HOST FAMILY
Your host family is the heart of your exchange . You will share everyday life with them and join their family traditions .
Host families go through a thorough application process , including an in-home interview and background checks , before they are selected . Our staff and local representatives spend a lot of time finding the right host family for you . Your host family will have a genuine interest in exchanges and will be excited to welcome you into their home to share their everyday lives with you .
Once your placement with a host family has been confirmed , we will contact you with all the details and you will be encouraged to start communicating with them . This match may happen anywhere from a few months to shortly before your departure .
HOSTING
EXPERIENCED AND PREPARED
Many of our host families have hosted exchange students before , so they are very familiar with our exchange programme and able to make you feel comfortable right away . Some of them host a student every year and talk about their ‘ sons and daughters ’ around the world . We also ensure that host families are well prepared before you arrive .
From the everyday routines to special occasions , living with a host family will give you a unique insight into life in your chosen destination and mean that you gain another family across the world whom you will keep in touch with for years to come .
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All our host families are either voluntary or receive a contribution for hosting . They open their homes and hearts because they are keen to ‘ adopt ’ a son or daughter from another country and share and learn about each other ' s culture .
Your host family will be your main support while you are on your exchange , helping you integrate into their family and wider community . They will also be excited to learn all about your family and lifestyle back home .