Host an international exchange student
Benefits of hosting an ECEP student:
- Learn about another culture and language
- Give your family a broader perspective of the world
- Gain a life-long relationship and friends in other countries
- Create positive impressions about America and Americans
A qualified Host Family:
- Is interested in learning about another culture
- Is warm, loving, and patient
- Can provide a bed, study space, three meals a day, and transportation
- Lives in a SEVIS approved school district that can issue an I-20 for the student’s F-1 visa
ECEP students:
- Are screened for maturity and English ability
- Are covered by insurance
- Have money to pay for personal expenses