American Councils for International Education
American Councils is a grantee grantee organization of the U.S.Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural
Affairs (ECA) and is accredited by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET).
Host a Student! (Get the American Council Brochure).
Because the State Department is involved, qualifying as a host family requires completing an application, and the ability to provide the following:
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The Host Family must be able to provide meals and snacks
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A bed in a room not shared with the opposite gender
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A place to study
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Transportation to school
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Commitment to allow the student to be involved in their family and school activities
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Students cannot work, unless for volunteer hours for school, or small babysitting or yard maintenance in their neighborhood.
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Students do receive a small stipend for personal items and school related activities.