Study Vision

What Study Vision does

Study Vision is an Australian-headquartered accommodation platform that places international students with vetted homestay families and managed student accommodation properties across 9 Australian cities and 7 New Zealand cities. Founded in 1994 and based in Sydney with offices in Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, and Jakarta, the company operates a B2B2C model that combines direct student applications via its website with referral flow from universities, colleges, language schools, and Asia-Pacific education agents. The technology layer is a web-based application platform backed by multi-channel communication infrastructure supporting WeChat, WhatsApp, Line, Viber, QQ, Kakao Talk, and Facebook Messenger, plus a dedicated Chinese-language site, with operational rather than algorithmic matching and a 24/7 emergency support line.

The company earns revenue through a one-time placement fee of AUD$365 per student, weekly homestay rents that bundle meals, utilities, internet, and laundry (AUD$385-$475 per week depending on Australian city, NZD$350-$370 per week in New Zealand), student accommodation rent pass-through on 12-52 week bookings, airport transfer fees, and managed welfare services for under-18 students. Stud Vision holds NEAS Quality Endorsement, ASIC registration, and ESOS Act compliance, and is one of the oldest continuously operating homestay providers in Australia, having received commendation from the 2009 Australian Senate Inquiry into the Welfare of International Students.

The business is founder-led (Marina Wan is the disclosed owner) with 11-50 employees and no disclosed institutional funding. Go-to-market combines institutional partnerships (University of Sydney, Taylors College, EC English), an education agent network spanning four countries, direct website applications with multi-language support, and a property-host platform for homestay families and student accommodation owners. There is no evidence of AI/ML, automation, or venture funding in the available source material; growth to date has been driven by geographic expansion and incremental product line additions rather than capital infusion or technology-led scaling.

Name

Study Vision

Legal name

Study Vision

Website

https://studyvision.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Study Vision is an Australia-founded accommodation platform that places international students with vetted homestay families and managed student housing across 16 cities in Australia and New Zealand, operating since 1994 via B2B2C institutional and agent referral channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Student Accommodation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Advocacy & Case Management / Navigational Support (EDAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Homestay accommodation services
• International student housing
• Student welfare guardianship
• Airport transfer services
• Student accommodation placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosebery

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Homestay Placement Fees: One-time placement fee charged to students for initial homestay placement service. AUD$365 per person placement fee.
2. Weekly Homestay Rent: Weekly rental payments from students for homestay accommodation. Payments collected by Study Vision and distributed to host families every 2 weeks. Rent includes meals, utilities, internet, and laundry.
3. Student Accommodation Rent: Weekly rental payments for student accommodation properties. Booking periods typically 12-52 weeks. Rent collected by Study Vision and passed to property owners.
4. Airport Transfer Services: Airport pickup and dropoff services for arriving students. One-time fee per transfer.
5. Under-18 Welfare Services: Additional welfare placement and ongoing support services for students under 18 years of age.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Study Vision is an accommodation solution platform that connects international students with vetted Australian and New Zealand host families for homestay placements and manages student accommodation properties. The company provides a complete, continuing service experience including under-18 welfare and guardianship arrangements, airport transfer coordination, and 24/7 emergency support across 16 cities in Australia and New Zealand.

Product overview

Study Vision is an accommodation solution platform providing a complete and continuing service experience for international students in Australia and New Zealand. The platform operates across two main service categories: Homestay Accommodation, which connects students with vetted host families offering furnished rooms with meals, and Student Accommodation, which provides managed shared properties with flexible booking periods. Supporting these core offerings are Under 18 Welfare Services for guardianship and compliance, Airport Transfer Services for transportation coordination, and two host-facing platforms enabling Homestay Host families and Student Accommodation property owners to register, manage listings, and process bookings through the system. The company has been operating since 1994 and serves students across multiple Australian and New Zealand cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, and Wellington.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homestay Accommodation Core service connecting international students with vetted Australian and New Zealand host families, providing furnished bedrooms, meals, utilities, internet, and cultural immersion with 24/7 support.
• Student Accommodation Managed shared accommodation properties for students, offering flexible booking periods ranging from 12 to 52 weeks with various room types including studios and shared rooms.
• Under 18 Welfare Services Specialized support and guardianship services for international students under 18 years of age, ensuring compliance with visa regulations and providing 24/7 emergency assistance, curfew compliance, and parental approval coordination.
• Airport Transfer Service Pickup and drop-off service from airports in Australia and New Zealand, arranging transportation for students to and from their accommodation.
• Homestay Host Platform Registration and management platform for host families to list their homes, manage bookings, receive rental payments every two weeks, and communicate with students through the Study Vision system.
• Student Accommodation Owner Platform Registration and property management platform for property owners to list rooms, manage tenant information, and handle bookings for student accommodation.

Quantifiable outcome

• NEAS Quality Endorsed recognition as leading Australian homestay provider
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEAS provides prestigious quality endorsement to Study Vision, recognizing them as one of Australia's leading homestay accommodation providers. This endorsement signifies compliance with the Australian National Code of Practice for international student welfare and quality standards.
• University of SydneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing accommodation services to under-18 international students. The university has expressed positive experience with Study Vision's commitment and dedication to student support.
• Taylors CollegecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership for approximately 10 years providing homestay accommodation services. Taylors College values Study Vision's responsiveness and ability to handle urgent requests.
• EC EnglishcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEC English Sydney partners with Study Vision for student accommodation. Described as great partners who are friendly, professional, and responsive.
• JJL Overseas EducationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerJJL Overseas Education considers Study Vision one of their best homestay providers, specializing in quality support services for international students in Australia and New Zealand.
• IDP Education (Thailand)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerIDP Education Thailand works with Study Vision providing great service and welcoming homestays for their students with professional 24/7 support.
• Jack Study AbroadmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJack Study Abroad operates offices in Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. They switched to Study Vision after dissatisfaction with a previous provider and now enjoy hassle-free homestay arrangements.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global education services company placing international students into Australian, NZ, UK, and other universities. Comparable as a key education agent channel for Study Vision; IDP Thailand is also a Study Vision customer, evidencing the relationship.
• Homestay.com: Global online homestay booking platform used by international students and travelers. Comparable as a homestay marketplace, though broader in customer base beyond students.
• Student.com: Global student accommodation marketplace offering purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) bookings. Comparable in serving international students seeking accommodation, but focused on studio/ensuite stock rather than homestay.
• Global Homestay Network: International homestay placement platform operating across multiple countries, including Australia and New Zealand. Comparable in target customer (international students) and service (homestay placement), but with broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• International Homestays Australia: Established Australian homestay placement service for international students with similar offerings (vetted families, meals, welfare support). Operates as a direct competitor to Study Vision in the same Australian market.
• AHN (Australian Homestay Network): AHN is the largest homestay provider for international students in Australia, offering vetted host families, welfare support, and airport transfers. Directly competes with Study Vision for institutional partnerships and student placements across Australian cities.

Emerging players

• UniAcco: Student accommodation platform assisting international students with housing and education services globally including Australia. Comparable in serving international students studying abroad, but offers broader scope including university admissions support.
• Casita: Student accommodation platform operating in Australia and other markets, focused on purpose-built student housing. Comparable in target market (international students) and value proposition (managed accommodation booking).
• Amber (formerly AmberStudent): Digital student accommodation platform serving international students in Australia and globally. Comparable in target market, though focused on purpose-built student accommodation rather than homestay, with higher technological emphasis.

Others

• EC English Language Centres: Major English language school operator with campuses in Australia and globally. Comparable as a Study Vision institutional partner (EC English Sydney) and an adjacent international education service provider serving the same student demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StudyVisionAU

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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