Accommodations for ESL Students, Denver, USA

Homestays (living in the home of an American family) are an excellent way to immerse yourself into American culture, understand the customs of the United States, practice your English, and have a direct support system to help you adapt to the cultural differences between your home country and the U.S. Colorado School of English arranges for you to stay with a family that lives near the school. The host family will help you to get acquainted with the American way of life.

Homestays are available for our full-time students.

We encourage you to interact with the host family as much as possible. Such interactions can include eating your meals with them, going on weekend excursions in the city, and exploring the beautiful areas around Denver. It is also a way for you to immerse yourself in the language and learn how to converse comfortably in English.

You will have your own private bedroom and two meals per day.

The homestay fee is $650 to $800 per month (depending on the location) and can be paid directly to the family. We believe that your experience with a host family will enrich your time here and help you to practice your English outside of class.

We can also arrange a pick-up at the airport. The fee is $75.

If you are interested in having a host family, you will need to complete the host family application so that we can match your preferences with a family that will be right for you. There is a non-refundable application fee of $190. This money should be paid to Colorado School of English, along with the homestay application. Payment can be made by check, money order, credit card, or wire transfer. Please see the I-20 information page for wire transfer and credit card payment options.

*** If you are a family that lives near our school and would be interested in being a host family for students, please contact our school for more information.

Host Family Obligations

Provide a private bedroom furnished with, at minimum, a bed and dresser.
Provide a private study area with a desk or table at which the student can work.
Provide a private bathroom if possible.
Provide laundry facilities and laundry detergent.
Provide all meals. Cooking all of the student's meals is unnecessary; however, you should include the student in all of your meals at home and provide food for the student to cook his/her own meals when necessary.
If possible, pick the student up at the airport on his/her first arrival in the U.S. Take him/her to the airport when he/she returns permanently to his/her native country.
Enjoy learning about the student's native country and customs!

Student Obligations

Pay host family fees to Colorado School of English or the host family by the first of each month.
If you decide to leave the host family, you must notify them at least one month in advance of your departure.
It is the family's decision whether or not you will be allowed to make long-distance telephone calls; you may be asked to leave a deposit for telephone expenses.
You may be asked to do a small amount of housework (for example, to wash the dishes).
Don't be afraid to join your family in activities at home.
Don't be afraid to ask questions about English, American culture etc.
Enjoy learning about your new family and your new country!

DORMITORY

CSE now has dormitories available for its students! The Regency is just an 8-minute bus ride from CSE. The Regency is newly renovated and includes afitness center, weight room, basketball courts, swimming pool, bike racks, secure access, laundry facilities, computer room, game room, convenience store, cable tv, and Internet access. All rooms are fully furnished. Various meal plans are available in the cafeteria. Another option is the Inn at Auraria at a walking distance from the school.

Please go to www.regencystudenthousing.com or http://theinnatauraria.com/ for more information.

APARTMENTS & HOTELS

There are many apartment buildings within walking distance of CSE. They range in price from $475 per month for one-room studios to well over $1000 for upscale apartments.

Students can use any of the following Web sites to find apartments. When searching for apartments or hotels, remember that CSE is in the heart of downtown Denver! Please note that most apartments require a minimum stay of 6 months. Be sure to ask if utilities are included or not.

www.Livingchoices.com Real Estate - New Homes, Homes for Sale, Apartment Rentals

www.ApartmentGuide.com Apartments for rent, Apartment Finder

http://www.myapartmentmap.com

www.Rent.com Apartments for Rent and Homes for Rent

There are also apartment hotels, or residence hotels in Denver. Some examples are:

http://www.extendedstayhotels.com/locations/hotellist.asp?lstate=CO&lmetroid=191&WT.srch=1

There are many hotels within walking distance of CSE. When searching for hotels, be sure to look for hotels which are in downtown.

Colorado School of English
331 14th Street, 3rd Floor
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (720) 932-8900 Fax: (720) 932-0315