Host an International High School Exchange Student (Columbus, IN)
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! your heart & home. Change a Life. Open your home to a high school exchange student and experience the world without leaving home! SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking caring individuals and families to host international exchange students for a semester or a full school year.
Student Profile
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
Our students are excited to experience American family life, attend their local high school, and become a true member of your family while sharing their own culture and traditions.
Every SHARE! 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
There is no "perfect" host family. We welcome:
- 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.
Get Started
To learn more or view available student profiles, contact us today.
📞 800-941-3738
🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact