Host a Foreign Exchange Student in Rhode Island

In the 2019-20 Academic Year, 5,225 international students studied in the state of Rhode Island.  274 of these students attended high school or secondary schools in Rhode Island and most of them lived with host families.

Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island Students
  • Come with their own spending money to buy any incidentals they need or want while they are here; concert tickets, books, etc.
  • Are insured medically while they are here via the program.
  • Have an English rate of at least 70%.
  • Are high school students ages of 15-18.
  • Receive a full medical exam before leaving their country.
  • Maintain good grades in their home school.
Rhode Island Host Family
  • Come in all types.
  • Are interested in worldwide affairs.
  • Are open-minded and receptive to new ideas.
  • Are proud to share their local culture.
  • Want to learn more about other cultures.
  • Want to help promote peace through cultural exchange.

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

Any Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

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: 248
  • Total Number of Students on J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa: 26
  • Total Number of F-1 and J-1 Visa Students (Secondary Students): 274
  • Total number of SEVIS Certified schools and universities in Rhode Island which are approved to provide student visas to international students: 74
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 Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island.

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