How to find accommodation and finance your studies at ISAL Paris?

Accommodation and financing are the primary concerns for students who wish to pursue post-secondary education. At ISAL, we are aware of these issues and do everything we can to enable you to study with peace of mind.

Residences around the school

Student residences as safe investments.

In Paris, it can be difficult to find accommodation without a solid application. Fortunately, your student status allows you to increase your chances by inquiring about the many student residences around the school. Here is a list of student residences located near the school:

  • Andrée Chédid Residence: 14-24 avenue de la Porte des Poissonniers, 75018 Paris
  • Cavallotti Residence: 20-26 Bernard Buffet Street, 75017 Paris
  • Cavé Residence: 22-24 rue Cavé, 75018 Paris
  • Championnet Residence 1: 20-26 Bernard Buffet Street, 75017 Paris
  • Championnet Residence 2: 14-24 avenue de la Porte des Poissonniers, 75018 Paris
  • Francis de Croisset Residence: 8 rue Francis de Croisset, 75018 Paris
  • Laghouat Residence: 24-28 Laghouat Street, 75018 Paris
  • Myrha Residence 1: 61 Rue Myrha, 75018 Paris
  • Myrha Residence 2: 55 Myrha Street, 75018 Paris
  • Ornano 1 Residence: 46 Boulevard Ornano, 75018 Paris
  • Ornano 2 Residence: 57-57bis Boulevard Ornano, 75018 Paris
  • Pajol 1 Residence: 1-3 Rue Pajol, 75018 Paris
  • Residence Pajol 2: 63-65ter Rue Philippe de Girard, 75018 Paris
  • Philippe de Girard Residence 2: 14-24 avenue de la Porte des Poissonniers, 75018 Paris
  • Philippe de Girard Residence 3: 46 Boulevard Ornano, 75018 Paris
  • Poissonniers Residence: 14-24 avenue de la Porte des Poissonniers, 75018 Paris
  • Poulet Residence: 9 rue Poulet, 75018 Paris
  • Romy Schneider Residence: 14-24 avenue de la Porte des Poissonniers, 75018 Paris

In order to secure a place in one of these residences, we advise you to apply as soon as possible as places are limited. If none of these residences have places available, there are many other residences and apartments in Paris and the surrounding area. The commute to school may be longer, but at least you will have reasonably priced accommodation for your studies in Paris.

For more information: https://www.crous-paris.fr/

Other housing solutions.

If no residence has any vacancies or if you want to try renting an apartment, ISAL offers you a web platform where you can find available accommodation in Paris.

Here is also a very good article from Flatlooker to show you how to find an apartment in Paris.

To put the odds in your favor, you will need a strong application and a financial guarantor. Then, to find an apartment, there are many digital alternatives to help you with your search. The best known are Seloger, Flatlooker, Locatme, and Somhome. There are many others, but these should be enough to get you started.

Please feel free to consult these resources to help you in your search for housing:

https://trouverunlogement.lescrous.fr/
https://www.lokaviz.fr/
https://etuloge.fr/logement-etudiant/paris
https://www.ecla.com/fr/
https://www.uxco.com/fr/logement-etudiant/paris/
https://www.location-etudiant.fr/residences-etudiantes-paris.html
https://www.appartager.com/colocations/paris
https://app.tendoors.fr/recherche/paris-et-idf
https://www.studapart.com/fr/logement-sans-garant-paris?student=1&housingAssistance=true&maxPrice=800
https://www.livecolonies.com/parishttps://www.appartager.com/colocations/paris
https://www.immojeune.com/logement-etudiant/paris-75.html
https://www.fac-habitat.com/fr/residences-etudiantes/ville-37-parishttps://www.studylease.com/logement-etudiant-paris-75000
https://www.adele.org/residence/agglomeration/paris-75/logement-etudiant
https://www.studelites.com/fr/residences/paris-ile-de-france
https://fr-fr.roomlala.com/chambre-a-louer/paris-2215
https://logement.studyrama.com/annuaire/ecole~isal-paris~paris

The joys of sharing an apartment.

While sharing an apartment can sometimes be a hassle, it remains an attractive option if you're not afraid of living with others. It allows you to pay less rent and makes it easier to convince landlords by pooling your resources to pay the deposit.

It's best to do it with serious friends, but take the time to think it through and don't make a rash decision, as sharing an apartment could turn into a nightmare. And if you don't have anyone in Paris to share an apartment with, there are many platforms that make it easy to find serious roommates. Our favorites are Appartager, La carte des colocs, and Room4Talk.

Visale: the guarantee that facilitates access to housing

The Visale guarantee is a free deposit guarantee. It covers the payment of rent and damage to the main residence in the event of tenant default.

Thanks to this reliable and free guarantee, tenants can find accommodation more easily and quickly, while reassuring their future landlord!

The Visale guarantee covers rent and damage to the tenant's primary residence up to a limit of €1,500 (including charges) in the Ile-de-France region and €1,300 in the rest of France. It offers a simpler and more reliable alternative to a physical guarantor and reassures landlords with a secure, free guarantee.

How do I obtain Visale guarantee?

The request is initiated by the tenant and is made online on the website. www.visale.fr (preferably before starting to look for accommodation). The visa is then available within two business days in the tenant's personal account.

Once the visa has been certified, it is up to the future owner to create an account on www.visale.fr. He enters the name and visa number and electronically signs the guarantee agreement. The lease can then be signed with complete peace of mind!

Financing your studies at ISAL

When they arrive at our school, many students wonder how finance their studies in Paris. In order to meet their expectations, we have written an article to guide them in their search for funding. You can also consult the list of our partners that will help you find a student job easily.

In addition to this article, I would add that self-employment can be a very good solution if you are resourceful and skilled. After a few years at ISAL, you will have the skills to carry out small paid projects. This will require a significant investment in terms of time, but will be greatly rewarded financially.

In addition, ACRE allows you to benefit from a very substantial exemption from social security contributions during the first few years, so now is the time to learn about entrepreneurship and put your skills to good use.