Host a Foreign Exchange Student in Georgia

In the 2019-20 Academic Year, 24,265 international students studied in the state of Georgia.  1,161 of these students attended high school or secondary schools in Georgia and most of them lived with host families.

Georgia host family homes are welcomed to become part of the exciting world of student exchange. Exchange students will be arriving in August from countries such as Germany, Brazil, South Korea, Columbia, Thailand, Belgium, Mexico, Ecuador, and others.

International reps scour the globe in 75+ countries to bring the best and brightest exchange students here to the U.S.A. to study abroad.

Georgia Students
  • Come with their own spending money for Atlanta Zoo, Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola, etc.
  • Are medically insured entirely through the program.
  • Speak English at a skill level of at least 70%.
  • Are high school students ages 15-18
  • Receive a full medical test prior to leaving their country.
  • Keep good grades in their home school.
Georgia Host Family
  • Come in all styles
  • Are interested in world affairs
  • Are receptive and loving
  • Want to find out more about other cultures
  • Are proud to share their local culture
  • Want to promote peace through cultural exchange

Local representatives are committed to recruiting the finest families in Georgia for our students.

Any Georgia resident can apply to be a host family. Host families can be a single person, single parents, or empty nesters. It does not matter if you live in a house, town home, condo, or apartment, you can host a foreign exchange student.

If you are interested in becoming a host family, click here to get more information.
If you are interested in becoming a student, click here to get more information.

Key International Student Statistics for Georgia

Over 1,000,000 high school and college exchange students come to the U.S. each year, according to NAFSA. Thousands of those students stay with Host Families. Let us help you find an exchange student to host who will be a perfect fit for your family.

Total International Students and Economic Contribution from NAFSA

High School/Secondary Student Statistics from CSIET and US Department of Homeland Security

  • Total Number of Students on F-1 Student Visa: 758
  • Total Number of Students on J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa: 403
  • Total Number of F-1 and J-1 Visa Students (Secondary Students): 1,161
  • Total number of SEVIS Certified schools and universities in Georgia which are approved to provide student visas to international students: 363
If you are interested in hosting an international student or are an international student and would like to apply to a US institution, Call us Today! at +1 (203) 285-6767.

Activities in Georgia

Host families are encouraged to include their exchange students in family activities, outings, and events.  For great deals on interesting experiences for the whole family, visit Groupon Georgia.

Sources

*F-1 Secondary Students by State: Department of Homeland Security SEVIS Data Mapping Tool, March 2021 Statistics
**J-1 Secondary Students: Council on Standards for International Education and Travel (CSIET) 2018-19 J-1 Students by State Data
***Total International Students and Economic Value Statistics: NAFSA: Association of International Educators 2019-20 Economic Value Statistics
****Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools: Department of Homeland Security SEVIS School List March 2021