If you are looking for a home away from home and want to experience the Australian culture, arrange to stay with one of our welcoming Homestay families. Choosing Homestay is also a good way to keep practising your English after school!
All our Homestay families are carefully selected upon criteria such as cleanliness and tidiness of the house, easy access by public transport and their interest in learning about our students’ cultures and habits.
- Private room with a desk, chair, wardrobe and comfortable bed
- Private bathroom
- Only 1 student per family
- Half-board during the week and full-board on weekends (16 meals per week)
- Opportunities for interaction with your family
- From 30 to 50 minute traveling time to Langports (by train, bus or ferry)
- Check-in: Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday before the course begins
- Check-out: Saturday or Sunday after the course finishes
- Early arrivals during the week will need to seek alternative accommodation until check-in on Friday
- Late night arrivals (between 10pm and 6am) may need to seek alternative accommodation for the first night and check-in the next day
- Private room with a desk, chair, wardrobe and comfortable bed
- Shared bathroom
- Maximum 2 students per family, from different nationalities
- Half-board during the week and full-board on weekends (16 meals per week)
- Opportunities for interaction with your family
- From 30 to 50 minute traveling time to Langports (by train, bus or ferry)
- Check-in: Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday before the course begins
- Check-out: Saturday or Sunday after the course finishes
- Early arrivals during the week will need to seek alternative accommodation until check-in on Friday
- Late night arrivals (between 10pm and 6am) may need to seek alternative accommodation for the first night and check-in the next day
- Private room with a desk, chair, wardrobe and comfortable bed
- Shared bathroom
- No limit on student numbers & no restriction on nationality mix
- Breakfast only, 7 days a week, and access to the kitchen
- Limited interaction with your family, a great option if you wish to remain independent
- From 30 to 50 minute traveling time to Langports (by train, bus or ferry)
- Check-in: Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday before the course begins
- Check-out: Saturday or Sunday after the course finishes
- Early arrivals during the week will need to seek alternative accommodation until check-in on Friday
- Late night arrivals (between 10pm and 6am) may need to seek alternative accommodation for the first night and check-in the next day
- Under 18 students must stay in Langports homestay unless they are travelling with an immediate family member or have a family member living locally.
- Private room with a desk, chair, wardrobe and comfortable bed
- Shared bathroom
- Maximum 2 students per family, from different nationalities
- Half-board during the week and full-board on weekends
- Opportunities for interaction with your family
- From 30 to 50 minute traveling time to Langports (by train, bus or ferry)
- Under 18 students must book return airport transfers & follow under 18 rules/guidelines (this will be sent to you prior to payment)
- Under 18 students should be home from school no later than 7pm between Sunday and Thursday or 10pm Friday and Saturday nights.
- Any nights spent away from the host family must have prior permission of the Accommodation and Welfare Officer who in turn will obtain parental consent.
- Check-in: Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday before the course begins
- Check-out: Saturday or Sunday after the course finishes
- Students must book & pay for the homestay for the period of study or until they turn 18 years old.
If you feel more independent and would prefer sharing accommodation with other international students, you can reserve a room in a Student House. In Brisbane, you could decide to stay in a typical Student House or at a Student Resort.
All our Student Houses are professionally managed and offer single or twin rooms. You will share your bathroom and the lounge room with other students, and have access to the shared house kitchen to prepare meals.
In Brisbane, Student House prices are starting from $279 per week depending on your preferred option.
Student One - Student Central Apartments
- Bedroom is provided with air conditioning, study desk, chair, pin board, wardrobe, draws and shelving.
- The kitchen includes table, seating, fridge/freezer, cupboards, oven, electric hot plate and microwave. The lounge space includes television and lounge seating.
- Unlimited High speed Wi-Fi internet included free of charge.
- Self-Catered (no meals included).
- Access to the yearly events program (e.g movie nights, tours, cooking classes).
- Kitchen equipment, bathroom packs & bed linen available for purchase or hire, or you can bring your own bedding, towels and kitchen equipment.
- Facilities include multiple study rooms, relaxation spaces and common areas, multimedia room, BBQs, gym (no extra fee), games room, common kitchen, bicycles and onsite laundries.
Conditions:
- Four weeks minimum stay.
- Flexible arrival times, we are open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day.
- You can arrive at any time by your own means or with a Langports transfer.
- No bond required for stays less than 12 weeks.
- If you are staying for more than 12 weeks a bond amount equivalent to four weeks of rent will be required. This amount will be lodged with the RTA and refunded at the end of your stay if there are no cleaning or damage fees.
- On your departure a room inspection will be conducted. If the apartment is not up to standard, we will organise cleaners and a cleaning fee will apply.
- Unfortunately, you cannot self-select the apartment.
- Students are required to sign Residential Agreements so are contracted to stay for the full pre-booked and pre-paid period.
Rates as of May 2022
(Prices are subject to change)
5 bed apartment
Studio apartment:
Student Village Apartments
Located in the heart of a University Village just a 10-minute bus ride from the City Centre offering,
- Fully furnished single rooms with share bathroom in a 5-bedroom apartment
- Unlimited internet
- Shops, restaurants, cafes and bars a couple of minutes away
- Student lounge, BBQ’s and outdoor spaces & games room
- Free gym
- Bike storage area
- 24×7 onsite laundries (usage charges apply)
- 24-hour onsite staff presence
Conditions:
- Arrivals possible Monday to Sunday – 24 hours
- Self-catered – no meals included
- Crockery is included
- Deposit/Bond – A deposit of $350 is payable to confirm the booking (by credit card only). On arrival this deposit will then be used as a bond which is fully refundable after the stay assuming there are no outstanding accounts, damage to the room or cleaning required on departure day
- Students are required to sign Residential Agreements so are contracted to stay for the full pre booked and pre paid period
- Students can choose to purchase packs with pillows and bed linen from Reception on arrival which are then theirs to keep for $125 (pack includes 1 flat sheet, 1 fitted sheet, 1 quilt, 1 quilt cover, 1 pillow, 1 pillow case, 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel, 1 face towel, 1 bath mat)
- Minimum stay is 4 weeks
- Cashless venue
Weekly rates as of 13/05/22
*Prices are subject to change
Iglu City
Located in the heart of the City Centre just a 9 minute walk from Langports.
Iglu Mary Street offers:
- A single room in a fully-furnished 6 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom Share Apartment
- Free Unlimited High-Speed Wi-Fi
- Social Spaces: Lounges, cinema room, vending machine and more
- Space to study: Study tables and meeting rooms
- Outdoor terraces and BBQ’s
- Cool Start Breakfast: free weekday breakfast included
- Inclusive weekly cleaning of the common areas of apartments
- Cool Community Events Program
- Free onsite gym & bike storage area
- 24×7 onsite paid laundry facilities
- Security and Support: CCTV, electronic card access to all area and 24×7 onsite support, Prime location for shopping, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Conditions:
- Minimum stay 4 weeks
- Check in available 24×7
- Self-catered (Cool Start Breakfast Included)
- A bond of $350 is required that is fully refundable after the stay assuming there are no outstanding accounts, damage to the room or cleaning required on departure
- Students are required to sign a Residential Tenancy Agreement, which means they are contracted to stay for the entire pre-booked and pre-paid period
- Students have the option to purchase an Iglu Linen Kit at the cost of $125 per person and then are yours to keep.
Weekly rates as of 13/05/22
*Prices are subject to change
