Host an International High School Exchange Student (Frisco, 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. The SHARE! High School Exchange Program invites caring individuals and families to host international exchange students for a semester or a full school year.

Student Profile

• Age: 14–18 years old
• Countries represented include 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

Host Family Eligibility

There is no “perfect” host family. The program welcomes a variety of household types, 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