Host a Foreign Exchange Student in Idaho

In the 2019-20 Academic Year, 3,597 international students studied in the state of Idaho.  504 of these students attended high school or secondary schools in Idaho and most of them lived with host families.

Idaho 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 Columbia, Thailand, Belgium, Mexico, Ecuador, France, Spain, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Slovakia, and others.

Our agents travel the globe in 75+ countries to bring the brightest students to study.

Idaho Students
  • Come with their own spending money, Shoshone Falls, Silverwood Theme Park and Hells Canyon.
  • Are fully insured with their own medical insurance throughout the program.
  • Have an English ability rate of at least 70%.
  • Are high school students between the ages of 15-18.
  • Receive a full medical test prior to leaving their country.
  • Keep good grades in their home school.
Idaho 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 Idaho for our students.

Any Idaho 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.

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Key International Student Statistics for Idaho

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: 66
  • Total Number of Students on J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa: 438
  • Total Number of F-1 and J-1 Visa Students (Secondary Students): 504
  • Total number of SEVIS Certified schools and universities in Idaho which are approved to provide student visas to international students: 56
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 Idaho

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

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