A host family will be carefully chosen to match your specific needs and interests and a profile is forwarded within 72 hours of enrolment. Host families welcome and collect you on arrival and accompany you for farewells at the airport.

Host families provide high quality individual bedroom studies, breakfast supper and snacks every day and all meals at the weekends. The evening meal is usually eaten together as a family but the breakfast routine may vary. Some Christian families may say prayers before each meal.

Host families play an important part in helping you find your feet in Cairns. They transport students until they are familiarised with the locale and bus routes. All families are conveniently located within reasonable distance to the campus, usually within 30 minutes bike or bus ride.

Australian families team together to help in the home - clearing up after dinner, keeping their own bedrooms tidy, walking the family dog, cleaning the car etc. Students are encouraged to help. All our families adhere to the Cairns Language Centre Quality Assured Code of Ethics.

There are many accommodation options for the more independent student including

	Shared houses or apartments close by
	Single-occupant apartments or bed-sits
	Hostel rooms with cooking facilities

Our accommodation officer will place students in suitable apartments or assist students in finding a place to suit them.

fees

Accommodation fees for 2006

Placement Fee	AU$150
Homestay	AU$185 per week*
Share House	AU$100 to $150 per week*
Hostel	AU$20 to $35 per night*

Prices quoted are per person
* Homestay prices include Breakfast and Lunch Monday to Friday and Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on the Weekends.
** Prices vary for dormitory/double/single accommodation. Meals are not included.
Prices include Goods and Services Tax GST.

Airport transfer

Free Pickup	NIL
All students staying in Homestay or Share Accommodation will be met on arrival by the family, Share/House/Apartment owner or College Representative