Host a Foreign Student in Fredericksburg, VA

“I stayed in a German host family’s home, it was wonderful. My husband & I want to provide the same kind of experience.” Julie M. -TX

Exchange students from all over the world will arrive in Fredericksburg!

You can make a world of difference in the life of one foreign exchange student.

Fredericksburg 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 Brazil, South Korea, Columbia, Thailand, Belgium, Mexico, Ecuador, France, Spain, Italy, Krygystan, Mongolia, Slovakia, Czech Republic and others.

Our international agents cross the world in 75 countries to find the best and brightest exchange students.

International Exchange Students –

  • Have their own spending money for buying sports/movie/concert tickets, books, or any other items they want or need.
  • Are fully insured medically through the program.
  • Have an English skill level of at least 70%.
  • Are high school students ages of 15-18.
  • Receive a medical exam prior to leaving their country.
  • Maintain good grades in their home school.

Local reps look for the best families for our exchange students.

Fredericksburg Host Families –

  • Come in all varieties and styles.
  • Are interested in global, worldwide affairs.
  • Are open-minded and receptive.
  • Are proud to share their culture.
  • Have a desire to learn about other cultures.
  • Would like to help promote peace through cultural exchange.

Any capable Fredericksburg resident may apply to be a host family. A host family can be a single person, single parents, grandparents. Whether you live in a house, town home, condo or apartment you can host a foreign exchange student.

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 Fredericksburg.

Over 100,000 exchange students come to the U.S. each year. Dozens of those students stay with Fredericksburg Host Families. Let us help you find an exchange student to host who will be a perfect fit for your Fredericksburg family.

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.