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Become a host family<\/h1>

Change a young person\u2019s life! Host an international student from a term to an academic year, supported by the Educatius team across the UK and Ireland.<\/p><\/section>\n\n\n

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Experience different cultures within your own home<\/h2>

Have you ever thought of opening your home to an international student? Not only can you make a huge difference in a young person\u2019s life\u2014it could be the best thing you\u2019ll ever do for yourself and your family! When you welcome an Educatius student into your home you make their dream possible\u2014and experience a new culture without leaving home!<\/p>Become a host family<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Four reasons why<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Connect with the world<\/h6>

When a young person joins your household, it broadens your horizons right away! You\u2019ll learn how a person from another culture thinks and feels, and you can share their excitement as they learn about your country and culture.<\/p><\/div>

Support your local school and community<\/h6>

Increase diversity, cultural experience and internationalism at local schools and within the community.<\/p><\/div>

Ongoing help and support from Educatius<\/h6>

Become part of the Educatius community of families in your area, widen your social circle and receive ongoing support and advice from our highly trained local staff.<\/p><\/div>

Earn a stipend to support your family<\/h6>

All of our host families receive a monthly stipend for hosting our students that can help with cost-of-living increases.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Stories from our families<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cThe relationships we have made and the knowledge my children have gained from hosting is priceless. I like to think that my children are growing up to see that while we may live in different countries, speak different languages, and believe differently we are all humans and deep down inside we all want the same things out of life. To be loved and accepted. If more people in today\u2019s world really understood that, imagine how amazing this world could be!\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>

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“Going in, we were a little bit nervous. We have four kids, so we didn\u2019t know if we could handle another one, especially a teenager. But in the end, we gained a totally different perspective on life. Our kids loved him, and he was so sweet. He was an all-around great kid.”<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>

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“I can’t pick just one favorite memory! I loved dinnertime after Tran created an amazing dish, seeing her get along with the little kids, watching her graduate, talking together in the evenings, seeing her excitement in Dublin, meeting her mother and laughing with her a lot.”<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>

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\u201cWe have hosted for four years. Each student and experience helped us grow as a family in a different way. We are constantly amazed at how different the experience is from year to year. Our family has been blessed in ways we cannot measure to be a part of those six kids\u2019 lives!\u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>

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Rewarding experiences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We welcome all kinds of host families: large or small, single parents, empty nesters and retirees\u2014everyone is welcome to apply. There is no \u2018typical\u2019 family. Some host for the whole school year, or a term or semester, while others prefer to be a welcome family for a few weeks when students first arrive and are not yet placed with their long-term host family. Students are enrolled full-time in secondary school or college, so they will be busy much of the time with their own activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our SELECT high school programmes allow students to choose their school and we seek host families within a reasonable commute of their school. Our Classic exchange high school programmes provide an affordable option for international students looking for a more flexible alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us to see if we have a student coming to a school near you. <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet our amazing students!<\/h2>

Students from countries around the world are eager to learn from their British or Irish experience. At this age (14-18) they are curious and open. They soak up everything, want to share, and evolve quickly. Their time with a host family helps them become more self-reliant and mature. This is a gift to them, and you will experience the satisfaction of making a huge difference in their lives.

These students already speak English and must meet all the requirements of our partner schools. They come from many countries including Brazil, Taiwan, France, Spain, Norway, Italy and Germany.<\/p>Become a host family<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Be a Local Coordinator<\/h2>

As a Local Coordinator, you will place international students with host families and be the backup support if the family is traveling without the student or if there is a crisis. These relationships have proven to be very rewarding for our Local Coordinators, who truly make a difference in these people\u2019s lives.<\/p>Read more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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