Accommodation in Windhoek
During your stay in Windhoek you will learn about theNamibian environment and culture, as well as theEnglish language. To make the most of youropportunity, we want yo
Home stay
Many students choose to stay with any Namibian family while learning English. It is an effective way of practicing English and learning about the Namibian way of life. Namibian households vary from a married couple with or without children, a one-parent family or a single person who wishes to live with an international student to exchange cultures. A household may also include other students.
With home stay, you live with a family, have your own bedroom and share the family bathroom. You are treated as a member of the family.
You should keep your room tidy and be helpful about the house. You are not expected to do any general cleaning or baby sitting. The family looks after you as if you were a member. They will help with your English studies and conversation and include you in family activities.
Home Share
Home Share is a good option for the independent student. You will have a furnished room in a home. You do your own cooking, shopping and cleaning - the normal everyday chores of shared accommodation. Home share is usually fully-furnished and includes sheets, towels, etc.
Temporary Accommodation
If you decide to find your own accommodation, we can arrange temporary accommodation for you on your first arrival. We can reserve you a room at a hotel near MLC.
Finding your own accommodation
You can rent your own apartment or house or rent a room in a shared apartment or house. Renting a room in 'share accommodation' is one of the best ways of mixing with Namibian students. Rents vary according to the size, standard and location of accommodation. Most rented accommodations in Windhoek are unfurnished. In furnished accommodation rent may be higher.
You can make an appointment with our accommodation officer to discuss your preferences about location, transport and cost. You can find accommodation through advertisements in newspapers, notices on University notice boards or from real estate agents. You will have to visit the apartments or houses and make your own decisions, but this will give you an opportunity to meet Windhoek-siders and explore the suburbs.
Rental accommodation
If you rent your own apartment or house, you will usually be asked to sign a contract (lease) to stay a minimum period (usually six months), and pay a deposit/bond equivalent to two or four weeks' rent.
The bond will be refunded to you when you leave. You will have to pay two or four weeks' rent in advance.
You may also have to pay a bond for telephone, gas or electricity. This bond is usually deducted from your last bill.
Make sure that you get a receipt for all payments you make, and do not lose any receipts. If you lose the receipt for a bond you will have difficulty getting your money refunded.
