Host an International High School Exchange Student (Mountainbrook, AL)
About the role
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 organization invites caring individuals and families to host a high school exchange student for a semester or a full school year. Hosted students are ages 14–18 and come from a variety of countries, including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others. While staying with a host family, students attend the local high school, live as a true member of the family, and share their own culture and traditions.
Who can host
- Two‑parent families (with or without children)
- Single parents
- Single adults
- Retired couples
- Empty nesters
Any host must have a caring heart, a stable home, and a willingness to welcome a student into the family.
Student profile
- Age: 14–18 years
- Languages: Speaks English
- Insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance provided
- Personal expenses: Spending money supplied
- Screening: Carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States
Contact information
Phone: 800‑941‑3738
Website: sharesouthwest.org/contact