EIT Hawkes Bay

Costs

EIT Student Village is a flatting complex of twelve villas housing six students in each, including New Zealanders and international students. Each person has their own furnished bedroom with shared cooking, bathroom and lounge facilities. Rooms in the SRV cost $130 per week plus $200 Bond.

Rent must be paid 10 weeks in advance and minimum length of stay is 20 weeks or length of your programme.

Recommended weekly personal expenses: $70 – $120 (excluding accommodation fee).

Download 2012 Student Village information and application form here

What is my room like?

There are 12 units each of which has 5 single rooms and one double room which could be for a senior resident.

Each room has a bed, wardrobe, bookshelf, study desk, chair and noticeboard and is heated during winter. Students will be supplied with a bedding package which includes a duvet, duvet cover set and pillow. This will cost $120. Students must supply own crockery. Student Village Managers reside on site. You must be over 18 years to live at the Student Village.

Local life

Living right by the EIT campus means being part of a community. Individuals sharing the same goals in life – successful outcomes of your study. Being so close to your classes means there are no transport costs.

The local Taradale shops are 10 minutes walk away where you can see more than 60 shops just along from the Village. This includes a supermarket, a range of specialty shops, plus auto repairs, health professionals, many cafes and restaurants. Different ethnic restaurants include Thai, Chinese, Indian and a few choices of fast foods. The bars have live music and a friendly atmosphere.

The Sports Arena next to the student village includes a gymnasium and fitness centre, dance studio, theatrette and a stadium which seats up to 2,500 around centre-court. Local sporting clubs are based at this arena including basketball, rugby, netball, tennis, table tennis, athletics, cricket and volleyball.

For more information about the Student Village or for an enrolment pack phone 06 844 2732 or email eitsv@eit.ac.nz.

Students may choose to rent accommodation together with friends after they have been in New Zealand for a while and feel more comfortable with New Zealand culture.

Students need to have a good level of English before they go flatting as they will need to be able to understand the Tenancy Agreement, organise payment of bills and communicate clearly with the landlord. The International Centre has information to help.

Costs will vary depending on the quality of your accommodation and whether you prefer to live on your own or have shared accommodation.

Recommended weekly personal expense (excluding accommodation costs): $70 -$120

Cost: $190 per week

Some students prefer families with children while others prefer retired couples or single adults.

Homestay Accommodation

Homestay with a New Zealand family is recommended for students studying English as they can “practice” their English in their living situation.

A family environment also eases the adjustment of living in a country with different food, language and customs.

You will be treated like a family member and be expected to help out with household duties as well as living by the rules of the host family.

Three meals a day are provided (7 days) with meals usually shared together as a family.

Download Home Stay guidelines here

All EIT homestays are visited and interviewed by the EIT Accommodation Officer. They are also checked by the New Zealand Police. The cost of $190 per week includes three meals a day which are usually shared together as a family. The cost also includes electricity. Internet is by arrangement with the host family.