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Your
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 exchange and will be excited to welcome you into their home and
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 a week before your departure.
HOSTING
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.
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