ELC Accommodation options

ELC Accommodation options

Accommodation options At ELC, we understand that it is important to every student to stay in an environment where they feel comfortable and at home. As every student has different preferences and budgets we offer a range of quality accommodation options to suit everyone s expectations and needs. All of these choices will give students a comfortable and safe environment where they can study, relax and enjoy their time in Sydney. Homestay Experience the typical Australian life with a friendly host family Our families are carefully selected for their warmth and genuine interest in students. Homes are all comfortable and clean and close to public transport. Single rooms (twin rooms only for 2 friends or couples) Students will share family life, including mealtimes. 30 to 40 mins door-to-door to ELC by public transport (suburban trains or buses) ELC Premium Apartment Experience the vibrancy of a large international student residence in the city centre, share your apartment with only 5 other ELC students and enjoy the privacy of a large single room with ensuite Independent living with students from all over the world Sydney s highest standards in a student residence Apartment exclusive to ELC students Single rooms with private bathrooms Self-catered 10 mins walk to ELC! Student houses: Studyhouse Experience shared accommodation in the city with other international students, many from ELC Independent living with friends from all over the world 8-10 students per house Possibility to book into a girls only house Very popular with ELC students Single and twin-share rooms Self-catered 10 mins walk to ELC! Student houses: CozzyStay Experience shared accommodation with other international students and enjoy numerous university campus facilities within a 5-min walk Independent living with friends from all over the world 4-15 students per house University campus nearby Single, twin-share and triple rooms Self-catered 25 mins door-to-door to ELC by bus 2 Long Term Hostel Glebe YHA Experience life in a long-term hostel with travellers from all over the world Comfortable, fully-furnished and equipped youth hostel. Quiet student neighbourhood close to Sydney Harbour and the University of Sydney Single, twin and 4-share rooms Self-catered 15-20 mins door-to-door to ELC by bus Short Term Hostel Base Backpackers Make the best of Sydney by staying in a vibrant youth hostel in the city centre Modern, fully-furnished and equipped youth hostel City centre location with partner travel agency and bar next door and organised activities Twin, 4-bed rooms and dormitories. Self-catered Located next door to ELC! Other accommodation options If your students would like to enquire about alternative accommodation options for their stay, ELC s Accommodation Manager can help you and present additional options for your students based on their requirements. Many students initially book 1 to 3 months accommodation with ELC. Our Accommodation Manager can meet them in person and help them in the search for their subsequent accommodation.

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Homestay Staying with one of our friendly homestay families gives students the chance to experience the typical life of an Australian family. It s also a great way to improve their English by speaking with the family. Fantastic families Internet Quality standards Families are carefully selected for their warmth and genuine interest in the student s wellbeing. Internet access at the homestay is not usually included but can be arranged as a supplement upon request. All students will have free unlimited internet access from our computer lounge and WiFi service at school. We have a dedicated Homestay coordinator who ensures that our students are always taken care of. We regularly inspect homes to ensure that the high standards are maintained. We actively collect feedback from all students about their stay with their host family to ensure that they feel comfortable and welcome. Location All homes are located close to public transport and not more than 40 minutes from the college. Facilities The student s bedroom will be furnished with a single or double bed, a wardrobe, a dressing table or chest of drawers, adequate lighting and a desk. If there is no desk in the bedroom students will have a space elsewhere in the house where they can study comfortably. Meals Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunch is also included at the weekends. 4 Other students Most host families only accommodate one student but some families welcome 2 or more international students. When that s the case, we will make sure that there are no other students of the same nationality / mother tongue in the household. Laundry Student s laundry is included in the family wash although ironing, handwashing or dry cleaning are the responsibility of the student.

Homestay requirements & preferences At the time of enrolment, we will need to know the students homestay requirements before we can arrange the placement. We will also give students the opportunity to indicate homestay preferences which we will try to honour as much as possible when finalising the match. ELC can also organise homestay placements for students with special needs such as specific dietary requirements, executive homestay, or a room with a private bathroom. 2014 rates Accommodation placement fee $230 Single room $265/w Twinshare (2 friends coming together) pp $250/w Halal food surcharge $50/w Private bathroom surcharge $50/w Executive homestay surcharge $105/w These rates are applicable for stays until 31 Dec 2014. A $70 Christmas surcharge applies for stays during the weeks 23/12/13 27/12/13 and 22/12/14 26/12/14. Ideal for students who: want to experience the Australian way of life would like to receive support and advice from a host family want to maximize on their studies and do not want to look after shopping and cooking 5

ELC Premium Apartment The ELC Premium apartment is our top end independent accommodation option. It is located inside an international student residence and features outstanding facilities. The Residence Location The residence is located only a 10-min walk to ELC, close to public transport, shops and cinemas. Residence facilities 24/7 reception Secure swipe card access, intercom and CCTV Large social lounge on the ground floor with computers and wireless internet connection Landscaped courtyard with BBQ, tables and benches, a pool table and table tennis Study room Big screen TV room Modern coin operated laundry Secure bike storage 6 Activities The residence organises a community engagement program with various activities every week. By joining these, students will discover Sydney, engage in community projects and socialize and make friends with other students from the residence. Other students in the residence The residence welcomes both domestic and international students. Most of them study at university. In 2013, most residents came from: Australia USA UK China Canada Saudi Arabia Malaysia

The ELC Apartment inside the residence The apartment features 6 large ensuite single bedrooms and a large lounge and kitchen area for the 6 ELC students to share. It is bright, modern, fully furnished and equipped. Every room is air-conditioned and features natural light and fresh air from large windows. Students cook for themselves or share with their flatmates Lounge and kitchen area facilities Large flat screen TV Large fridge Oven/cooker with exhaust fan Microwave Main kitchen equipment Plenty of cupboard space Cleaning equipment Iron and ironing board Weekly cleaning by professionals Bedroom facilities Ensuite (private bathroom with shower) Own setting for air conditioning Large window King size single bed and comfy mattress Towel and bed linen provided (doona, pillow, sheets, pillow cases and mattress protector) Individual internet account (10 GB per month Lan cable provided) Study desk Built in wardrobe and extra storage Bedside light Full length mirror Pin boards Blinds Conditions There is a minimum stay of 10 weeks (contact us with exact dates for shorter stays) A security deposit (refundable bond) will be requested when students move in (payable by credit card) Students will need to sign a residents agreement upon arrival (visit our website to view the house rules) Min 4 weeks notice applies for any changes before arrival. No changes or refunds after arrival. 2014 rates Accommodation placement fee $230 Ensuite single room $415/w These rates are applicable for stay until 31 Dec 2014. A $300 security deposit (refundable bond) applies. All bedrooms are lockable and students belongings inside are insured. Ideal for students who: Optional extras Once they have arrived, students can upgrade to: weekly cleaning of their bedroom and bathroom extra internet allowance Want to experience life in shared accommodation & in a student residence Want the highest standards Want to have an inter-cultural experience with students from all over the world Are more independent or well-travelled Want to be in the city centre and within walking distance to school Bedroom plan 7

City centre student houses - Studyhouse The Studyhouse terraces (formerly known as ELC Student Houses) are modern and beautifully renovated. They meet outstanding quality standards, offer great facilities and the location is ideal. The houses 1 Apple-Mac computer for student use in each house. Free unlimited high-speed WiFi throughout Common areas Fully-equipped modern kitchen Students cook for themselves or share with their flatmates Lounge with flat-screen TV & DVD player 2 bathrooms in the 10-student house 1.5 bathrooms in the 8-student houses Shared laundry facilities (coin operated) Professional cleaners clean all floors and communal facilities several times a week Discount pack with local shops and restaurants Bedrooms Choice of single or twin room OK to book individuals into twins (share with same gender) Individual wardrobe and desk unit Complimentary bed linen Complimentary toiletry pack 8 Internet These 3 share houses are next door to each other and each welcomes 8-10 international students, many of whom study at ELC. Students stay in a single or twin room and share the communal areas. Safety Very safe neighborhood Swipe card entry to the houses Keypad locks on bedroom doors Lockable wardobes (own padlocks) No staff on site but house manager on call Location These 3 terraces are located in Ultimo, a 10-min walk to ELC and the city centre and next to Darling Harbour. Darling Harbour is a stunning Sydney attraction, featuring the IMAX cinema, Maritime museum, Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World and Madame Tussaud s museum, as well as shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Students will also find a public library and an aquatic centre within 2-min walk of the houses.

Conditions There is a minimum stay of 4 weeks. (contact us with exact dates for shorter stays) A credit card imprint will be required when students move in as a security. A charge will only be made in cases of damage to Studyhouse property. Students will need to sign a resident agreement upon arrival (visit our website to view the agreement and handbook) Min 4 weeks notice applies for cancellations as well as for early departure. 2014 rates Accommodation placement fee $230 Single room $295/w 2-share / twin room pp $260/w Short-booking fee (14-27 nights) $50 These rates are applicable for stays until 31 Dec 2014. A $300 security deposit (refundable bond) applies. Twin room rates apply for stays in the triple room. Ideal for students who: The Haven for girls Female students who would like to experience living in shared accommodation in the city but who would like the comfort of only sharing with other girls can choose to stay at the Haven. All house facilities and services offered are the same. Want to experience life in shared accommodation Want to have an inter-cultural experience with students from all over the world Are more independent or well-travelled Want to be within walking distance to the city centre and to school 9

University campus student houses - CozzyStay The CozzyStay student houses are fully-furnished and well-equiped shared houses for international students. They are newly-renovated, welcoming and located in Kingsford, next to the University of New South Wales, a short bus ride to the city centre. The houses CozzyStay offer numerous student shared houses in Kingsford, each welcoming between 4 and 15 students. Each house is unique but all offer the following common features: Common areas Fully-equipped modern kitchen Students cook for themselves or share with their flatmates Comfortable lounge area with LCD TV Shared by 4-15 students, with proportionate lounge and kitchen areas Max ratio of 5 students per bathroom Laundry facilities in each house (free use of washing machine and coinoperated dryers) Share the cleaning with your flatmates. Students weekly housekeeping tasks are rosted by the guest manager. Bathrooms are professionally cleaned weekly 10 Bedrooms Choice of single, twin (or double for couples) and triple rooms OK to book individuals into twin and triple rooms (share with same gender) Personal built-in wardrobe with mirror. 1 shared desk in each room Bed linen provided Internet You will enjoy free WiFi throughout your house. Location All houses are located in Kingsford: Next to the University of New South Wales main campus, with many students facilities 20-25min to the city centre and to ELC (15-min bus ride plus 5-10min walk). Frequent express buses 15 min to the beach by bus. Safety Very safe neighborhood Personal key to your bedroom No staff on site but guest manager on call Arrival procedure Airport transfer is compulsory for this accommodation option. A CozzyStay staff will be waiting for students at the airport with their address and key. They will drive them to their house, show them around, introduce them to the house rules, have them sign the contract, collect their bond and answer any questions they may have. The house address and profile will be e-mailed 2 weeks prior to arrival for students reference.

Conditions The minimum booking is 4 weeks A security deposit (refundable bond) will be required when students move in (payable by credit card or cash) Students will need to sign a residents agreement upon arrival (visit our website to view the house rules) Students are required to share the cleaning duties according to a set roster. Non compliance may lead to eviction. Aiport pick up is compulsory Min 4 weeks notice applies for cancellations as well as for early departure. 2014 rates Accommodation placement fee $230 Single room $330/w 2-share / twin room pp $220/w triple room pp $195/w Airport transfer (Compulsory) $145 These rates are applicable for stays until 31 Dec 2014. A $320 security deposit (refundable bond) applies. Ideal for students who: Want to experience life in shared accommodation Want to live an inter-cultural experience with students from all over the world Are more independent or well-travelled Want to stay closer to the beach Want to share a double room with their partner 11

Long-term hostel YHA Glebe The Glebe YHA hostel accommodates ELC students, but also travellers and working holiday makers working in Sydney. It is located in Glebe, which is a very young neighbourghood within walking distance to the University of Sydney and about a 10-15 min bus drive to the city centre. In the area, students will find many pubs, cafés, little restaurants, weekend markets and a nice park overlooking the Sydney Harbour. The hostel offers single, twin and 4-share dorms to students. It features a very well equipped and tidy communal kitchen (no meals are provided: students can cook their own food and share with other residents if they want to, etc). The rooftop area overlooks the city, local park and harbour and offers barbecue facilities: many parties are organised on the rooftop in spring, summer and autumn! This hostel also features a TV lounge, a game room, an internet cafe and a laundry. Single, twin and 4-share rooms OK to book individuals into twin/ 4-share rooms (share with same gender) Clean, multicultural, fun quality accommodation Fully-equipped large communal kitchen TV lounge area Onsite Internet café and WiFi network Study room Bed linen provided Laundry facilities Travel time to ELC: 15-20 minutes by bus Staff on-site 12

2013 2014 rates 4 week stay min. 2 to 4 week stay High season Single room $275/w $295/w N/A 2 share / twin room $205/w $225/w N/A 4 share dorm $155/w $170/w $225/w These rates are applicable for stays until 30 Sep 2014. High season: 15 Dec 2013 30 Jan 2014. Ideal for students who: Would like to meet travellers from all over the world Are staying for a few months and have a more limited budget Are more independent or well-travelled 13

Short-term hostel Base Backpackers Base Backpackers is a modern youth hostel conveniently located next door to the school, right in the city centre! It welcomes travellers from all over the world as well as students coming for a short stay and who wish to enjoy Sydney before travelling on or heading back home. Base features a TV room, game room, internet café and laundry facilities, as well as a large and well-equipped kitchen where students can cook their own food. Alternatively, breakfast can be organised at additional cost and meals can be purchased at discounted rates in the partner pub next door. The hostel also features a travel desk and activities are organised weekly, so students have a chance to get to know many people and make the best of their stay! City centre location, next door to school! 4-share, 6-share and 8-share dorms (OK to book individuals into share rooms). Girls only dorms available. Modern, clean, multicultural, fun quality accommodation Fully-equipped large communal kitchen TV lounge area and game room Internet café and WiFi network Bed linen provided Laundry facilities Staff on-site 14

2014 rates Ideal for students who: Standard High season 4 share dorm $266/w $315/w 6 share dorm $245/w $315/w 8 share dorm $231/w $315/w Sanctuary (6-8-share girls only) $238/w $315/w Would like to meet travellers from all over the world Are staying for a few weeks only and would like to enjoy Sydney city centre in the afternoons, evenings and weekends Are more independent or well-travelled These rates are applicable for stays from 01 Apr 2014 until 31 Mar 2015. High season: 20 Dec 2013 8 Jan 2014 ; 20 Dec 2014 8 Jan 2015. A minimum of a 7-day stay applies over these periods. 15

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