What is hosting all about?
If you’re thinking of hosting a student, consider the incredible opportunity by joining Educatius host family program!
"At the beginning, it felt like a never-ending sleep-over. But then I really started to feel at home, and I wouldn't change it for anything! I've come to know my family and love them a lot." – Djama from Djibouti
Families and communities also receive a financial benefit.
Host families receive a monthly stipend, and the tuition paid by students also supports your local high school. It’s a benefit for all!
Opening your home to an international student brings the world to your doorstep. It’s an opportunity to share the true essence of American culture with a young person and contribute to global understanding.
By hosting, you enrich your family's life with diverse perspectives and experiences, creating bonds that last a lifetime.
"My host family was amazing, always welcoming and helpful. My favorite memories are all the laughter we had together, watching movies, biking, and kayaking."
– Elisa from Italy
Can I host? What do I need to do?
We welcome all families to host our international students. Whether you have teenagers, young children, no children, are empty nesters, or a single-parent household, you just need to provide a supportive and loving environment for a student, or two!
Requirements to be a host family:
Be at least 25 years old
Speak English at home
Provide a bedroom (can be shared with another international student)
Regular meals
Occasional transportation
Patience, love, and support throughout the school year
Application Process:
Initial conversation with a Local Coordinator
Complete host family application and pass background checks
In-home visit to tour the student’s living space
Reference checks
Once approved, get matched with a student and we’ll help you connect virtually.
Meet our students!
Our students come from over 50 countries, bringing their unique cultures and experiences to their host families. They have been accepted as a fulltime student at your local high school and are eager to immerse themselves in American culture, share their own, and become part of your family.
"My relationship with my host family is precious. My favorite memory is my football senior night. My local coordinator was phenomenal and always ensured our experiences were excellent." –Tan from Vietnam
About students‘ Host Families...
"I have developed so much love for my host family and miss them so much. They were welcoming, and I felt like part of the family quickly! I loved spending time with them and all the support I got." – Sofie from Norway
"My host family included me as one of their own, making me laugh and giving me the best experience of my life. I will always consider them my second family." – Clara from Spain
Exceptional support from a leader
Educatius is the leader in USA high school exchange programs with 21 years of experience and 11 years of certification from CSIET (we scored a 100% compliance rate in our most recent evaluation). Our exceptional, experienced staff and dedicated Local Coordinators in your community ensure both students and host families have an enriching experience.
Educatius:
Is the largest organization dedicated to international high school programs for F-1 visa students
Maintains long-term partnerships with high schools in your community
Has experienced and dedicated staff providing comprehensive support
Uniquely provides resilience training for students and all the adults who support them via the Global Youth Resilience Initiative
CSIET sets standards for safe and ethical international student exchange programs. Certification demonstrates adherence to high standards, ensuring student and host family safety and well-being.
When you host, you make an impact beyond your family
We believe in the transformative power of education, and as an organization, we are dedicated to making a positive and long-lasting impact on the world. This includes our commitment to providing equal access to education through Aiducatius, fostering resilience among our students and strengthening local communities through our Community Impact Fund.
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Aiducatius: Supporting education in underserved areas of Africa and Latin America through school supplies, uniforms, teacher salaries, and more.
Environmental Impact: Projects like responsible tree planting and forest conservation
Join us in sharing authentic America with the world and contributing to global understanding.
For more information and to ask questions about being a host family, click or scan the QR code and complete the form!
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