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