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Most students studying in Australia either live with an Australian family in homestay or in a share house

with friends. If you are considering share accommodation, it is recommended that you take at least 4

weeks of homestay while you adapt to Brisbane.

 
Homestay
Homestay is accommodation with an Australian family. It is the best way to experience Australian culture,

practice your English and make lasting friendships. Viva College conducts police checks on all adults in

the host family and regular visits to the home to ensure your safety and comfort. If you’re planning to study 

in Australia, we recommend that you take at least 4 weeks of homestay to help you adapt to the change

and to give you time to look for alternate accommodation.

 

Living with an Australian family is the best way to improve your English and make lasting friendships during

your stay in Brisbane. All of our hosts will treat you as a member of their own family.

 

Your host family will:

  • Welcome you into their home and treat you like a family member
  • Provide you with Mon to Fri: Breakfast & Dinner / Sat & Sun: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Provide you with a private bedroom, comfortable bed, study desk, chair, lamp, wardrobe and linen
  • Have clean bathrooms, showers and toilets
  • Wash your laundry and clothes once a week
  • Welcome you to join in all family activities
  • Teach you a lot about the Australian way of life

All of our homestay homes are visited by a Viva College staff member before they are accepted as a host.

All homes are within walking distance from a bus or train station. Some homes are near Viva College while

others are in zones 2, 3 and 4. At most you will travel a maximum of 30-50minutes to Viva College by public

transport. Homestay is $AUD220 dollars per week for Adult and $AUD260 under 18 years old per week.

Please select the homestay option when you enrol if you would like Viva College to arrange homestay

accommodation for you, the homestay placement fee is $AUD210.

 

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Share Accommodation
Most students take up homestay for one month before onto share accommodation.

Share accommodation will cost around $100-$150 dollars per student, depending on how many people

share the premises. You will find information on share accommodation on your school notice boards

and commonly used websites.

 

Airport Transfers  

Transport can be arranged if needed from Brisbane airport to your homestay accommodation at a cost

of $100 each way.

 

Popular suburbs near Viva College
Brisbane City, Spring Hill, South Bank, South Brisbane, West End, Highgate Hill, New Farm, Rosalie, Fortitude Valley, Kangaroo Point, WindsorThe Grange, Kedron, Lutwyche,  East Brisbane, Stones Corner, Albion, Toowong, Milton and Paddington. 

 

Download the accommodation application form here.

 

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