Change a Young Person's Life: Host an Exchange Student

iE-USA is looking for open-minded, loving families to host international exchange students during the upcoming school year (August 2011-June 2012). This is a wonderful opportunity for families of all types looking to open their home and make the world seem just a bit smaller by hosting a student for a school year.

iE-USA was founded in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization. We are devoted to the growth of friendship and understanding among the people of the world and believe that learning about other cultures, languages, and customs is the best way to eliminate international fears and prejudices. Specifically, we observe that host families who share their homes and their lives with an international student become interested in his or her country.They grow more tolerant and understanding of different customs and values. Many visit their student's country out of affection and increased curiosity sparked by their hosting experience. Students who participate in a home-stay program become personally involved with their host families and often come to love their host country. Talking daily with their families helps increase their proficiency in English. Even within a short period of time, they greatly expand their worldviews.

You can host a student for the entire school year or a single semester. Students are all between the ages of 15-18 and will attend the public high school in your district. They come financially, emotionally, and academically equipped to excel and excited to learn and live in the United States.

iE-USA is a J-1 visa sponsor designated by the United States Department of State (DOS)authorized to issue DS-2019 forms to students enrolled in the program. In addition, iE-USA holds a “Full Listing” with the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel(CSIET) since the 2006/2007 cycle and is present in their yearly Advisory List.

Please visit our website for more information, testimonies, and to apply. All household members over 18 years of age must pass a criminal background check. Apply today or refer a family!