Become a Host Family to a High School Exchange Student - Decatur, Alabama!

Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the world?

Would you like to learn more about other cultures?

Hosting a foreign exchange student is a great way to start! ETC works with the U.S. Department of State to find homes for high school foreign exchange students coming to the USA on a J-1 visa.

We have students arriving from a variety of countries, ages 14-18, who are looking for an American family to share this once in a lifetime experience with.

What does being a host family entail?

• • Ensure a safe and nurturing home environment for the student
  • Provide students with a room (can be shared with a similar aged host sibling) & his/her own bed
  • 3 meals per day
  • Transportation to and from school and for extracurricular activities
  • Give love and support to the student
  • Explore cultural differences and similarities
  • Families with or without children are accepted

What are the students like?

• • Bring their own spending money and health insurance
  • Have good English skills
  • Are highly screened for the program
  • Excited to meet their American family! Why should we become a host family?
  • Learn a new culture by tasting new foods, listening to new music, and speaking a new language
  • Share your culture with an exchange student
  • Add another member to your family
  • Help an exchange student get an American education and the experience of a lifetime!

Learn more today!