Student Information

From two weeks (very rare) to several months. Your profile and criteria must match those desired by a host. Many placements are made in June, then in August, as well as in December and January. As hosts sign up throughout the year, you can regularly express your interest if you want us to continue to offer your application.

For 3 to 6 hours per week, depending on the size of the room and the host's needs. If the bathroom is private, it is added to the square footage of the room.

The tasks are very varied: help with housework, shopping, looking after cats, tutoring a child, cooking a meal, IT support, etc. They depend on your host's needs and your suggestions. Personal care is not included.

They cover the electricity and heating costs incurred by your presence in the accommodation, as well as a contribution to Wi-Fi and radio and TV license fees. Each month, you pay a contribution of 120 to150 francs, depending on the square footage.

You must take out civil liability insurance (the amount varies depending on the insurance company and is valid for one year) and pay a deposit of 300 francs to the University, which will be returned at the end of your stay.

Yes. During the visit to the accommodation, it is checked that there is a bed, space for clothes (wardrobe or chest of drawers), and a desk with a chair. Bedding (pillow, blanket, sheet, pillowcase) is usually provided by the host. If this is not the case, it will be specified in the accommodation agreement.

Yes. If a host does not have an Internet connection, they will be asked to arrange one, and you will be responsible for the cost of the subscription.

Often. It is therefore important to ensure that the bathroom is clean after each use.

In most cases, yes. If a host wants you to eat in your room, this will be specified in the accommodation agreement. You have access to a small space in the refrigerator to store your groceries.

No. You are solely responsible for your meals.
A host may ask you to help prepare a meal; this will be specified in the accommodation agreement.
If you would like to share a meal with your host and help prepare it, this is of course possible. It all depends on what you want, what your host wants, and the quality of your relationship.

Not necessarily. It will depend on your host. However, you will always have access to the kitchen and a bathroom.

It depends on your host and what they have specified in the agreement.
It also depends on your relationship with them. It is always advisable to discuss this beforehand before inviting someone.

You have signed a housing agreement for one academic year. Sometimes for one semester. However, you may be absent for up to three weeks between September and June. In the event of a special circumstance, the agreement may be suspended or terminated.

You can contact the "1h par m²" team. We will listen to you and help you find a solution. In the event of serious difficulties, the accommodation agreement may be terminated.