A4S – Accommodation 4 Students

Location

The A4S apartments are located in various areas of Sydney. Upon enrolment, you will be given 2 options:

• City Center (including close-by suburbs): A4S place ELC students in their apartments located either in the city centre or in the neighbouring suburbs such as Pyrmont, Ultimo or Chippendale. All of these apartments are walking distance to ELC. The walking distance is typically 10-30 minutes, although some students prefer to catch a bus or light rail tram for a few stops. Unless ‘suburbs’ (see below) are requested at a cheaper price all A4S placements will be in these locations.
• Suburbs (public transport access only): A4S also offers apartments located in suburbs further from the centre such as Rockdale, Kogarah, Hurstville or Artarmon, which are typically 35-60 minutes to school by public transport. This range is cheaper and available to book upon request.

Free A4S airport transfer

As part of their arrival procedure, A4S offer a complimentary airport transfer service. This means that an A4S (/Share My Room) staff member will pick you up from the airport, drive you to your accommodation, give you your key, collect your bond, give you WiFi access and will help you get set up, all free of charge!
In order to coordinate the delivery this service, your designated A4S driver will contact you via WhatsApp a few days prior to your arrival.

Other students in the apartments

The apartments welcome 3 to 8 students each, with 4 and 6 being the most common number of residents. Your flatmates will be international students like you, but please note that they most likely will not be studying at ELC.

Common areas

All apartments feature a common area and include a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area and a lounge area with modern TV. The size of the common area is always proportionate to the number of residents. Note that not all apartments have air conditioning but have fans instead. All apartments have a washing machine and a dryer which are free to use (you just need to buy your own washing powder).

Internet

All apartments include free, unlimited WiFi.

Bathrooms

All apartments have minimum 1.5 bathrooms which you will share with your flatmates.

Cleaning responsibilities

You and your flatmates will be responsible for keeping the apartment clean, as well as purchasing cleaning products (such as dishwashing liquid, sponges and bin bags). An A4S staff member will visit the apartment each week to ensure that it is kept in good standard. Note that they could issue warning letters or eventually a cleaning bill if they find the apartment in an unsatisfactory condition.

Our bedroom

A4S only offer twin rooms. This means that:

• If you are travelling with a friend, you can request to share a twin room with each other.
• If you are travelling by yourself, A4S will place you in a room with another student of the same gender.

Note that the A4S bedrooms generally only feature 2 single beds and either a wardrobe or a chest of drawers (most bedrooms do not include desks).

Safety

All apartments are located in safe neighbourhoods and have locks on all external doors. However, please note that bedrooms do not have locks and most apartments welcome both male and female students.

Girls only apartments

For peace of mind, our female applicants have the option to apply for a girls only apartment. Note that availability is limited and that requests need to be made at the time of booking.

Bed linen

All bed linen, including pillow and doona, will be provided. Although bed linen is included, it is important to note that this is passed on from one student to the next, as outlined in the check out duties section below. Students are welcome to bring or buy their own set of linen to fit a standard single bed if preferred.

Check out duties

At A4S, it is the student’s responsibility to make sure their room is left ready for the next occupant. Students must wash and dry their sheets and put them back on the bed, as well as leave the room clean and tidy. Rooms will be inspected by cleaners who are in charge of room turn-around.