Accommodation

Student can have a wide variety of accommodation options, it depends on the institutions, student’s age and personality and student’s ability to adapt to new environment. Please think carefully and one may choose from the following options:

Halls of Residence
Halls of residence are usually located on campus or near campus. It provides a community-based living environment for student. Student will have the opportunity to meet and interact with new people. However, places are limited and they should apply early for on campus accommodation.

On campus accommodation fees are starting from NZ$100 to NZ$250 per week.

Homestay
Student can choose to live with homestay family, and have an individual bedroom. There are two homestay arrangements available; full board with meals provided and part board without meals provided. Student can experience the lifestyle and cultural of New Zealand family and improve their English language skills as well.

Homestay fee varies from NZ$180 to NZ$220 per week.

Share apartment or house
Student can choose to rent a furnished or unfurnished apartment / house. Student is required to pay at least one month’s rental fee plus one or two months bond fee. The bond fee is refundable when the property is returned in good condition.

Fees for share apartment or house are starting from NZ$100 to NZ$300 per week (depends on location).

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