International Relations Office. Accommodation Booklet

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1 International Relations Office Accommodation Booklet

2 ACCOMMODATION in La Rochelle Accommodation Service of La Rochelle Business School The service provides short and long-stay accommodation solutions in apartments or home stays. Contact: Emilie BARADUC Tel: +33(0) If desired, the Accommodation Service of the School can assist you in finding accommodation in La Rochelle. What is this offer? 1/ Provision of housing advertisements in an apartment or host family of your choice 2/ Furnished accommodation / roommate / homestays close to school Your request will be handled by an estate agency or a private residence of the partner school, which will provide personalized support of your file, without charging you an agency fee. How to benefit from this offer? 1/ Fill Accommodation form available on page 44 and return it as quickly as possible. 2/ Adjust the 150 application fee (see document "Terms of payment" on page 45). Please note that no return of the form and the Regulation on the date indicated on your admission letter, our services will be unable to assist you in finding accommodation. NB: Accommodation Service charge is non-refundable in case of cancellation of your School registration. The accommodation service provides support to students during their first installation in La Rochelle. If student subsequently wishes to move, he will be responsible itself of its housing search. The Accommodation Service offer is open to newcomers. International students in further education cannot use it. LA ROCHELLE BUSINESS SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION BOOKLET

3 Types of accommodation Host Family accommodation Living with a host family is usually a very rewarding and enriching experience. You will have an opportunity to discover the French way of life and improve your language skills by exchanging ideas and ways of doing things. The family will arrange to pick you up from La Rochelle train station or from the airport and will also provide assistance in finding your way around town. Our host families are carefully selected and regularly visited by our housing officer. We have been working with many families for several years. Homestay accommodation will provide you with your own room and you can choose to share breakfast and evening meals with families. If you do not take your meals with the family, you will be able to use their kitchen to prepare your own meals. In that case, please respect the French dining hours, i.e. between 7 pm and 9 pm. In a host family, it is important to respect the rules of the house, which are usually common sense rules (you cannot take a shower nor phone to your home country in the middle of the night). It s important to check with the host family if you re not sure whether you can or cannot do something. Always communicate to avoid misunderstandings. 1) Short stay: from 2 to 4 weeks NUMBER OF NIGHTS PRICE ROOM + BREAKFAST PRICE ROOM + BREAKFAST + EVENING MEAL 1 WEEK (6 NIGHTS) 2 WEEKS (13 NIGHTS 3 WEEKS (20 NIGHTS) 4 WEEKS (27 NIGHTS) B&B night: 20 1 Half-board night: ) More than one month stay: Two available options: 350 per month for a room you may also have breakfast for 2.50 and/or dinner for per month for a room (half board meal plan) The price includes Internet access and use of the washing machine once a week. LA ROCHELLE BUSINESS SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION BOOKLET

4 Please NOTE For stays over 1 month: A 200 damage deposit will be required at the beginning of your stay. Of course you will get it back afterwards if no damage has been done. Also, you must give back the keys that were given to you upon arrival. If you are staying with a host family, the exact period for your stay will be set in advance. If you wish to leave before the set date, you must notify your host family and the international relations office in writing. Please do so at least 1 month before the date of your move. If you do not respect this notification, 100 will be automatically taken out of your initial deposit. No refund will be granted for the current month. Students in host family accommodation are not always eligible for Housing Benefit (refer to APL paragraph below). Please check with the Accommodation Service for more details. Apartments Housing costs in La Rochelle vary greatly, depending on a number of factors, such as the area, the proximity to public transport, condition of the property, whether it is furnished or unfurnished and whether or not utilities are included. Monthly rents range from 350 to 500. Booking an apartment If you are offered accommodation you will be sent a contract which sets out the terms and conditions of your residency. Your official acceptance together with the security deposit will make this document legally binding. NB: the offer of accommodation will be withdrawn and made to another student if you fail to confirm your acceptance by returned . Contractual Arrangements ( BAIL in French) Your accommodation contract should set out the terms and conditions of your residency together with details of your legal obligation. It should include the following: description of the accommodation duration of the contract the damage deposit initial and subsequent payment termination and departure arrangements Room assessment Before entering your accommodation you will be required to undertake a room assessment and this will be repeated on departure. This process will enable to assess whether any damage has been made to the accommodation and whether your security deposit can be refunded in full. LA ROCHELLE BUSINESS SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION BOOKLET

5 In the event of damage or missing items, the landlord will deduct their value from the deposit. Any outstanding charges (rent, garbage tax ) will also be applied before refunding the deposit. The landlord is bound to return the deposit or the balance of deposit within two months after leaving your accommodation. Contractual Information The following list is not exhaustive but gives you an overview of some of the main points of your legal obligations: You must keep your accommodation clean, report all maintenance and damages, take full responsibility for your visitors and give full consideration to the regulations. You must take out insurance to cover both your personal effects and your legal liability for injury or damage to others or the property. If you cause any damage, you must pay for it. Utilities In apartment accommodation you will be required to pay for your own gas, electricity, water and possibly some other charges: Electricity/ Gas (EDF/GDF): an invoice is received for payment every two months or can be paid by bank transfer on a monthly basis. Water rates: this is usually included in the rates which are estimated on a monthly basis. The meter is read once a year to invoice you (or refund) according to the quantities used. Council tax (Taxe d habitation) and garbage tax (Taxe Ordures ménagères ): this is usually included in your monthly rates. Departure If you wish to leave prior to the date stipulated on the contract, you are required to give formal notice by registered mail. There is no refund if you go home early or wish to move accommodation. When leaving your accommodation at the end of the study period you are required to make the practical arrangements: Organising the electricity and water meters to be read and cut off Informing your insurance company of your departure date Arranging the room assessment and return of the keys If you need a temporary accommodation, you can contact the Youth Hostel ( Auberge de jeunesse ) which is located near the school: LA ROCHELLE BUSINESS SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION BOOKLET

6 ACCOMMODATION REQUEST FORM Please send it back by together with the 150 payment and the completed payment terms sheet (next page) Surname/Family name: First name: Male Female Date of Birth / / Nationality:. Permanent address:... Town:. Country:.. Tel: Mobile: . Study period at La Rochelle Business School: Autumn Semester Spring Semester Full Academic Year Name of study programme at La Rochelle Business School:... Indicate the exact dates of your stay during which you will need an accommodation * From: /. /20. to /. /20. * Note that our office can help you to find an accommodation for a September-to-June duration only. Accommodation offers: Please, tick the selected option Room in a host family 350 Room + breakfast + diner in a host family 570 Individual furnished studio From 400 to 585 Shared furnished apartment (price per student) Prices above are non-contractual For 2 students: For 3 students: Any allergy or cat/dog dislike:... * In case of a shared apartment, please mention the name of your roommate(s): Mr / Ms:.... Note that we need to receive each roommate Accommodation Request Form and the fee payment of each IN ORDER to deal with the request. Warning: lodging possibilities are different according to the duration of your stay, the availability and conditions requested by landlords. Depending on the time we receive your accommodation request from AND on the rental market, we can t guarantee to entirely fulfil your request. LA ROCHELLE BUSINESS SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION BOOKLET

7 Methods of payment of the accommodation fees Please send it back by together with the Accommodation Request form on previous page Please tick the chosen method of payment: by BANK CHEQUE (in Euros) payable to: Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle by INTERNATIONAL CREDIT CARD (Visa / Mastercard). For that, please complete the above information: Please indicate clearly the amount you would like to pay (in Euros):... Card numbers: / Expiration date (month & year): Security code (3 last digits at the back of the card): Name of the card holder:. Signature of the card holder: By SWIFT BANK TRANSFER payable to Groupe Sup de Co La Rochelle on the following bank account CREDIT AGRICOLE MUTUEL CHARENTE MARITIME DEUX SEVRES Agence de La Rochelle Minimes 12 avenue Albert Einstein LA ROCHELLE Tel: Bank Code Bank Code Account number RIB RIB IBAN FR B.I.C. (SWIFT) AGRIFRPP817 Please, do not forget to indicate your name on the transfer and send us the bank receipt LA ROCHELLE BUSINESS SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION BOOKLET

8 Housing allowance (financial assistance) The French government provides housing assistance called "APL" (Personalised Housing) for some students. This allowance is given to students in possession of a visa validated by the OFII sticker, regardless of nationality, financing housing in France. It is given by the CAF, which is the Family Allowance. You will need to open a personal bank account in France and if you are not a citizen of a country member of the European Union or Switzerland, you must also have a residence permit. Having completed and signed your contract for rent, you must complete the APL application form and return it to: Caisse d'allocations familiales 4 bis avenue du Général Leclerc La Rochelle Cedex 9 You can also download the PLA application via their website: Eligibility To benefit from the APL, you must: Being a tenant or roommate of a new or old housing (sized 9 m 2 minimum). Housing in question must be your primary residence, with a lease in your name. Be in possession of a student visa with the OFII sticker The benefits are variable and are calculated according to your financial resources, the place of residence, the amount of rent and the type of occupation (shared or furnished). For students who have no declared resources, a minimum revenue is applied for purposes of calculation. Information on applying for the housing subsidy will be provided on arrival by the International Student Services Officer Claire Fresnais Students from outside the European Union holding a D visa stating "temporary residence permit exemption" are not eligible for housing assistance LA ROCHELLE BUSINESS SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION BOOKLET

9 Accommodation financial information checklist In residences or private accommodation: Security deposit or advanced contract fee: this is usually one or two months rents paid as a guarantee for damages. Subject to room assessment, the deposit will be refunded. Home insurance: it is mandatory if you rent a studio to cover property damage (fire, theft...). You may be required to provide a financial guarantee for private accommodation in La Rochelle. Your financial guarantor must provide evidence of regular earnings and will be bound to meet all the accommodation costs (rent and rates). Fee for opening the electricity and water meters: this is not included in your rates and usually costs 40. Council tax: equivalent to one-month rent and is payable at the end of the year by the occupant of the accommodation on 1st January of the given year LA ROCHELLE BUSINESS SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION BOOKLET