Host a Foreign Exchange Student in California

In the 2019-20 Academic Year, 160,592 international students studied in the state of California.  5,763 of these students attended high school or secondary schools in California and most of them lived with host families.

California 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 France, Spain, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Ukraine and others.

Our agents travel the globe in 75 countries to bring the best and brightest exchange students to study abroad.

California Students
  • Have their own spending money to spend in Hollywood, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Franciso.
  • Are completely insured worldwide through the program.
  • Have an English proficiency rate of 70% or higher.
  • Are high school students between the ages of 15-18.
  • Receive a thorough medical exam prior to leaving their country.
  • Maintain good grades in their home country high school.
California Host Family
  • Come in all varieties, styles, and types.
  • Are extremely interested in global affairs.
  • Are open-minded, receptive and loving to all people.
  • Are proud to share their local California/American culture with others.
  • Have a desire to learn more about other cultures.
  • Are looking to help promote peace through cultural exchange.

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

Any California 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 California

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: 4,346
  • Total Number of Students on J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa: 1,417
  • Total Number of F-1 and J-1 Visa Students (Secondary Students): 5,763
  • Total number of SEVIS Certified schools and universities in California which are approved to provide student visas to international students: 2,143
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 California

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

Other California locations!

Los Angeles – San Diego – San Francisco – San Jose – Dublin  – Fresno – Orange – Riverside – Anaheim – Santa Monica – Santa Barbara

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