Host an International High School Exchange Student (Wentzville, MO)
About the Program
SHARE! High School Exchange Program, a global non-profit educational foundation since 1974, provides international student exchange services to host families and international teens. Our 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. They are excited to experience American family life, attend their local high school, and become a true member of your family while sharing their own culture and traditions.
Student Qualifications
- Speaks English
- Has comprehensive medical insurance
- Has spending money for personal expenses
- Is carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States
Who Can Host
There is no "perfect" host family. We welcome:
- 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.
Contact
To learn more or view available student profiles, contact us at 800-941-3738 or visit sharesouthwest.org/contact.