When speaking with families from across the United States, we often get asked, “Will I get paid to host an exchange student?” While there are some types of international exchange student organizations that compensate host families, people who host through the Academic Year in … [Read more...]
How Do I Host a High School Exchange Student?
For some, the process of becoming a host family to a high school exchange student is a bit foreign — a lot of people haven't done it before! If you find yourself interested in the opportunity but aren't sure where to start, you're in luck. We've made it easy to become a host … [Read more...]
Host Family FAQs: Who Can Host a High School Exchange Student?
https://youtu.be/S0dBgtvKqWo Have you ever wondered who is eligible to become a host family to high school exchange students? Just as there’s no “typical” American family, there is no standard host family. Academic Year in America (AYA) host families come in many sizes, from … [Read more...]
Why Host an Exchange Student: 5 Major Benefits
https://youtu.be/RgMnWxgaYjM Do you ever feel like you want to make a difference in the world, but you don’t know where to start? Hosting an international exchange student is one of the easiest ways to make an impact on a young person’s life – and on your family’s life and … [Read more...]
Host Family Responsibilities: 5 Things You Need to Host an Exchange Student
Families across the country will open their hearts and homes to international high school exchange students for this upcoming school year. But what does a host family need to provide and what are their responsibilities? Here are 5 things that a host family needs to host an … [Read more...]
Why You Should Host a Student with AYA
https://youtu.be/QLOrqv54gvY Academic Year in America (AYA) is proud to be a program of choice for international students and host families across the U.S. If you are thinking about hosting an exchange student, you’ll find many reasons to host a student with … [Read more...]