Our experienced student services staff assist students find accommodation to best suit their needs.

A range of accommodation is available including independent rental, student hostels and homestay.

Students under 18 years of age must live in accommodation approved by Kaplan Business School. This usually means homestay, an approved student hostel or with a relative over the age of 21.

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Accomodation Comparison Table

	Homestay	Student Hostels	Independent Rental
	Suitable for students with busy schedules or who can’t cook	Cheaper alternative to rentals	Independence
	No grocery shopping as all meals are provided (full board only)	Electricity included in costs	Greater privacy
	Less time spent doing domestic chores	You can choose what to cook and when	You can choose what to eat and when
	Utilities such as electricity as included are in the cost	Less times pent on domestic chores (only required to clean up room and kitchen after use)	You have some choice in who you live
	Valuable cultural exchange	KBS can make arrangements for you
	Good opportunity to improve English skills	Fully furnished own room
	KBS can make arrangements for you	Support and security offered by hostel management
	Own fully furnished room	Internet access provided
	Support and security offered by the host family
	Wireless broadband internet is available at a small extra cost

	Homestay	Student Hostels	Independent Rental
	Less flexibility	May have to supply own cooking and eating utensils	Establishment costs may be substantial
	Requires adjustments for both the student and homestay family (eg habits, customs etc.)	Shopping and cooking can take time	Utilities bills are extra
	Household routines may be rigid (eg shower times)	Most hostels are not within walking distance of School campuses	May have to supply own cooking and eating utensils
	Wireless broadband internet access must be shared with the family	Must connect own phone	May have to sign a 6-12 month lease
	Location varies	Location varies	May need to buy new furniture
		Must commit to minimum length of stay depending on hostel requirements	More time spent on domestic chores
			If shared, one of the tenants may leave before the end of the lease
			Must connect own internet and telephone
			Must be found once you have arrived in Australia