International Students Looking for Host Families in Port Washington

The International Student Exchange is looking for at least one Port Washington family to host an international student this upcoming school year.

The international student would be treated as another member of the family while attending Schreiber High School, which was named a High Performing Reward School by the New York State Department of Education for the 2016-17 school year, in September. The students, ages 15 to 18 ½ years old, can stay for 5 months, 10 months or 12 months programs.

The internationals students come from more than 45 countries and are fully insured with a medical policy. All students know English and they must maintain certain grades to get into the program. While they must maintain a “C” average and carry at least four academic classes, most of them are “A” and “B” students.

The International Student Exchange describes the traits of a good host family:

• Interested – Interested in sharing our culture
• Involved - Encouraging and helpful
• Responsible - Mature and stable
• Understanding Patient and accepting in sharing our culture
• Room and Board - Room enough for a student’s bed and room—can share with family member of the same gender, no more than 4 years apart, and also provide meals – just like another member of the family

If you or anyone you know may be interested in hosting an international student, learn more about the program here or contact Lisa Strahs-Lorenc at lstrahs@iseusa.org.