SAE Host Families come in all shapes and sizes and can include working parents, empty nesters, single parents, and singles. Our families are from varied economic, religious and racial backgrounds. Are located across all 50 states, and are from rural, suburban and city areas. 

• Open communication, encouragement, patience, and sound advice.

• A separate bed, which can be in a shared room with a host sibling of similar age and same gender, and a quiet place to study.
• Three meals a day.
• Local transportation. (as students are not permitted to drive during the program)
• Treatment as a member of the family, which include the same rules, responsibility, and love provided to members of the family.

Additionally, safety of everyone involved in the program is of extreme importance, which is why we ask that all participants, students, host families, local coordinators, and staff, abide by the regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Council of Standards for International and Educational Travel (CSIET), and Student Ambassador Exchange. 

SAE high school exchange students come with their own spending money and are responsible for paying for their own personal activities and extracurricular activities, including school clubs. You will need to pay the minimal costs, associated with housing another person, such as utility bills, increase in groceries, etc.

Hosting is a volunteer opportunity. The Internal Revenue Service has authorized families to claim a $50 per month charitable contribution deduction on their itemized tax returns.

Students have their own accident and health insurance coverage during their stay. They will not have to join your health plan.

Most SAE students will attend a full academic school year of 10 months, typically September through June. We do have a few students every year hoping to attend for only the spring or fall semesters, a five month program.

SAE students are from around the globe. Many of our students hailing from Asia and Europe.

You will also have access to 24-hour support and advice from your Local Coordinator, who will help match you with a student, promote the program to your community, and monitor your experience during your student’s stay.

Submit our short Host Family Application and we can get you matched with a student who matches YOUR family’s interests!