
Share Your American Culture
Today, July 4th is a sacred day in American culture. It’s a day we celebrate the freedoms and wonders of our country. Just like us other countries are proud of their heritage and are eager to share it. Hosting a student provides your family an opportunity like the no other. You get to bring the world into your home. Student’s love learning how Americans live and want to share their country cultures with you as well.
Many students still need host families for the upcoming school year – please contact us today to learn how you can open your home to the world!
SAE offices are closed Tuesday July 4th to observe Independence Day.
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Community Hosting
J-1 Visa Program for Secondary Students

SAE J-1 Visa Program includes:
- Enrollment in a U.S. public high school for one or two semesters
- Room and board with a volunteer host family
- Orientation training after student’s arrival in the U.S.
- Support and contact with an SAE Local Coordinator and Regional Program Coordinator
- Regular Program Evaluation
- Departure training prior to the end of the school year
- Health and accident insurance
- Airport pick-up and drop off for arrival and departure from the program
- DS-2019 support for J-1 Visa applications
The program excludes:
- International and domestic air travel
- School fees
- Additional activity fees
- Lunch at school
- Personal money
Students should be prepared to provide for their own personal expenses and for any meals outside of those eaten with the host family. Placements in our J-1 Visa program are determined by school and host family availability. Students should be prepared to be placed in any region in the continental United States.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please fill out our inquiry form to the right, and an SAE Program Coordinator will get in touch with you within 48 business hours.