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    The document discusses the main types of accommodation options available to international students in Canada. There are typically four options: 1) student residence like dormitories or townhouses provided on or near campus, 2) condominiums with a private room and shared spaces, 3) homestay with a host family providing a private room and meals, and 4) furnished or unfurnished apartment rentals found through websites. Important factors in choosing accommodation include budget, proximity to campus, and whether the school assists with off-campus housing. Rental costs vary significantly between cities.

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    The document discusses the main types of accommodation options available to international students in Canada. There are typically four options: 1) student residence like dormitories or townhouses provided on or near campus, 2) condominiums with a private room and shared spaces, 3) homestay with a host family providing a private room and meals, and 4) furnished or unfurnished apartment rentals found through websites. Important factors in choosing accommodation include budget, proximity to campus, and whether the school assists with off-campus housing. Rental costs vary significantly between cities.

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    The document discusses the main types of accommodation options available to international students in Canada. There are typically four options: 1) student residence like dormitories or townhouses provided on or near campus, 2) condominiums with a private room and shared spaces, 3) homestay with a host family providing a private room and meals, and 4) furnished or unfurnished apartment rentals found through websites. Important factors in choosing accommodation include budget, proximity to campus, and whether the school assists with off-campus housing. Rental costs vary significantly between cities.

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    Accommodation Options for International Students in Canada


    Depending on your budget, expectations, and other circumstances, Canada’s schools can supply or connect you to a variety of both on and off campus
    accommodation options.

    If you are an international student, the first place to start looking for accommodation is the international students’ office or website of the college or
    university you are attending.

    Main Types of Accommodation

    Standard accommodation for international students falls into one of four typical options.

    1. Student Residence – Dormitories & Townhouses

    Some schools provide student residence on campus or nearby the campus. Dormitories are usually larger buildings housing many students, while
    townhouses are detached, housing usually three to six students.

    Dormitories have common areas for entertainment, cooking, and exercise, as well as shared bathrooms and shower facilities. These dormitories sleep
    one or more person per room and are managed directly by the school. Dormitories are often a suggested housing choice for first year college and
    university students.

    Townhouses usually contain three to six bedrooms with single occupancy rooms (no roommates) and the main floor containing kitchen and living
    room area. This style of accommodation is usually reserved for second – fourth year university students and graduate students.

    In both cases, these styles of accommodation may include a nearby cafeteria or food court where you can eat daily or are situated in close proximity to
    eating establishments on or off campus. Both options might include utilities such as heat, hot water, and the internet, or offer them at a reduced fee.

    2. Condominium

    Condominiums provide students with a single room, in a living space with one or more other rooms for other students. Like townhomes (above) they
    most often contain a single occupancy bedroom or living space and have a shared kitchen, bathroom, dining, and living room area. Important: not all
    schools in Canada can assist in finding you off campus housing. In these cases, schools may refer you to one or more agencies or expect you to do
    your own research and connect with the services in the surrounding community.

    Rental costs for off-campus housing vary dramatically, especially in the larger cities of Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal.

    3. Host Family/Homestay
    Living with a host family can provide you with a sense of home and security as you start your new life in Canada. Host families normally provide a
    private, single occupancy room, and serve one – three meals per day and internet access.

    A host family can also answer questions about the city, introduce you to Canadian culture and customs and share mealtimes with you. Room only
    options (without meals) may be possible. Students living in homestay accommodation should expect to travel 30 to 50 minutes by bus or train in order
    to reach the school. This is a normal commute time in Canada.

    4. Furnished or Unfurnished Apartment Rentals

    There are many secure ways to find a temporary furnished apartment rental before your arrival in Canada by using websites such as Airbnb,
    Craigslist, HouseTrip or Wimdu. These apartments are normally furnished private rentals. Be sure to read the reviews of each rental and check the
    feedback from other guests who have previously stayed there.

    Renting an unfurnished apartment is also possible, but difficult to navigate for first time international students to Canada.

    **Questions 1– 4** Choose **NOT MORE THAN THREE WORDS** from the passage for each answer. Write your answers in the box given
    below the table

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    **Questions 5– 10** Choose **NOT MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR NUMBERS** from the passage for each answer. Write your
    answers in the blank given below.

    5
    International students’ office or website of the college or university are the first places to look for accommodation if
    you are .

    6
    Canada’s schools can either supply or connect international students to a variety of .

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    The rental of off-campus housing in larger cities such as Vancouver, Toronto, etc. may .

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    Students looking for a sense of home and security in Canada can opt for a .

    9
    Typically, a student staying in a homestay in Canada would take about minutes to travel to
    school.

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    Websites such as Airbnb, Craigslist or Wimdu can be used to rent a .

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