very important!
Australia is a place where many cultures coexist. As a result, family structures vary and each household has slightly different rules and routines. Because you will need to communicate in English while adapting, misunderstandings can occur. Therefore, it is really important to respect and be considerate of your homestay family’s culture and customs. Also, when working as a demipair, dealing with imaginative and energetic children requires making an effort to understand their thoughts and personalities and to pay close attention to what the children want. Above all, pay attention to safety. But once you connect with sincere, pure-hearted children, there is no greater, more moving experience. During this period, try to create your own family abroad through consideration and respect.
3. Barista internship course strongly recommended for working holidaymakers seeking overseas experience and English skills!
If this project helps you settle in Australia successfully, we recommend joining the "Working Holiday: Take on a Barista Internship!" project after completion. Through this project you can learn the English and practical skills needed to be a barista, earn certifications, and even get job connections with cafes in central Melbourne. No more worries about overseas work experience! Moreover, Melbourne is known as a coffee city, so cafes are famous and barista jobs are relatively easy to find.
If you wish to pursue this project alongside the barista internship course, please contact Korea Gap Year (koreagapyear@gmail.com)
4. What to prepare in Korea? Take the initiative with household chores!
This project is a demipair arrangement where you receive room and board in exchange for becoming part of the family and helping with childcare and household chores. Depending on the homestay family you are assigned, you may experience various tasks such as cooking, childcare, and cleaning. Therefore, helping your parents at home with cooking, ironing, and cleaning in advance, or spending time with younger cousins to practice, will help you adapt once you arrive.
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English requirement***oo /Physical stamina requirement★★☆☆☆ - Because you'll be caring for children, you need sufficient communication skills to interact with the host family. - Playing with children often requires a certain level of physical stamina. Please check your fitness before applying. |
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A carefully selected demi-pair project developed to solve these concerns! You can enjoy four benefits at once: save on living costs, experience local culture, start your working holiday securely, and rapidly improve your English through a homestay. The institution that runs the language program alsohas received accreditation from Australia's National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) and the International Association of Language Centres (IALC), and its curriculum and teaching staff are registered with CRICOS (the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) and are strictly regulatedand are strictly managed. Begin your new experience in Australia confidently with Gap Year! |
* Detailed participant reviews can be found at Gapyear Story >Gapyear Reviews (click)You can view them there.
* More participant reviews can be found in the project's "Participant Comments" section at the bottom.
Not included items
- Round-trip airfare
- Individual travel insurance
- Airport-to-accommodation pickup fee (available as an optional additional service)
- Other local living expenses
This institutionis accredited by Australia's National English Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) and the International Association of Language Centres (IALC)and is run by a reputable organization deserving of such accreditation. In addition, this institution'sall English courses are registered with the Australian Government's 'CRICOS'As a result of the faculty and school staff striving to provide better education, it has become very popular among international students worldwide, and in 2013 and 2014,it was selected as the Best School in Victoria.Learn English at accredited schools in Australia and abroad at more affordable prices, and experience Australian culture as well!
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*CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students):It refers to government-registered, accredited education providers for international students. Registered institutions undergo strict government oversight and are guaranteed to provide a certain standard of educational quality. The Australian federal and state governments rigorously manage each institution's individual programs. |
This project includes a homestay.Live with a host family to practice English conversation and experience Australia's vibrant culture firsthand!
Homestay families are selected according to the institution's strict standards and are managed directly by the institution. Meals—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—are home-cooked by the host family. (Breakfast: toast and cereal, tea or coffee; lunch: sandwiches and fruit; dinner: roasted meat, pasta, etc.)
On weekends you have free time and can spend it with your host family or use it for personal activities such as travel, study, or projects. The homestay is about a 50-minute public transport ride from Melbourne city center. Stay with an Australian family and immerse your daily life in English.
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Meals and accommodation provided; private room / three Australian-style meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) |
The images above are sample photos for illustration; house or room layouts may vary depending on the homestay family's circumstances.
The nationality and family composition of homestay families may vary depending on the household. Once matched with a homestay family, participants cannot change the placement for personal reasons, unless the homestay family is at fault.
Region:Australia, Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's second-largest city, where you can experience both old European charm and the sophistication of a major metropolis. With a diverse mix of nationalities and ethnicities and many international students from around the world, its educational and living environments are well developed.
Moreover, in MelbourneBecause you can enjoy breathtaking natural scenery just a short trip outside the city, many people choose Melbourne for working holidays, language study, tourism, and similar reasons.Begin your journey in Melbourne, Australia, where you can experience diverse cultures and systematically learn English!
Who can participate
- Anyone aged 18 to 30
- Anyone planning a long-term stay for study abroad, a working holiday, or similar purposes.
- Anyone who wants to improve their English skills and experience local culture through a homestay
- Anyone who wants to learn English more affordably in Melbourne, Australia
- Anyone who has previous experience caring for or teaching children
■The minimum participation periodfor this projectis12weeks.
■ The cost of this projectcan be easily checked at the top of this page for detailed amounts by duration and options.
* For demi-pair programs, there is a matching period with host families, so if you want to participate on your desired dates and duration, we recommend applying at least 3 months in advance.The earlier you apply before your scheduled participation date,the more time there is to match with a homestay family, increasing the likelihood of being matched with a suitable family.
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■Installment Payment Information
If you are unable to pay the total amount,please prepay a registration fee of KRW 500,000.If you pay the remaining balance within two weeks, the payment date of the registration fee will be used as the reference.We will proceed with the process to confirm your project participation and check whether participation is possible and the available slots (TO). To join on your desired dates and period, securing your spot quickly is important!(Non-refundable upon confirmation of participation)
*However, if the start date is imminent, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on circumstances.
■Early bird discount and Urgent application Information
All gap year projects require normal application procedures and preparation time, sowe recommend applying at least 3 months before the project start date.and,as a principle, applications should be submitted no later than 2 months in advance.However, if there are unavoidable reasons or you urgently need to join a project, by paying an additional fee for the urgent application service, we will assist with expedited processing as much as possible.
*We try to help expedite the application process as much as possible, but there is inherent time required for communication with local organizations and for confirming participation, and since all procedures are handled the same as for regular participants,participants using the urgent application service must actively cooperate with the Korea Gap Year operations teamand do so.
**Those who apply at least 180 days before the start date can receive an early bird discount.
***The urgent application service can be selected from the options above. For inquiries related to the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com.
- Provided:Automatic enrollment in Gap Year mission and notes / full OT materials provided immediately upon participation confirmation / additional urgent staff allocation / support with document preparation if necessary, etc.
*If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to Naver's date calculator >>Naver Date Calculator (direct link)
**Note: For super-urgent applications, there may be no available slots (TO) depending on local circumstances, and subsequent procedures will proceed according to Gap Year refund policies.Also,Problems arising from a participant's lack of cooperation are the participant's responsibility.
