Host an International High School Exchange Student (Cedar Park, TX)

About the program

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. SHARE! invites you to open your home to a high‑school exchange student and experience the world without leaving home.

Student profile

Students are ages 14–18 and come from countries including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others. Each student:

• Speaks English
• Has comprehensive medical insurance
• Has spending money for personal expenses
• Is carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States

Host family eligibility

We welcome a variety of household types, including:

• Two‑parent families (with or without children)
• Single parents
• Single adults
• Retired couples
• Empty nesters

Host responsibilities

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

Benefits of hosting

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on a young person’s life
• Cultural exchange and enrichment for the entire family
• Experience of international traditions and perspectives within your home

Contact information

To learn more or view available student profiles, contact us today:

• Phone: 800‑941‑3738
• Website: sharesouthwest.org/contact