No experience is required. We provide full orientation and ongoing support to ensure you feel confident in welcoming a student. Our team will guide you step by step, from preparing your home to helping your student adjust to daily life.

We offer flexible hosting options. Families can host short-term (4–12 weeks), one semester (4–6 months), or for a full academic year (9–12 months). The commitment you choose depends on your availability and comfort level.

If a hosting allowance is provided, it is designed to help offset basic costs like meals, utilities, and transportation support. It is not a salary, but rather a way to ensure hosting does not create a financial burden for families. The main reward is the cultural enrichment and relationships built.

Cultural adjustment can sometimes be challenging. Our local coordinators are always available to provide support, mediation, and problem-solving. If serious issues arise, we may arrange a new placement for the student to ensure everyone’s wellbeing. Host families are never left to handle difficulties alone.

Students go through a careful application and screening process, which includes academic records, language ability, references, and personal interviews. We match them with host families based on compatibility, lifestyle, and shared interests. This helps ensure the best possible fit for both students and families.

Yes, students generally have a good level of English (or the local language of the host country), though proficiency levels vary. Living with a host family and attending local schools helps them improve rapidly. Families are encouraged to be patient as students adjust.