ESIGETEL HOUSING INFORMATION SHEET
ESIGETEL HOUSING SERVICE
In Paris, there is a general shortage of student accommodation and it is very difficult for international students to secure a room. However, international students at ESIGETEL can benefit from the housing service provided by the school.
ESIGETEL has developed relations with several non-governmental residence halls that are located either in Paris or in the suburbs within reasonable distance from the school. The placement of our students in these residence halls is based on mutual trust, understanding and the respect of a certain number of criteria:
- Age: Some of these residences do not accept residents over the age of 24.
- Diversity: In order to promote diversity, the residences in which our students are placed welcome diverse population (students, young workers and interns) and nationalities.
In case of an insufficient number of rooms in the non-governmental residence halls, ESIGETEL may have to rely on the help of real estate agencies in order to secure private housing in shared apartments or private apartments close to the school.
TYPE AND COST OF ACCOMMODATION PROPOSED BY ESIGETEL TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
A single room costs approximately €400 to €650 (these amounts sometime include a mandatory meal plan)
Depending on the residence and on availability, students may be provided with:
- a single furnished room (approx. 12m² to 15m²) with a sink
- a single furnished room with WC, shower and sink
- a double shared room
- a furnished studio apartment (approx. 25m²) for one or two persons with WC, shower and kitchenette
- a room in a shared apartment
Note: Unfortunately, due to the shortage of student housing in Paris, ESIGETEL cannot guarantee the reservation of a specific type of room and cannot provide housing for family, spouses and dependents.
APPLYING FOR ACCOMMODATION VIA ESIGETEL
In order to secure student accommodation ESIGETEL must receive the following:
· A completed Housing Application Form
· A signed Housing Agreement Form
· ESIGETEL security deposit of €400: to be paid via bank transfer to ESIGETEL (transfer fees to be paid by students). The ESIGETEL security deposit will be refunded one to two weeks prior to departure and once all due payments have been made to the residence.
· Proof of security deposit transfer (to be sent by email to )
Payement must be made by Bank TransferESIGETEL –
Bank: CAISSE D’EPARGNE ILE DE FRANCE
CODE
Bank / Branch / Account / Rib Key
17515 / 90000 / 08002339544 / 55
SWIFT: CEPARFRPP751
IBAN
FR76 / 1751 / 5900 / 0008 / 023 / 3954 / 455
Warning: ESIGETEL cannot guarantee accommodation when documents and payments are processed less than 3 months prior to the arrival.
Warning: The ESIGETEL security deposit will not be refunded if students cancel their request for housing less than a month prior to arrival.
FRENCH GOVERNMENT ACCOMMODATION ALLOWANCE
• All our partner residences have an agreement with the state-funded CAF (Caisse d’Allocations Familiales) which allows foreign students (for a stay of a minimum of 7 months) to apply for an accommodation allowance (APL/ALS) and to get a monthly refund on their rent. www.caf.fr
• The amount of the allowance varies according to the amount of rent paid and personal income (it may cover up to 50% of the rent).
• For non-European students: the allowance is granted after the delivery of the residence permit
• For non-European exchange students, the allowance is not systematically granted. It is based on the type of visa delivered.
ESIGETEL HOUSING AGREEMENT ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017
International students applying for housing via ESIGETEL must agree to respect the following rules:
1. Application for accommodation via ESIGETEL must include: a Housing Application Form, a Housing Agreement Form, 400€ ESIGETEL security deposit, a Proof of security deposit transfer. It must be processed with ESIGETEL at least 3 months prior to the arrival.
2. Minimum Length of Stay in the residences booked via ESIGETEL: 3 months
3. Refundable ESIGETEL Security Deposit: The 400€ ESIGETEL security deposit will be refunded one to two weeks prior to departure and once all due payments have been made to the residence. This security deposit will be not refunded if the booking is cancelled less than one month prior to arrival.
4. Non-refundable Residence Registration Fees or Real Estate Agency Fee: must be paid to the residence or to the real estate agency via bank transfer prior to arrival. Residence fees vary depending on the residence (maximum of 50€); real estate fees can amount up to half a month rent.
5. Refundable Residence Deposit: amounts to approximately one month of rent.It must be payed, in advance or upon arrival. It is refunded at the end of the stay, after residence check out.
6. Housing Insurance and Personal Liability insurance: These mandatory insurances can be purchased in France only and are sometimes included in the monthly rent.
7. Monthly Rents: are due on the first day of the month. A whole month’s rent is due even if the student stays less than one full month.
8. Room availability, Date of Arrival and availability of Airport pick-up service: are to be confirmed by ESIGETEL. Students arriving before the date confirmed by ESIGETEL are responsible for securing a room in a youth hostel while waiting for their secured accommodation.
9. Residence Rules and room Maintenance: Students must strictly comply with the residence’s rules.Students are expected to keep rooms, as well as collective facilities (kitchen, bathrooms) tidy and clean. The tenants must, upon request, facilitate the access of their room to the residence’s staff. The residences reserve the right to inspect tenants' rooms on a regular basis. In case the room is not maintained tidy and clean, the residence reserves the right to terminate the tenant’s contract and not refund the residence deposit.
10. Changing Accommodation: Students are allowed to move to another accommodation after the minimum 3-month length of stay. They must give notice to ESIGETEL and to the residence within acknowledged deadlines. ESIGETEL is under no obligation to provide alternative accommodation.
11. Extension of Stay: Due to the shortage of rooms available and the high demand, students wishing to extend their stay in the residence must inform ESIGETEL ahead of time.
12. Notice of Departure: must be given to ESIGETEL and the residence one month before departure.
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I, the undersigned,
Last Name: First Name:
Acknowledge that I have read the present housing agreement. I understand that my responsible personal conduct will contribute to the positive image of ESIGETEL and of my culture in the residence where I shall be placed, enabling future international students to be placed in the same residence. I therefore commit to respecting the rules stipulated herein and to respecting deadlines and to behaving with courtesy and consideration towards local staff and the premises.
Date and signature (no initials)
Please hand write the phrase “Certified correct and agreed to”