Your home away from home
Good accommodation is just as important as the place where you study.
Living with a New Zealand host family is the most popular choice for our students. It’s the perfect way to experience the ‘Kiwi’ lifestyle and receive extra support outside of classes.
Students who choose a homestay can expect to help out with chores, enjoy family meals and socialise with their host family - just like everyone else in the household will be doing.
Why homestay?
With a CCEL homestay family, you’ll enjoy:
- A single room with a bed and place for your clothes
- A heater and desk in your room
- Breakfast and dinner during the week (Monday - Friday)
- 3 meals at the weekend and on public holidays
- Free Internet access (reasonable use)
All of our homestay families are carefully selected and monitored.
Most students find living with one of our host families a fun and valuable experience, but if you’re having difficulty adjusting to life in New Zealand you can always talk to your homestay family or CCEL’s Accommodation Team for support.
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You can find more information about accommodation in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
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Contact UsAuckland - Empire Apartments
Live in the heart of the city alongside other students from all over the world. Located on Whitaker Place, Empire is an affordable accommodation option only 20 minutes’ walk from CCEL Auckland. Located on Whitaker Place, Empire Apartments is an affordable accommodation option only 20 minutes' walk from CCEL Auckland.
The Empire Apartments have over 300 rooms (a mix of shared 3 bedroom or studio apartments). Each apartment has its own bathroom, lounge and fully equipped kitchen. Coin operated laundry facilities are also on site, with washers and dryers.
Choose to live in at the Empire Student Residence and you’ll enjoy:- Your own room with a desk for studying
- A shared apartment with up to two other people (private studio options are available)
- Kitchen facilities to prepare your own meals
- An excellent location in the Auckland city centre, near CCEL
Find out more about empire student residence
Christchurch - University Student Residence
The student residence is located on the University of Canterbury (UC) campus in Ilam, Christchurch. It’s only 5 - 10 minutes walk from CCEL. It has spacious, modern apartments and is home to domestic and international UC & CCEL students.
Each apartment has a bathroom, lounge and fully equipped, shared kitchen with modern furnishings. Cook your own meals at home or choose the semi-catered option, having your dinner in the University Hall dining room (available at certain times of the year only).
Choose to live in at the University Student Residence and you’ll enjoy:- Your own room with a desk for studying
- A shared apartment with up to two other people (private studio options are available)
- Kitchen facilities to prepare your own meals
- A convenient campus location, within walking distance of your CCEL classes
Find out more about the university student residence
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