Home Stay

Hey all,

I’m looking for a website where I can search for host families in Europe and North America. If you’ve had any good experiences with or know of a website where I could arrange a homestay holiday, I’d be interested in hearing your answer.

Many thanks! x

For high school aged students the top three are AFS, YFU and Rotary.
http://www.yfu.org/
http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home
http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/youthprograms/RotaryYouthExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx
However these are not HOLIDAY programs. You are expected to attend school and be a part of a family — including chores and activities.
If you are looking for a HOLIDAY, the STUDY abroad site is not the place to be.

2 Responses

1. Feisty Says:
   February 7th, 2010 at 7:54 am

   For high school aged students the top three are AFS, YFU and Rotary.
   http://www.yfu.org/
   http://www.afs.org/afs_or/home
   http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/youthprograms/RotaryYouthExchange/Pages/ridefault.aspx
   However these are not HOLIDAY programs. You are expected to attend school and be a part of a family — including chores and activities.
   If you are looking for a HOLIDAY, the STUDY abroad site is not the place to be.
   References :
   14 years hosting/repping exchange students

2. Hart S Says:
   February 7th, 2010 at 8:36 am

   You might want to try couchsurfing.com. It’s not an ideal setup, but I do have a very reliable and honest friend who has hosted many people through this service.

   I am currently thinking of moving to France to teach English next year, and share your interest in finding a homestay website. I’d love to hear from you via email, to learn what you’ve discovered and to brainstorm ideas together. Take care!
   References :

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