Why Live at International House

• International House enables students to grow and develop within a global environment.
• International House teaches students tolerance, independence and intercultural communication and the ability to live and work with different cultures and personalities.
• You have the opportunity to live in an exciting environment where you learn more about your own and other cultures.
• International House is a community of scholars.
• Living at a residential college has been proven to help with the transition between high school and university. College students are more likely to achieve higher grades at university and are less likely to drop out during their first year of study.
• International House offers a supportive environment which gives students a head start and greater support while at university.
• Living in a college setting provides an academic advantage and offers students extra tutorials to supplement their university education. For more details refer to tutorial program. 
• Living in a community of scholars from a range of disciplines assures students of guidance, mentoring and pastoral care.
• International House offers language tutorials, creating opportunities to practise and improve foreign language skills.
• Many students at International House find that other students are taking the same or similar subjects, and are able to study together.
• In case of emergencies assistance is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Students can be involved in events within the college and attempt new activities such as singing in musicals, acting or performing. You can try a new sport, edit the weekly newsletter, be involved with the Student Club or assist with community projects to help others.
• All meals are provided allowing students to maintain a balanced diet without the need to shop or cook.
• International House provides facilities students will need to succeed at University, such as the library, Computer Room, Music Rooms and a dedicated Architecture room: and caters for sporting and recreational interests with the basketball/tennis court, recreation and TV room, Junior Common Room and the gymnasium.
• Past students have glowing things to say about living at International House. See what our students say.
• You can enjoy our team spirit and community living.
• International House is more than just a place to live - it is a home!