Share Your Life—Host an AFS Exchange Student
Each year, AFS exchanges close to 13,000 students, young adults and teachers from around the world who want to experience what it’s like to live and study in another country.
In the U.S. we host more than 2,500 international high school students. The experience of studying abroad in the U.S. is unparalleled.
Why Host an AFS Exchange Participant?
- Enrich your family’s life by sharing it with a young person from another culture and country.
- Bring your family closer together.
- Introduce new cultures and customs to your children.
- Get more involved in your community by participating in AFS activities.
- See the U.S. and our culture through new eyes.
- Develop a lifelong connection with your hosted student.
- Help a young person grow into a more confident and knowledgeable adult.
- Join thousands who believe in the AFS Mission of building a more just and peaceful world.
AFS welcomes all kinds of families. To find out more about hosting, submit a Host Family Interest Form or call 1-800-876-2377.
