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Exchange Students Sprint into American High School Life

CHI exchange students sprint into American high school life, fully participating in extra-curricular activities while keeping up with academics and learning English. Students from Belgium, Turkey, France and Italy recently competed in the Capital City Invitational.  They were all smiles and hugs after they crossed the finish line.

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Do you long to travel, to experience new cultures? Why not bring the world into your own home by hosting an exchange student? Our Academic Year Program is a cultural exchange between American host families and international students coming to the US to study for a semester or an academic year. We are a US Department of State-designated, CSIET-certified J-1 sponsor program with over 35 years of experience. We believe building these meaningful relationships is the best way to create a more peaceful world. Help us change the world – sign up to be a host family today!

 

HOW IT WORKS

1.

MAKE CONTACT

Contact CHI through this website, through a Coordinator or through an Administrator to express interest in hosting a student.

2.

APPLY

Fill out our online application and complete the vetting process, which includes background checks, a home visit, and references.

3.

WAIT FOR PLACEMENT INFORMATION

Once we’ve received your completed application, we do all the work to make sure you are matched with a student that’s just right for your family. We will usually involve you in the process and show you applications. The placement season runs from January to the late summer, so there is plenty of time to make the best choice.

4.

HOST

a. When the placement has been made, we will provide a host family orientation and help you prepare for an exciting experience for you and your family.

b. Once your student arrives, we will support your family and your student to have the best experience possible.

c. Your role is to provide three meals a day, a welcoming home environment, and the kindness of an open heart to a brave young student! This program is about building relationships and sharing each other’s cultures.

5.

MONTHLY UPDATES

a. The Department of State requires that we conduct host family and student visits as well as monthly reports. These help us to stay in regular communication so that we can address issues openly and help you as efficiently as possible.

b. These updates occur throughout the program until your student’s departure for home.

6.

…AND REPEAT!

We would love to have you back! Many of our host families continue to host throughout the years. Once your application is in our system, hosting again is as easy as making a few little updates.

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