Accommodation for International Students
Whatever your budget or preferred living environment, Invercargill has a range of accommodation options to choose from. You can live with a Kiwi family in a homestay, stay at one of SIT’s accommodation options or flat in a private home. And you don’t need to worry about the first two weeks: your accommodation is on us!
We pay for your first two weeks accommodation when SIT International students stay at SIT Apartments or at a homestay.
During orientation we run an accommodation workshop which tells you about all your options including renting, boarding, joining an established flat, homestays, and SIT Apartments.
Choose Southland and enjoy a lower cost of living. Compared with Auckland, you could save over $3,200 a year on rent for a single room, leaving more money for the things you enjoy.
Invercargill Accommodation Options
Compare SIT Apartments, homestays and SIT flats by capacity, location, facilities, meal arrangements and weekly cost to find the option that best suits your needs.
Find the Right Accommodation for You
| Compare by | SIT Apartments | Homestays | SIT Flats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 12 older-style motel units and 62 brand new units (231 beds altogether) | 5 host families (capacity of 8 people) | 5 houses (capacity of up to 22 people) |
| Location | Yarrow and Spey Streets, 5-10 minute walk to campus | Varies, usually 30 to 40 minute walk to campus | Tay Street, 2 minute walk to campus, 2 Flat, F Block, Ythan St, Spey Street, 5 minute walk to campus |
| Accommodation | Rooms with shared facilities. | Rooms with shared facilities | Rooms with shared facilities |
| Food | Self-catered; kitchen facilities provided | Meals catered | Self-catered; kitchen facilities provided |
| Cost |
Sharing student: $147/week Single Room: $232/weekCouple: $270/weekCouple with child: $290/weekFamily Unit: $390/week |
Single: $353/week | Sharing: $147/week pp |
Invercargill Apartments
The SIT Apartments are an apartment complex specifically for international students. You will live in a two bedroom apartment with attached living area, kitchen and bathroom. To receive the two-weeks free you will be booked into a sharing bedroom with another student. Units are spacious and self contained; kitchen utensils are provided. There is a shared laundry onsite. Located in central Invercargill city, you will only be a 5-10 minute walk from SIT's campuses.
Invercargill Homestays
SIT administers a network of approved homestay hosts, local Kiwi families who host international students. Homestays are the perfect way to introduce yourself to New Zealand; not only will you improve your English, you will also learn about Kiwi culture and become an important part of a local family. You will have your own room and access to shared family facilities. Meals are provided. Typical homestay houses are 3 or 4 bedroom single level houses with private access and gardens, located in suburban areas of the city.
Queenstown Accommodation Options
Compare SIT Apartments, homestays and SIT flats by capacity, location, facilities, meal arrangements and weekly cost to find the option that best suits your needs.
Find the Right Accommodation for You
| Accommodation details | Couple sharing a room | Student sharing a bedroom with one other student |
|---|---|---|
| Bedroom type | Double bedroom | Double bedroom |
| Occupancy | One couple | Two students |
| Weekly cost | $380 per week per room, subject to availability | $185 per student, per week |
| Bathroom | Ensuite off the bedroom | Ensuite off the bedroom |
| Kitchen | Shared full kitchen facilities | Shared full kitchen facilities |
| Laundry | Washing machine and dryer available | Washing machine and dryer available |
| Utilities | Power and internet included | Power and internet included |
| Upfront payment | $400 bond plus 4 weeks’ rent in advance | $400 bond plus 4 weeks’ rent in advance |
| Single-room option | Not applicable | Single rooms are not offered |
SIT Queenstown Apartments
Located in close proximity to SIT Queenstown campus in Frankton, the SIT Queenstown Apartments are just 5 minutes drive from the Queenstown Airport. Consisting of 9 units, these modern, state of the art units all have three bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, shared living, kitchen and dining areas. Each unit also has their own laundry area with a washing machine and dryer. The units are made up 3 Double furnished rooms each.
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