Public Launch Imminent

International education,
end to end.

The new Harbor goes live across NZ and Australia.

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Live 10:00 AM NZT · 12 May 2026
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For Host Families

A proper digital experience
for the people who open their homes

Host families are the heart of every homestay programme. Harbor gives you a dedicated portal - apply, prepare, manage placements and stay connected with your school. No more paper forms. No more confusion about expectations.

Hosting made simple

Everything you need - on your phone

Built for hosts who are running their household. Apply during the kids' bath time. Submit a pastoral care survey on the bus. Check pay night-by-night from the couch.

Online Application

Complete your application at your own pace. Save and return. Upload documents straight from your phone. No paper, no posting.

Multi-page wizard with progress save
Household members + dietary preferences
Photo upload from phone camera

Preparation & Onboarding

Know what to expect before a student arrives. Step-by-step onboarding modules with progress tracking. No surprises on day one.

Welcome guide for your student
Cultural & dietary briefings
Bus times, school contacts, emergency info

Pastoral Care Surveys

Quick structured surveys that take minutes. Share how things are going with the school - simply, on your phone, without the paperwork.

Scheduled reminders
"How are things going?" surveys take 2 minutes
Flag concerns - school gets notified

Pay visibility

See your pay before it's paid. Night-by-night breakdown. Absence deductions visible. Dietary surcharges shown. No more guessing.

Per-night breakdown
Adjustments explained
Year-to-date totals
Mobile-First

Designed for real life

You're not at a desk. You're at the school gate, at work, in the car, at the kitchen bench. Harbor was built for that reality.

Two minutes is two minutes

Pastoral care surveys are short. We respect your time.

No new app

Everything works in your browser. Bookmark the page. Done.

Updates in your language

If your first language isn't English, Harbor still works.

One door to the school

No more wondering who to email. Send a message through Harbor - the right person gets it.

9:14 AM
Pastoral care survey
Sophie Dubois · Week 4
How is Sophie settling in this week?
StrugglingSettlingGoing wellGreat
Any concerns to raise with school?
No concernsYes - I'll add a note
Has she been to all meals this week?
All mealsSome missed
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What hosting with Harbor means

Less paperwork. More hosting.

No paper forms. No confusion about expectations. You know exactly what's happening and feel supported throughout your time as a host.

300+
Host families & agents on Harbor
2 min
Average pastoral care survey time
14+
Languages supported

Hosting with Harbor

If your school runs on Harbor, your host portal is one click away. Schools looking to bring host families onto a proper digital platform - we'd love to talk.