Host an International High School Exchange Student (Leander, TX)
SHARE! High School Exchange Program · Leander, TX · 1 mo ago
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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 Details
- Age: 14–18 years old
- Countries represented include France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others
- All students speak English
- Each student has comprehensive medical insurance
- Students receive spending money for personal expenses
- All participants are carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States
Ideal Host Families
There is no “perfect” host family. SHARE! 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