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Homestay

Living with a New Zealand family is a great way to improve your English and to get to know more about the New Zealand way of life.

We provide you with a full homestay accommodation service, and your host family is carefully chosen meet your wishes concerning special food, hobbies and interests.

On the day you arrive, your host family will meet you at Christchurch International Airport. This is a free service, and will make your first day in New Zealand easy and stress-free.

You will be provided with breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday and three meals a day at the weekends. Your bedroom is private and is furnished with a study desk, heater and bedroom furniture.

All homestay accommodation has been inspected by Canterbury College and host families have been checked by the NZ Police.

Canterbury College strongly recommends that you stay in Homestay accommodation for the first 4 months of your studies. This will give you a “boost start" to learning to communicate in International English and will greatly assist your formal study.

Renting an Apartment or Sharing a Flat

Flatting is popular with long-term students. Costs of renting apartments vary; you can expect to pay rent from NZ$180 to NZ$ 450 per week depending on the location or renting a bedroom you can pay rent from NZ$100 to NZ$160 per week (usually including power, phone and Internet), size and whether or not the apartment/house is furnished. In case of renting apartments you will have to pay a bond (usually 2-4 weeks’ rent in advance), power, phone, and any other amenities such as gas, internet connection and food.

Student Hostel

There are 2 student hostels in Christchurch. Prices range from NZ$100 to NZ$200 per week for a room (not including food). For more information, see the YMCA website www.ymcachch.org.nz.

A few other costs of living in New Zealand

Bus fare: $ 2.30

Big Mac meal: $ 7.80

Coca Cola (2.25L): $ 2.30

Sliced Bread: $ 1.55

Restaurant: $ 10.00 (average per person)

For more information contact: Tel. +64 3 377 9688 or info@cancan.com

Homestay Accommodation

Flat Accommodation