Accommodation · Move and Study
In a residence, you have your own room in a building set aside for students, with neighbours along the corridor who have come from all over the world. You close your door when you want some quiet and open it to eat with the others in the shared kitchen. It is the choice of those who want independence without spending their evenings alone.
Why choose this option
You make friends in the first week: the other residents go to class as you do, often at the same school. Among students from different countries, the language of the course is the only one everybody shares, and you go on speaking it long after leaving the classroom. You keep your own rhythm: nobody sets a time for dinner, and you do not have to fit in with a family's routine. Depending on the residence, you choose a room with a private bathroom or a simpler one with a shared bathroom. And because the school works with the residence all year round, it knows who to turn to if something is not right.
What is included and what is not
Item / In a residence
Included
- A furnished room for the dates you book Included
- Access to the shared areas of the residence Included
- Booking and follow-up by the school Included
Not included
- Travel between the residence and the schoolNot included
- Airport transferNot included: an option at many schools
- Your journey and insuranceNot included
Depends on the school
- Single, double or shared roomDepends on the school: a single room is the most common
- Private or shared bathroomDepends on the school: shown on its page
- MealsUsually not included: you cook in a shared kitchen. Some residences offer breakfast, half board or full board
- Bed linen, towels, cleaning, internet accessDepends on the school: we confirm it with your quote
Any compulsory accommodation fee charged by the school appears on your quote, next to the price of the room.
Compare with the other accommodation options
| Other option | What changes compared with a residence | Better if |
|---|---|---|
| Host family | You live with people from the city and usually eat with them. You talk with people whose first language is the one you are learning. | You want a home atmosphere and the language at the table every day. |
| Apartment | You live alone or with a few flatmates, without a reception desk or the shared areas of a whole building. | You want even more independence and less group life. |
| University campus | The room is on the site of the school or of a university. | You want no journey at all between your room and your classes. |
Frequently asked questions
Will I have a room to myself?
In most residences, yes: a single room is the most common option. Some schools also offer double rooms or rooms with several beds, at a lower price per person. The type of room is shown next to each school in the list below.
Are meals included?
Usually not: the residence gives you the use of a shared kitchen. Some residences include breakfast, half board or full board. The list below shows the meal plan for each school.
From what age can you live in a residence?
Most residences take students from 18. Some schools have a residence open from 16 or 17, sometimes with meals. The minimum age is shown in the list when the school has given it.
Is the residence only for students of the school?
Not always. Some residences belong to the school or are reserved for it; others also house students from the city's universities. Tell us if this matters to you: we ask the school before booking.
Are there places all year round?
Residences are in high demand in summer and have few rooms. A residence can be full several weeks before departure: book early, and we will suggest another option if the residence has no place left for your dates.
Schools with this accommodation
The schools below offer accommodation in a residence. Open a school's page to see its residences, then ask for a quote: the price of the room is worked out for your dates.
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