Accommodation

The Four Most Common Types of Accommodations for International Students are as follows:

1. Housing for Students: Dormitories and townhouses

Some schools offer on-campus or nearby student housing. Townhouses are detached structures that typically house three to six students, whereas dorms are typically larger structures that house many students. In dormitories, there are common areas for activities like exercise, cooking, and entertainment, as well as shared bathrooms and showers. The school directly manages these dorms, which can accommodate one or more people per room. For first-year college and university students, dorms are frequently recommended as a housing option. There are typically three to six bedrooms in a townhouse, each with a separate room for a single person and a kitchen and living room on the main floor. Most of the time, graduate and second- to fourth-year university students get this type of accommodation. These types of housing may, in either case, have a nearby cafeteria or food court where you can get a daily meal or be close to eating establishments on or off campus. Heat, hot water, and internet might be included in either option, or they might be offered separately for a lower price.

2. Off-Campus Shared Apartment or Condominium

Off-Campus shared apartments give students a single room to live in with one or more other students. Like townhomes above, they typically have a bedroom or living room that can only be used by one person and a shared kitchen, bathroom, dining room, and living room. Important: In Canada, not all schools can help you find off-campus housing. Schools may either direct you to one or more agencies or expect you to conduct your own research and find services in the community.Off-campus housing rental costs vary greatly, particularly in larger cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal.

3. Host Family/Homestay:

As you begin your new life in Canada, staying with a host family can give you a sense of comfort and security. A private, single-occupancy room, one to three meals per day, and internet access are typically provided by host families. In addition, a host family can share mealtimes, introduce you to Canadian culture, and answer questions about the city. There is a possibility of sharing a room, and there is also a possibility of room-only options without meals. In order for students who live in homestay accommodations to reach the school, they will need to commute by bus or train.

4. Furnished or unfurnished apartment rentals

Before you arrive in Canada, you can use websites like Airbnb and Kijiji to find a safe way to rent a temporary furnished apartment. Most of the time, these furnished private rentals are apartments. Make sure to read the comments left by other guests who have stayed at each rental before making a reservation. Leasing an empty loft is likewise conceivable, however might be challenging to explore for first-time understudies to Canada.