Loving families are needed in the Rochester/Buffalo area this summer. Host a French or German exchange student for 3 -6 weeks and help make these students dream come true! This is a great way to learn about the French and German culture, create lifelong friendships and increase your children's cultural awareness. If you have a passion for education and learning about the world's different cultures, we want to hear from you!
German Summer Homestay Dates: June 22-Aug 3 OR July 17- Aug 7
French Summer Homestay Dates: July 8-29
Program overview:
The program starts during the summer and lasts for approximately 3 or 6 weeks.
Students will fully immerse into an American host family.
Homestay with volunteer host families, usually in homes with children.
Each host family must be screened and vetted being the student is placed.
Exchange students and host families will be supported by NISE staff.
Student Overview:
Students are selected from all over German and France.
Students are 13-17 years old.
English levels range from intermediate to advanced.
Student profiles will be provided to host families.
Students will have complete medical/liability coverage while on the program.
Students will come with their own spending money.
Students can vacation with their host family and cover their portion of the expenses.
Host Family Overview:
Each interested host family must complete a host family application.
Each family member 18 years or older must complete a background check.
Home visit, interview, and 2 references are required and completed by a trained and screened staff member.
Program staff will prepare host families for hosting with an orientation.
Host families are to provide their student with room and board = 3 meals/day and their own bed.
Past and current participating locations:
Oregon, Washington, Michigan, New York, Colorado, Arizona, North Carolina, California.
