American Host Families
Requirements and Responsibilities
HOST FAMILY RESPONSIBILITIES
The host family treats their student as a family member – involving them in activities, excursions and household chores. A monthly stipend is paid to the host family to offset expenses related to hosting the student.
Students are provided with the following:
- Bedroom with study area and access to WiFi
- Three balanced meals a day for high school students; two for adults
- Transportation to school for high school students. Host families are asked to provide guidance and direction in navigating public transportation alternatives upon their arrival.
- Assistance with shopping, doctor visits, emergency care, etc.
HOST FAMILY REQUIREMENTS
Every host family has to pass a background check, and an interview and home inspection by ED Homestay. The home should be located within reasonable distance from the school in order to provide easy transportation for the student.
ED HOMESTAY RESPONSIBILITIES
ED Homestay is here to support both the host family and the student, and to act as a mediator should a situation arise. Our Student Managers are available to assist students and host families in the adjustment process and throughout the course of the student’s stay in America. They are available 24/7 for emergency assistance.
Like mentors, the Student Managers meet the students regularly to ensure they are progressing well academically and socially. A progress report is also prepared to update the students’ parents on a monthly basis. EdHomestay, host families and school personnel provide an important support system to ensure student success.