Residence

There are single rooms (CAD$7,130 per academic year) and double rooms (CAD $6,230 per academic year) as well as common areas for studying and visiting with neighbours. Meal plans are mandatory and are CAD$1,700 per academic year. Please note that a meal plan does not cover all meals for the school year, you will need to purchase some food on your own.

Shared Off-Campus Room Rentals

You can rent a room in a house off-campus that will have shared living space with other students, but your own private bedroom. The average cost to rent a good, clean room is approximately $500 per month, due at the beginning of every month, and usually includes internet and all utilities (heat and electricity). You may need to pay your final month’s rent in advance when signing your lease* or provide a deposit (it is illegal in Ontario for landlords to ask for both). Be sure to browse through many listings and find one that works for you. You will need to contact landlords and book appointments to view potential houses. Please note that this process could take up to a week.

Homestay

The cost for homestay is $33 per day for Kingston and $30 per day for Cornwall and Brockville, and includes a furnished room, breakfast, lunch and dinner, internet, laundry facilities and a welcoming family to live with. You will also need to pay a one-time $250 Homestay Placement Fee. Homestay requires a 4 month contract. Canada Homestay Network (CHN) is SLCs provider for homestay and you can find out more information about the program here.

Private Rental

The average cost for a 1 bedroom apartment in Kingston can be anywhere from $850 to $1000 CAD per month, depending on the location, quality of the apartment, and whether or not utilities** are included.

If you are unable to find a place to stay before arrival, please email: newstudentarrivals@sl.on.ca for more information for short-term places to stay.

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VIA Rail 

You must take the subway to Union Station to catch the VIA Rail train out of Toronto. The easiest way to do this is by the UP Express. UP Express is a 25 minute train to Union Station that leaves every 15 minutes from Terminal 1 in Pearson Airport. A ticket is $12 CAD. The cost of an average train ticket between Toronto and Kingston by VIA Rail train is about $60–$120 CAD or more, less for Youth under 26 years old. To learn more, visit VIA Rail.

Megabus 

There is the Megabus Airport Shuttle directly to Kingston from Toronto Pearson Airport that costs an average of $50 CAD, but can sometimes be found for much cheaper if you book well in advance. To learn more, visit Megabus.

Air 

The cost of a flight from Toronto to Kingston is approximately $200–$500 CAD. Book your ticket in advance through your chosen airline (such as Air Canada). There are only 2 or 3 flights from Toronto each day so you may have to wait a bit.