Finding a Place to Live
We guarantee accommodation for international students. However, if you choose to, you are welcome to make your own accommodation arrangements. We recommend that you stay in a homestay when you first arrive in Auckland. You can always move out and find your own accommodation once you have settled. Please indicate your preference for accommodation on the enrolment form or contact our accommodation officer for advice.
Students who stay in homestay accommodation find that their English improves much more quickly than living with friends from your own country. We recommend homestay accommodation for at least six months before moving into independant living.
If you are under 18 years old, the New Zealand government requires that you live in accommodation monitored by Queens until you are 18 years old so that we can ensure your welfare. You can live in a Queens approved homestay which are approved by the Principal. If you wish to live with an adult family member or close family friend approved by your parents then the Principal meets with them and approves them before your arrival. They become part of the school's homestay families and are then able to gain full benefit and support from the school while the student is attending this school. Students under 18 years must have the approval of the Principal to move or change accomodation at all times. This will not be given if the new place is not approved by the Principal.
Accommodation Options
Homestay
Homestay accommodation is the usual and most popular form of accommodation, and a great way to learn about New Zealand culture as well as the chance to experience the local lifestyle and practice spoken English.
New Zealand host families are carefully chosen for you to stay with. Your family will provide you with a single bedroom, at least two meals per day and clean bed linen and towels at least once a week. All homestay families are monitored by Queens Academy.
Homestay accommodation costs NZ$200 per week and is subject to a homestay booking fee (refer to fees section). Most students will either stay in a homestay for the duration of their study or at least for the first few weeks.You will have to give your homestay two weeks notice if you want to move out.
Queens has an established relationship of trust with its homestay families and regularly inspects all homestays to ensure they meet our quality standards. As a precaution, all adults in homestay families are police checked. If you have any concerns or queries regarding your homestay arrangements or conditions you should speak to our Accommodation Officer.
Students hostels
Single or shared, fully furnished, apartment style accommodation in student hostels is available within walking distance of Queens Academy and Auckland University.
Cost varies from NZ$140 to NZ$200 per week and a minimum stay period of six months. A NZ$200 registration fee may apply.
This option is not available to students under 18 years of age.
Backpacker hostels
You may choose to stay in one of the many backpackers hostels throughout Auckland. Backpacker accommodation is generally aimed at budget adventure travellers and visitors on working holidays.
Accommodation costs range from NZ$15 to NZ$40 per night depending on type of room (shared dorm, bunk room, self contained unit). Specials deals can be made for extended periods of stay. Two popular hostels are Auckland Central Backpackers and Downtown Backpackers.
This option is not available to students under 18 years of age.
Motel/hotel
Students can also choose to live in a motel or hotel if they wish. This is an expensive option aimed at family and business travellers and should only be considered for short-term, temporary accommodation. Price varies from NZ$50 to NZ$200 per night and is more expensive in the summer.
Thsi option is not available to students under 18 years of age.
Flatting
A popular option for students in New Zealand is known as flatting. This involves sharing a rented house or apartment with other people (not always students). Rent is normally NZ$120 to NZ$250 per person per week depending on living conditions and location. You will have to share the additional cost of power, water and electricity with the people you are living with.
This option is not availabe to students under 18 years of age.
More Information
For more information on any of the above accommodation options please contact our Accommodation Officer.
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