At SAIBT we recognise the importance of meeting students' personal and academic needs. The ability to live comfortably and with confidence in a new city is particularly important for students to feel secure and encourage success in their studies.
Accommodation options in Adelaide include:

• Homestay
• International student residences
• Student apartments
• Short-term or temporary accommodation
• Accommodation for students under 18 years of age

As well as the above options, when you arrive SAIBT accommodation staff can assist in providing information about the private rental market. You may also wish to access the UniSA accommodation service.

For more information about accommodation options, please contact the Accommodation Officer at:

Homestay
Homestay provides students with the opportunity to live with an Australian family. As members of the host family, students are introduced to Australian culture and have the best opportunity to use English in everyday situations and to develop language skills more quickly. The minimum stay in homestay is 5 weeks. Most host families are located within 30 minutes travelling time to the city and college by public transport.

A homestay family will help you to settle into your new environment.

Homestay facilities include:

• Bedroom with wardrobe, desk and bed
• Negotiated use of kitchen facilities
• Shared use of bathroom, laundry
• Negotiated use of telephone and internet

If you choose to live with a homestay family , be sure to let us know if you have special diet or medical considerations.

In 2010 the cost of homestay is $220 per week which includes breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday and breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends and holidays. This fee is usually paid directly to the homestay family every two weeks.

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International student residences

Student residences provide exceptional facilities in an environment that is attractive and conducive to study. Full board including all meals or part board (meals not included) options are available.

Facilities in student residences include:

• BBQ areas
• Common rooms
• Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities
• Laundries
• Communal TV room and videos

Students are required to sign a lease for a minimum stay of one SAIBT semester (14 weeks). Short-term stays of less than one semester are possible in between academic semesters (end November to mid February).

Approximate international students residences costs per week:

Full board (three meals per day) From $230

Part board (meals not included) Approx. $120 - $150

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Student apartments
There are many student apartments situated in the city centre close to SAIBT. These are usually self-contained, fully-furnished apartments that are only rented to students. Each apartment consists of a kitchenette, ensuite bathroom, bedroom, television, microwave oven, hot plates, fridge/freezer, living and study area, ceiling fans and heater. Single, twin and double accommodation is available. Most apartments are available for a minimum term of 12 months.

Student apartments vary in cost from approximately $185 to $260 per week. Extra charges apply for electricity, gas, internet access, telephone connection, photocopying, faxes, voicemail and laundry facilities.

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Other private rental or hostel accommodation options
Other options include house or unit/flat rentals, or hostels. Costs vary considerably depending on size, quality and location around Adelaide. Renting normally requires you to sign a contract for 6 or 12 months and you will usually be required to pay one month's rent in advance as well as pay a refundable deposit (bond).

Information about rental properties in Adelaide is available from the SAIBT Accommodation Officer, from local Real Estate (land) agents online and through newspapers. The Saturday edition of "The Advertiser" newspaper carries a large selection of rental properties.

For further information refer to the UniSA accommodation service.

Note: This type of accommodation can usually only be arranged after you arrive in Adelaide. SAIBT can give advice about rental accommodation, but not make the arrangements for you.

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Short-term or temporary accommodation

If you plan to find your own share accommodation off-campus you may wish to arrange for temporary accommodation prior to your arrival. You may also wish to arrange short-term accommodation for your parents or family if they accompany you to Adelaide. SAIBT can help arrange temporary accommodation for you. Temporary accommodation is normally in the form of hostel, a motel or hotel which you pay for on arrival. Most motels or hotels will require a deposit to secure the room (credit card details are normally requested by the motel/hotel).

Please contact the SAIBT Accommodation Office at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

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