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American Host Families to sponsor Foreign Exchange Students:
How do you start? Here's how you can take the next step towards the experience of a
lifetime.
Talk it over with your entire family. Since a year with a new family member is a big step and
affects everyone, discuss it with everyone at home. See how everyone feels about the idea,
and find out what everyone's expectations are. Since it's a family decision the whole family
should have their say.
Fill out the brief application online at www.laafi.org. We will then send you more information about the program,
and a more detailed application. To ensure that we have the best families and the best
matches between them and students, this application provides a good deal of information about
your lifestyle and preferences.
After we have received your complete application, an LAAF representative will make an
appointment to meet your entire family. There you can discuss any questions about the
program and meet a contact with the organization. You can also see some student profiles,
and get to know some of the students who are available.
When you have been accepted as a LAAF host family a student will be placed with you.
This will be based upon your lifestyle and preferences, and those of the student. We will give
you his or her address, telephone number, and email so if you want you can get to know your
new family member before arrival.
Welcome your new student to the US! Before you know it you'll be at the airport waiting to
greet your new family member. And then you begin a year of growth, learning, and adventure!
Area Coordinators to recruit host families:
Individuals who are highly motivated and friendly are good candidates. The individual must be interested and open to other cultures. An Area Coordinator will be organized, have a sense of timeliness and possess the ability to follow their intuition. He or she must have strong problem-solving skills. This is a part-time position, with the option of eventually becoming a full-time managerial position. This position is perfect for stay-at-home mothers or individuals with full-time jobs that are looking to earn extra income. Training will be provided, there is no experience necessary.
The Area Coordinator will be expected to find volunteer host families for foreign exchange students, using the available and provided resources. The Area Coordinator must gain written approval from the local schools before placing students. He or she will be responsible for interviewing the families, placing the students with most qualified families and conducting a brief orientation for the families. The Area Coordinator will meet briefly, with each student for counsel and complete a short, written report on the students’ progress, once monthly (for a ten month academic period). The Area Coordinator will work from home and at his or her own convenience.
This is a part-time position with a commission-based salary. There is no quota that must be met by the Area Coordinator. The Area Coordinator may work as much or as little as he or she wants to, according to his or her availability. This is not a sales position --it is a chance to help others by recruiting volunteers for cultural exchange. The Area Coordinator must be able to work independently, with very little supervision.
Make a difference in a young persons life and in your community, apply today!
Inbound students who would like to study in the United States:
Who Can Participate?
You are qualified to participate in our exchange program if you meet the following requirements:
You are 15 to 18 years of age and in good physical and mental health.
You have at least the equivalent to a C grade point average.
You are currently enrolled in high school.
You have a sincere desire to become part of an American host family.
What are the Language Requirements?
To be accepted as an exchange student with LAAF, you must pass the SLEP written and oral English
examination. This ensures you are prepared for life in an American high school.
How Much Does It Cost?
LAAF foreign exchange programs are quite affordable. Since the actual cost to you will
depend on your home country and length of stay, prices vary. Contact us for details!
If you're interested in seeing America as an LAAF exchange student, just fill out the brief
online application. After we receive it we'll send you more program information and a "complete"
application form, which will let us know a bit more about your academic record and lifestyle. The
experience of a lifetime is just a few steps away - and you're at the best age to take full
advantage of it. Take the first step and contact us - you'll be glad you did!
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Heroes:
All foreign exchange students and host families from all over the world. YOU have made a great contribution to building tolerance and world peace through the process of cultural exchange!!! Thank you.
