Host an International High School Exchange Student (Kokomo, IN)

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.

Responsibilities

• Experience the world without leaving home by opening your home to a high school exchange student.
• Host a student who is 14–18 years old and comes from countries including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others.
• Be part of a student's journey as they experience American family life, attend their local high school, and share their own culture and traditions.
• Welcome a student into your family with a caring heart, a stable home, and a willingness to embrace cultural differences.

Requirements

• Every SHARE! student speaks English.
• Has comprehensive medical insurance.
• Spends money for personal expenses.
• Is carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Caring heart.
• A stable home.
• A willingness to welcome a student into your family.

Benefits

• Experience the joy of hosting an international student and making a difference in their life.
• Learn about different cultures and traditions firsthand.
• Enjoy the company of a young person from another country, fostering understanding and appreciation for diversity.

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Contact

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

📞 800-941-3738

🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact