TAFE Tasmania International courses and English Language Centres (CRICOS 00021F)

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Accommodation


TAFE Tasmania will assist in finding a safe and comfortable place for you to live when you first arrive in Tasmania. There are four main choices for accommodation while studying at TAFE.

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TAFE Residences


Student residences are located on or near the TAFE Campuses. In Hobart and Launceston the residences are a 15-minute bus journey from the city centres.

Accommodation in the residences consists of fully furnished units, laundry facilities, a games room and a general student lounge.

Homestays


Many students choose to live with a Tasmanian family and enjoy the benefits of a supportive home environment. Homestays offer “full board” where all meals are provided. A more independent “room only” arrangement enables students to prepare their own meals and share household chores and costs. Host families are selected according to very strict requirements and all have undergone police checks.

Hostels or Backpackers


Hostels and Backpackers catering for international students are located close to TAFE campuses in both Launceston and Hobart. They are private businesses and are not managed by TAFE Tasmania, but do have special student prices available. Some students will use this type of accommodation for a temporary stay until they have secured private rental accommodation.

Rental


TAFE Tasmania does not arrange rental accommodation, as this type of accommodation requires the student to be directly responsible for the property, but assistance with the process of applying for a rental property can be obtained from the International Student Advisers. If you rent an unfurnished house or apartment, you will usually have to provide everything except a cook top and oven. Refrigerators and washing machines may also be provided.

Furnished apartments are more expensive to rent.



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