Become a Host Family to a Foreign Exchange Student
WELCOME TO THE IACE HOST FAMILY / HOMESTAY PROGRAM
Would you like to Become a Host Family?
Do you want to host a foreign exchange student in your home? Being a host family can be a rewarding experience. Not only are you providing the exchange student with the thrill of a lifetime to live in Los Angeles, but you are also creating an incredible experience for you and your family, too. And if you want to become a host family, we can help.
International Academic Cultural Exchange, Inc (IACE) is a cultural exchange company based in Los Angeles that offers high school international students from different countries the opportunity to study abroad at an American High School, whether public, private or boarding school. Exchange Students also get to experience the American education system, improve their English speaking skills, experience new customs, participate in the culture of our country and build many memorable and positive memories.
Because we are such a diverse community, our host families can range from single parents, married with or without children, grandparents, widowed from many different religions, etc... Host Families are given a generous monthly stipend.
When you open your home to an international exchange student and become a host family, you will gain a son or daughter, a brother or sister to your children or a grandchild. Our mission is to give a memorable positive experience to both the exchange student and the host family. We look for open, out-going, communicative and caring host families that will provide a loving and safe environment and that will treat and care for that international student in the same way they care about their own family.
As a host family, you will be giving an exchange student the opportunity to develop their English skills and leadership skills that will help them throughout their lives. If you would like to be part of the IACE Homestay Program complete the host family application below or if you have any questions about the IACE Homestay Program email us at www.info@iacela.com!
Below Photos: Exchange Student with Host Family shopping for a Christmas tree, Exchange Student with his best friends Host Mother on Halloween, Exchange Student with her Host father and Host brother at Graduation, Exchange Students with their host mother
Would you like to Become a Host Family?
Do you want to host a foreign exchange student in your home? Being a host family can be a rewarding experience. Not only are you providing the exchange student with the thrill of a lifetime to live in Los Angeles, but you are also creating an incredible experience for you and your family, too. And if you want to become a host family, we can help.
International Academic Cultural Exchange, Inc (IACE) is a cultural exchange company based in Los Angeles that offers high school international students from different countries the opportunity to study abroad at an American High School, whether public, private or boarding school. Exchange Students also get to experience the American education system, improve their English speaking skills, experience new customs, participate in the culture of our country and build many memorable and positive memories.
Because we are such a diverse community, our host families can range from single parents, married with or without children, grandparents, widowed from many different religions, etc... Host Families are given a generous monthly stipend.
When you open your home to an international exchange student and become a host family, you will gain a son or daughter, a brother or sister to your children or a grandchild. Our mission is to give a memorable positive experience to both the exchange student and the host family. We look for open, out-going, communicative and caring host families that will provide a loving and safe environment and that will treat and care for that international student in the same way they care about their own family.
As a host family, you will be giving an exchange student the opportunity to develop their English skills and leadership skills that will help them throughout their lives. If you would like to be part of the IACE Homestay Program complete the host family application below or if you have any questions about the IACE Homestay Program email us at www.info@iacela.com!
Below Photos: Exchange Student with Host Family shopping for a Christmas tree, Exchange Student with his best friends Host Mother on Halloween, Exchange Student with her Host father and Host brother at Graduation, Exchange Students with their host mother
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What does a Host Family provide?
- A clean, safe and friendly home environment
- Make the international student feel part of your family
- Opportunities for the international student to practice English and participate in family activities
- Provide a separate furnished room
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner weekdays (if student decides to buy lunch at school, it will at the cost of the student)
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends (if students are out with friends on weekends they will be accountable for any expenses)
- Transportation to and from school if home is not located within walking distance (if the school provides transportation and/or the metro stop is in "walking distance" from the home then the host family does not personally have to take the student to and from school).
- Transportation on weekends locally - i.e. the mall, movies (all IACE host families will be provided a distribution list of other IACE host families living in proximity so carpooling can be arranged)
What does a IACE provide?
A cultural orientation with the international student and host family
A cultural orientation with the international student and host family
- 24 hour assistance
- Generous monthly stipend for reimbursable living expenses
- Monthly monitoring of student personally and academically
Our International Foreign Exchange Students
- Ages 15-18
- Interviewed before being accepted into the IACE Program
- Screened for maturity to participate in the IACE Program
- Come with full health insurance
- Have their own spending money
A Message from the President/CEO of IACE
My job as President is to ensure that ALL international foreign exchange students and host families know if you want someone to talk to, you can call me. I live locally in Los Angeles. I am part of the international students' life in LA and I am always available to my host families and international students. Both international student and host family should feel confident that I am here to help you with anything you need.
My job as President is to ensure that ALL international foreign exchange students and host families know if you want someone to talk to, you can call me. I live locally in Los Angeles. I am part of the international students' life in LA and I am always available to my host families and international students. Both international student and host family should feel confident that I am here to help you with anything you need.
Host Family Testimonials
“What wonderful girls you have given me. I am truly thankful to you for introducing me to such joy. My lonely house has once again become a happy home.”
Barbara- Current Host Family (2012/2013)
"Grace is doing beautifully. She is struggling with History but is not disheartened...she knows that it will continue to get easier. She does her homework every day, keeps her room clean is lovely in the home and over all is
just a dream!"
Nancy – Current Host Family (2012/2013)
“What wonderful girls you have given me. I am truly thankful to you for introducing me to such joy. My lonely house has once again become a happy home.”
Barbara- Current Host Family (2012/2013)
"Grace is doing beautifully. She is struggling with History but is not disheartened...she knows that it will continue to get easier. She does her homework every day, keeps her room clean is lovely in the home and over all is
just a dream!"
Nancy – Current Host Family (2012/2013)
How to Become a Host Family for an Exchange Student
STEP 1
Submit the Host Family "Inquiry Form"- please submit to sandra@iacela.com or via regular mail Attention: International Academic Cultural Exchange, Inc.
STEP 1
Submit the Host Family "Inquiry Form"- please submit to sandra@iacela.com or via regular mail Attention: International Academic Cultural Exchange, Inc.
| Host Family Inquiry Form.pdf |
STEP 2
An IACE representative will conduct a phone interview.
If IACE and potential Host Family feel hosting is a good fit, then we will proceed to step 3.
STEP 3
IACE representative visits family in their home and conducts an interview on all family members.
Host family completes application to host
IACE conducts a criminal background check for all members of the family and/or persons living in the home that are 18 years of age and older.
STEP 4
IACE collects result of criminal background check
IACE calls references provided by host family
Family is accepted to host an IACE student if proven as a suitable host family.
*Please note there is no guarantee of a student due to factor such as: the number of students applying, the student Embassy interview to receive visa to enter the United States, etc...
An IACE representative will conduct a phone interview.
If IACE and potential Host Family feel hosting is a good fit, then we will proceed to step 3.
STEP 3
IACE representative visits family in their home and conducts an interview on all family members.
Host family completes application to host
IACE conducts a criminal background check for all members of the family and/or persons living in the home that are 18 years of age and older.
STEP 4
IACE collects result of criminal background check
IACE calls references provided by host family
Family is accepted to host an IACE student if proven as a suitable host family.
*Please note there is no guarantee of a student due to factor such as: the number of students applying, the student Embassy interview to receive visa to enter the United States, etc...
| -host_family_application_2019.pdf |
HOST FAMILY APPLICATION
HOST FAMILY GUIDELINES
| Host_Family_Guidelines_2019.pdf |