What are the housing possibilities?
IEI assists students in finding suitable housing. We have a housing coordinator who works closely with students to make sure that they are happy and comfortable in their new homes. IEI recommends living with a native speaker in a homestay situation. The native speaker may be a traditional family with a father, a mother and children; a husband and wife without children; a single parent; a single professional person who has time and interest to share with an international; or an older or retired couple. IEI students have had good experiences in all types of homestays. Students pay the host $550.00 per month, which includes 14 meals each week. This arrangement is between the student and the host. IEI charges a one-time placement fee of $150 to assist with housing. Sometimes, students want apartments. IEI will help the student in the process of renting an apartment; however, apartments are usually more expensive. By the time two students pay apartment rent, utilities (electricity, water an