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Things to Do Once You Arrive in the House

Welcome to Europe Stay! Whether you are staying in Poissy in the Paris region of France or Birkirkara in Malta, these steps will help you settle in and prepare for your first few days. Check your booking confirmation for your allocated house, room and arrival instructions.

Our House Locations

House 1 – France

Location: Poissy, Paris region

Address:
60 Ter Bd Robespierre,
78300 Poissy, France

Use this address for your journey and follow the check-in instructions provided with your booking.

House 2 – Malta

Location: Birkirkara

Address:
Flat 10, 67, Valley Hill Court,
Triq it-Torri Wejter,
Birkirkara BKR 4730, Malta

Confirm that your booking is for Flat 10 before collecting your keys or arranging a delivery.

House 3 – Malta

Location: Birkirkara

Address:
Flat 11, 67, Valley Hill Court,
Triq it-Torri Wejter,
Birkirkara BKR 4730, Malta

Confirm that your booking is for Flat 11. Houses 2 and 3 share the same building address but have different flat numbers.

Confirm Your Arrival and Collect Your Keys

Contact the accommodation representative named in your booking instructions when you arrive. Confirm your allocated house and room, complete any agreed check-in steps and collect your keys or access instructions.

Keep your booking confirmation and any identification requested for check-in ready. Let your accommodation contact know if your arrival time changes.

Check Your Room and Available Facilities

Check your room and any inventory provided. Report existing damage, missing items or maintenance concerns promptly, with photographs where helpful. Keep a copy of your report.

Ask how to use the kitchen, bathroom, laundry and other facilities available in your house. If Wi-Fi is included in your booking, request the network details and check that you can connect.

Settle into Shared Living

Help make your house a comfortable place for everyone. Follow the rules and arrangements provided for your accommodation.

Read Your House Rules

Check the arrangements for visitors, quiet hours, smoking, cleaning and shared spaces. Ask your accommodation contact if anything is unclear.

Keep Shared Areas Tidy

Clean up after cooking or using shared facilities. Store your belongings in your allocated space and respect other residents' food and personal items.

Check Waste and Recycling Arrangements

Ask where to place rubbish and recycling, which bags or bins to use and when collections take place. Follow the instructions for your particular property.

Use Facilities Responsibly

Follow the operating instructions for the appliances provided. Turn off lights when you leave a room and report leaks or faults to your accommodation contact.

Keep Your Keys and Belongings Secure

Check how to secure the entrance and your room. Keep keys and access codes private, and store your passport, documents and valuables safely.

Get to Know Your Housemates

Introduce yourself, respect each other's privacy and discuss how you will share common spaces. Keep noise considerate, especially when others are studying or resting.

Get to Know Your Local Area

Locate everyday essentials and plan your route to school before your first day.

House 1 – Poissy, France

Getting around: Plan your journeys from Poissy using Île-de-France Mobilités. Check current routes, ticket options and service updates before travelling.

Groceries and meals: Find food shops, supermarkets and places to eat near your Poissy address. Check opening hours before visiting and buy the essentials you need for your first few days.

Local services: Locate a pharmacy and save your route back to the house. Use the full Poissy address when arranging deliveries or appointments.

Houses 2 and 3 – Birkirkara, Malta

Getting around: Use the Malta Public Transport Journey Planner to find bus stops and plan journeys from Birkirkara. Check routes, travel times and any service updates.

Groceries and meals: Find food shops, supermarkets and places to eat near Valley Hill Court. Check opening hours and use the kitchen facilities according to your house arrangements.

Local services: Locate a pharmacy and save your route back to the building. Always include Flat 10 or Flat 11, as appropriate, in your delivery address.

Before You Finish Your First Day

A few simple checks will help you feel more prepared in either country.

Save Important Contacts

Save your accommodation contact, school contact and a trusted person's number. Let someone close to you know that you have arrived safely.

Know the Emergency Number

For a police, fire or medical emergency in France or Malta, call 112 free of charge. Give your exact address and flat number where applicable.

Locate the emergency exits and read the fire safety instructions displayed in your house.

Organise Your Documents

Keep your accommodation agreement, booking confirmation, identification and school documents accessible and secure. Save any check-in records and receipts.

Prepare for Your First Day

Confirm your school reporting time and address, check your journey and charge your phone. Contact your school if you need help with its arrival or enrolment instructions.