Host an International High School Exchange Student (St. Johns, FL)
About the role
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 seeks caring individuals and families to host international exchange students for a semester or a full school year. Hosted 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. Students are eager to experience American family life, attend a local high school, and become a true member of the host family while sharing their own culture and traditions.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, stable home environment for a high school exchange student.
- Offer a private bedroom, meals, and access to family activities.
- Support the student’s attendance at a local high school and integration into American life.
- Share your family’s culture and traditions while learning about the student’s culture.
Requirements
- Be a caring individual or family with a stable home.
- Be willing to welcome a student aged 14–18 for a semester or a full school year.
- Provide a bedroom and meals for the student.
- Accept that the student has comprehensive medical insurance and personal spending money provided by the program.
Host Family Types
- Two‑parent families (with or without children)
- Single parents
- Single adults
- Retired couples
- Empty nesters
To learn more or view available student profiles, contact us today:
📞 800‑941‑3738
🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact