ACCOMMODATION
If you are an international student, this may be your first experience living away from home and in a foreign country. Choosing a suitable place to stay is a major priority and you would want to settle in as soon as possible.
Currently, all accommodation for international students is situated off-campus. A wide range of accommodation options are available throughout Singapore, ranging from private rental flats and apartments, to hostels and the type of accommodation you choose will depend on your personal budget. International students should make the accommodation arrangement before they leave the homeland. International students can approach MAGES for assistance on the accommodation arrangement.
MAGES has tied up with the following hostels in Singapore:
A. KATONG GROUP OF HOSTELS
Katong Hostel was established in 2003. It comprises of 14 blocks and currently house up to 1000 students, making it the largest private student hostel around. In recent years, Winsta Holding had developed the Pearl Hill Hostel in Year (2004), Carlisle Hostel in Year (2008), Queensway Hostel in Year (2008), and the latest Mount Vernon Residence in Year (2012).
With the current student population of 3000 students from 35 nationalities residing in Katong hostels.
The management team of Katong Hostel Pte Ltd ensures that most needs of the student occupants would be taken care of. Privacy is ensured with cctv installed in most areas The place is furbished to enable cooking, washing, studying, making of overseas phone calls and so on. A computer room with Internet connection makes it possible for student to do online researches. There are also common areas to allow interaction. On the recreation side, a basketball court, football field and a poolroom are available within the premise to help ease stressful tensions. All the 4 hostels belonging to this group of hostels have Short Stay rates as well as Long Stay rates which differ from hostel to hostel. The approximate hostel rates vary from 260 SGD to 820 SGD depending upon the duration of the stay, room type and which hostel is chosen from the group of hostels. These rates are subject to change. For the latest details please visit the hostel website www.katonghostel.com.
The four hostels under Katong Group of Hostels are:
a. Katong Hostel
369 Tanjong Katong road
Tel: 6346 6420
Nearest MRT: Paya Lebar
b. Pearl Hill Hostel
5 Pearl's Hill road
Tel: 6538 5448
Nearest MRT: Chinatown
c. Queensway Hostel
55 Queensway
Tel: 6479 7329
Nearest MRT: Commonwealth
d. Carlisle Hostel
50 Carlisle road
Tel: 6293 6681
Nearest MRT: Novena
Please visit http://www.katonghostel.com/ for details.
B. EVANS LODGE
Evans Lodge is situated at 26 Evans Road (off Bukit Timah) in the midst of private residential area, close to some of Singapore premier government schools, private colleges, institute of higher learning and within several minutes walk to the public place of interest, shopping center and entertainment outlets.
The hostel occupies a site area of nearly 5 acres. It has a total of 225 rooms spread over 2 blocks of 3 storeys and 2 storeys buildings. It can accommodate up to 400-450 pax in a mix of occupancy comprise of single or twin and ranging from $300.00 per person per month (terms and conditions apply).
Please visit http://www.evanslodge.com.sg/aboutus.html for details. Click here for
additional details.
All students are advised to read and understand the key terms and
conditions of the rental contract.
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