Host an International High School Exchange Student (Bradenton, FL)

About the role

SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking caring individuals and families to host international exchange students for a semester or a full school year. Hosted students are 14–18 years old and come from countries including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others. They will experience American family life, attend a local high school, and become a true member of your family while sharing their own culture and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stable home environment for a high‑school exchange student for a semester or a full school year.
• Integrate the student into family life and the local community.
• Support the student’s attendance at a local high school.
• Share American culture and traditions while learning about the student’s culture.

Requirements

• Two‑parent families (with or without children), single parents, single adults, retired couples, or empty‑nesters.
• A caring heart and a stable home.
• Willingness to welcome and support an international student.

Benefits

• Opportunity to share your home and heart while changing a student’s life.
• Experience cultural exchange and learn about another country’s traditions.
• Each student arrives with comprehensive medical insurance and personal spending money.

To learn more or view available student profiles, contact us today:
📞 800‑941‑3738
🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact