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 ranging from $249 per week to $509 per week, depending on your preferred option.
Student Central Apartments
Two brand new apartment buildings purpose designed for students, only 3 minutes to Central station in the City offering;
5 room types:
- Single room in fully furnished 4 or 5 bedroom apartment (4 or 5 students share two bathrooms, one kitchen and living area– apartment 71 to 89m2 – room 9m2)
- Studio apartments (1 student has their own studio with kitchen and bathroom – 17m2)
- King studio apartments (1 or 2 students can share a studio room with King bed, kitchen and bathroom – 26m2)
- Twin studio apartment (2 students share 2 single beds, kitchen and bathroom – 26m2)
- Bunk studio apartment (2 students share 2 bunk beds, kitchen and bathroom – 19m2)
Facilities
- 24/7 onsite staff support
- Free unlimited High Speed internet throughout the building
- Inhouse cinema and games room
- Swimming Pool (Wharf St building)
- Outdoor BBQ and communal kitchen facilities
- Numerous lounges and internal study areas
- Free fully equipped gymnasium
- Free share bikes
- Modern laundries (usage charges apply)
- Ground floor and nearby cafes, dining and grocery outlets
- 15-20 minute walk or a 10 minute bike ride to Langports so no travel cards and costs are necessary
Conditions:
- Arrivals possible Monday to Sunday
- Self catered – no meals included
- Crockery is included
- 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 $110 (pack includes 1 bath towel, 1 face washer, 1 floor mat, 1 hand towel, 1 pillow, 1 fitted sheet, 1 flat sheet)
- Linen packs can be rented for $11 per week or purchased outright for $110
- Alternatively, they may choose to bring or buy their own items for their personal use
- Minimum stay is 4 weeks
- No bond required for booking up to 12 weeks
- Bond equivalent to a 4 week rent for bookings longer than 12 weeks
- Cleaning fees will only be charged at the end of the booking period if the room is not left in the condition it was found
(Current at time of publication 31.12.18 and subject to change) 
Student City Apartments
A brand new apartment block in the City Centre offering,
- Single room in 6 bed apartment with 3 share bathrooms. Single rooms are fully furnished King single rooms sharing a bathroom with one other student on Langports Special Corporate rate.
- Unlimited internet
- Lounge, chill out and study spaces
- Movie Room and games area
- Outdoor terraces and BBQ’s
- Fully fitted state of the art Gym onsite and free to use
- Bike storage area
- 24×7 onsite laundries (usage charges apply)
- Access to 24-hour onsite staff presence
15-20-minute walk to Langport’s so no travel cards and costs are necessary
Conditions:
- Arrivals possible Monday to Sunday – 24hours
- 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 $110 (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)
- Linen packs can be rented for $11 per week or purchased outright for $110
- Minimum stay is 4 weeks
- Cashless venue
2019 prices
*for 2020 bookings, the 2019 prices will apply until 1st September 2019. Prices are subject to change
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 $110 (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)
- Linen packs can be rented for $11 per week or purchased outright for $110
- Minimum stay is 4 weeks
- Cashless venue