CELUSA Accommodation Service
The CELUSA Accommodation Officers are part of the CELUSA support team,
and they assist with any living or lifestyle problems that come up during
your time at CELUSA. Please drop by and see them in the Accommodation Office
if you have any queries about adjusting to a new culture, homesickness
concerns, or accommodation-related difficulties.
Available through the CELUSA Accommodation Service, when paying the
Accommodation Processing Fee, are accommodation
placement, airport reception, and airport transfer.
CELUSA students can choose from the following accommodation options:
- Homestay Family
– recommended for a new Australian culture and lifestyle experience - International Student
Residences
– recommended for students who prefer independent living - Rental or Shared Accommodation
– only recommended for high-level English speakers
*Please note for Homestay and International Student Residences…
Accommodation is organised before arrival, students need to inform CELUSA Accommodation of their preferences six weeks before arriving in Adelaide. You can do this by either downloading the Accommodation Application Form (PDF 153kb - download Adobe Acrobat, link opens in new window), or by applying online with your study program, Apply now.
Homestay Family
CELUSA recommends students new to Australia to spend at least 6-8 weeks
with a homestay family in order to experience the culture and lifestyle and
have questions answered about some of the cultural differences that maybe
noticed in the first few months.
Living with an Australian family gives students the chance to experience the
daily routines and customs of Australians. You will also have a safe, caring
environment, and the opportunity to speak English in an everyday setting.
Your homestay family will generally take you to sporting and cultural events
and places of local interest, and introduce you to friends and extended
family. In brief, you are a member of the family! Many CELUSA students
continue to live with their homestay family through to university.
All families are interviewed and carefully selected against quality
standards to ensure that your stay is an enjoyable experience. Please
contact CELUSA for further information
about homestay.
International Student Residences
CELUSA recommends students to apply well ahead of arrival as many
international student residences fill up quickly at certain times of the
year. Students from many countries, and some Australian students, live in
these residences while studying at university.
Student residences in Adelaide are usually close to the city centre or on a
fast transport route. You can opt for full board accommodation (meals are
provided on weekdays), or part board (cook your own food, or buy it from a
local shop or restaurant).
Furnished single rooms are provided and kitchen and bathroom facilities are
shared. There are also lounge, recreation areas and cooking equipment.
Linen (sheets, pillowcases, etc) is supplied.
Rental or Shared Accommodation
CELUSA recommends students to have a good level of English to understand
rental rights and responsibilities in Australia. Because contracts usually
have to be signed, a deposit or bond paid, and electricity and gas
connections specified, CELUSA cannot arrange rental accommodation before you
arrive in Adelaide.
Lower-level English students are advised to spend time in homestay
accommodation until they have gained greater confidence and speaking skills.
You can rent an apartment (called a ‘flat’ or ‘unit’ in Australia) or a
house in Adelaide just for yourself, or on a shared basis with other
students. There is also hostel accommodation (often called ‘backpackers’) if
you do not have much luggage to secure, or if you do not need to take care
of expensive study equipment.
Some information about rental properties and backpacker hostels is available
from the CELUSA Accommodation Service, local newspapers, and real estate
agents.