Host an International High School Exchange Student (Brownsville, TX)
About SHARE!
ERDT/SHARE! is a global non‑profit educational foundation that has been providing international student exchange services to host families and international teens since 1974. The SHARE! High School Exchange Program connects American families with high‑school students from around the world for a semester or a full school year.
Student Profile
Students are ages 14–18 and come from a variety of countries, including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others. Each student:
- Speaks English
- Has comprehensive medical insurance
- Receives spending money for personal expenses
- Is carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States
They are eager to experience American family life, attend a local high school, and become a true member of the host family while sharing their own culture and traditions.
Who Can Host
SHARE! welcomes a wide range of host families, including:
- Two‑parent families (with or without children)
- Single parents
- Single adults
- Retired couples
- Empty nesters
If you have a caring heart, a stable home, and a willingness to welcome a student into your family, you may be the perfect host.
How to Get Involved
To learn more or view available student profiles, contact SHARE! today:
- Phone: 800‑941‑3738
- Website: sharesouthwest.org/contact