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Accommodation for Under 18s

If you will be under 18 years of age when you join us and need an accommodation, please read this section to find out about the different options available to you. 

Cambridge 

Options available to book via ARU Residential Services Office:   

  • Railyard: limited rooms available for under 18s. These students must have a suitable guardian who can sign an agreement on their behalf
  • Anglia House: limited rooms available if turning 18 before the end of the tenancy
  • CB1: limited rooms available if turning 18 before the end of the tenancy

For further information or to book please contact the ARU Residential Services Office.

Options available to book in the Private Sector *: 

If the options above do not meet your preferences or are unavailable, there are other options in Cambridge for Under 18s. You can contact directly the following accommodation providers.  

  • Cam Foundry  can accept students who are 17 years old at the time of booking, provided they turn 18 during the term of the contract. A parent or guardian will also need to sign the tenancy agreement.
  • Student Castle can accept u18 students if turning 18 within the beginning of the contract
  • Nido – Castle Hill can accept under 18 students who are able to live independently and communicate their needs. International students must have the necessary language skills and a UK contact for support.

Homestay

We also recommend considering Homestay as an excellent accommodation option. It involves living with a welcoming host family, where you can choose between single or shared rooms with shared bathrooms. Homestay accommodations also offer various meal plans and the option for self-catering spaces. 

Choosing Homestay allows you to experience the warmth of a local family and provides a “home away from home” atmosphere, fostering a supportive and comfortable environment during your stay: 

  • Homestay Consultancy Cambridge: Students need to be aged 16 and above for Host Family accommodation. 
  • Other Homestay in London Area 

 

Chelmsford 

If you are under 18 years of age when commencing your study in Chelmsford, the only option is to look for an accommodation in the private sector. You may wish to book your accommodation directly with the following accommodation providers.  

Options available to book in the Private Sector * :  

A. Host Colchester

  • Students need to turn 18 within the first 3 months of their contract. 
  • You can pay upfront or in instalments. 
  • If paying in instalments, students need a third-party guarantor such as housing hand or a UK guarantor. 
  • Distance from Campus: 1 hour and 13 minutes by train.

B. Unite Stratford

  • Students need to turn 18 within their contract. 
  • You can pay upfront or in instalments. 
  • If paying in instalments, students need a guarantor, but the guarantor can be international. 
  • Distance from Campus: 54 minutes by train 

 C. Homestay options in London Area

* Please note the information provided above is subject to change, and it is advisable to verify the status with the accommodation providers before making any bookings. Additionally, we would like to advise you that the availability of spaces in the accommodations mentioned above is currently very limited for September 2023. 

 

Other considerations: 

Students under the age of 18 usually require a parent or guardian or other responsible person over the age of 18 to act as guarantor and to sign the tenancy agreement. If you don’t know anyone suitable, there are a few companies (Rent Guarantor, ukguarantor.com and Housing Hand) who can provide this for an additional fee. Please see How To Get A UK Guarantor For Student Accommodation (propertyinvestmentproject.co.uk) 

  

 

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