Study in a foreign country or host a student from a foreign country

The Shoreline Rotary Club is accepting preliminary applications through October 17th from high school students in Shoreline who would like to spend a year studying abroad or would like to participate in a short-term exchange during the summer as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.

Students with good academic and leadership skills are encouraged to apply for a year-long youth exchange abroad, beginning in August of 2019. Short-term exchanges (four weeks abroad, four weeks hosting in Shoreline) are also available during the summer of 2019. Rotary will screen and arrange for host families and sponsoring Rotary clubs in the host country, and also arrange enrollment in an appropriate school in the host country for participants in the year-long program.

Rotary is an international organization made of up volunteers involved in community service. It emphasizes high ethical standards and works toward peace and understanding in the world.

Rotary operates the largest youth exchange program in the world, with more than 80 countries and 8,000 students participating each year. The Youth Exchange Program is low cost, and offers youth the experience of learning another culture and language, making life-long friendships abroad, and seeing another part of the world. In recent years, Rotary has sponsored students from Seattle to live in Switzerland, Italy, Brazil, Japan, France, Thailand, Finland, Ecuador, Sweden, Spain, Chile, Turkey, Taiwan and Germany.

We are also seeking families in Shoreline who would like the experience of sharing their home with a student from abroad for four to six months.

If you would like more information or an application, please email Scott Saunders, Youth Exchange Officer for the Shoreline Rotary Club, at or visit our website at Rotary District 5030 Youth Exchange.

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Host an Italian high school student who will attend Shorecrest next year

Looking for a couple of awesome Shorecrest families to host a high school Italian student next year.

Join the Ergon cross cultural exchange program and host Mattia or Andrea in the next school year! The Italian family will offer your son or daughter a direct exposure to Italian culture through an all-expenses paid summer vacation in Italy and Ergon sponsors the flight!

Mattia: A good student and a nice, polite and sunny boy, Mattia is always ready to help his friends. He loves the outdoors and any kind of sport. His passion is skiing, but he also does water-polo, plays tennis and soccer with his friends, loves to bike… and is open to new adventures. Travelling with his ski racing team he has learned to be independent and adaptable. An only child, he would love to experience life with a host sibling!

Andrea: Andrea is an intelligent student and a thoughtful, friendly, responsible boy. He has a very close bond with his family; with six siblings he has learned to be independent. He competes at disc throw on a team, enjoys soccer, skiing, biking, and is interested in trying kayaking, canoeing, rafting…. With a well-rounded personality and many interests, including reading, music, drama, he is curious and open to new experiences.

We specialize in a rigorous selection process ensuring that students are academically strong, responsible, and proficient in English.

Our Shorecrest and Seattle families are happy to share their experience with you. To learn more, visit the Ergon website and email.

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Host families needed for Foreign Exchange Students

Students from all over the world are looking to attend Shorewood and Shorecrest High Schools this Fall through International Student Exchange.

They come with their own spending money and health insurance.

You don’t have to have a student in High School to be a great host family.

Families with small children and empty nesters also make great host families.

If you want a student from a particular country, you can be matched to that student.

For questions contact Darren Jordan 425-791-4792. 

ISE is a non-profit organization.

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Host family needed immediately

Looking for host family for a 17 year old boy from China for the rest of the school year at Shorecrest. His interests include playing basketball, swimming, bike riding, music and shopping. He is very polite and easy going.

If you are interested in welcoming this young man into your family, please contact Darren via email

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Host an Italian student, your child will be invited to Italy

Ergon, an Italian-based organization partnering with NorthWest Student Exchange, is looking for families to host a 16-17 year old Italian student for a semester or school year.

Ergon program ensures a true cross cultural opportunity. The Italian families offer to your son or daughter a direct exposure to Italian culture through an all-expenses paid summer vacation in Italy, and Ergon sponsors the flight.

Ergon specializes in a rigorous selection process ensuring that students are academically strong, responsible, and proficient in English; we devote great care to matching students with host families. Students are fully insured and arrive with pocket money for all expenses, including recreation activities and vacations.

Several of our Italian students have attended Mercer Island, Skyline, Bothell, Vashon, Roosevelt, Garfield, Ballard, Nathan Hale and Lake Washington high schools with excellent experiences for students and families alike. Past and present host families are happy to share their experience with you.

To learn more, email and visit our website.

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Explore new cultures without leaving your home by hosting an exchange student

Explore new cultures without leaving your home. You and your family will learn, firsthand, about another exciting country by opening your heart and your home to a high school exchange student from around the world.

Would you be a part of this? A host family is needed for a foreign exchange student who will be attending your High School for the 13/14 school year. A potential host family is needed for students from the following countries: Germany, Brazil, France, Vietnam, Bolivia, China, Belgium, Spain, Croatia, Netherlands, Slovakia, Taiwan, Finland, Thailand, Mexico and Denmark.

Students come with good English skills, their own insurance and spending money, and mainly the desire to be a member of an American family. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school student hosts this year.

For more information about the students and the program, contact Darren Jordan at 425-791-4792.

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Six homeless French students - can you help?

Jamin Henderson is the local coordinator for a program that brings foreign students to the U.S. for a home stay experience. She has a group arriving from France this Wednesday and still needs homes for six of them.

The host families simply provide a bed and family meals for July 31 to August 21. The organization plans activities for the students, which the families are welcome to join.

Here's information about the six students:

1. (17)  boy - likes cycling, movies, plays the trumpet and sports
2. (16)  boy - plays rugby and enjoys video games
3. (17)  girl   (FROM July 31- August 11 ONLY. Have a family for her from 11-21.) -likes piano, swimming, music, shopping and reading
4. (15)  boy - Plays tennis, and electric guitar
5. (14)  boy - likes badminton, bowling and basketball
6. (17)  boy (NEED FROM Aug 10-21. Have a family for him from July 31-Aug 10.) - Likes fencing, volleyball and traveling

 Please contact Jamin today at 360-661-0552.

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Host families needed for students coming from France July 31-Aug 21

Host families are needed to provide homes for students coming to the Seattle area with a group from France. They will be here from July 31 to August 21. Horizons du Monde is a nonprofit organization which has been bringing students and host families together for 30 years.

Host families need to provide a bed and meals eaten with the family. The entire group of students will be going on excursions together and the host family is welcome to join in. Wild Waves, Downtown Seattle and the Space Needle are destinations. 

Your student will also be able to do activities with your family and travel with you if that is in your plans, while they are here. If you would like to be part of this opportunity, contact Jamin today, 360-661-0552.

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Host families needed for French students July 31-August 21

Emily and Kaitlyn Paulsen
with Constance, their French
student

Seven more host families are needed to provide homes for students coming to the Seattle area with a group from France. They will be here from July 31 to August 21. Horizons du Monde is a nonprofit organization which has been bringing students and host families together for 30 years.

Host families need to provide a bed and meals eaten with the family. The entire group of students will be going on excursions together and the host family is welcome to join in. Wild Waves, Downtown Seattle and the Space Needle are examples of destinations. 

Your student will also be able to do activities with your family and travel with you if that is in your plans, while they are here. If you would like to be part of this opportunity, contact Jamin today, 360-661-0552.

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Host families needed for French students from July 31 to August 21

Emily and Kaitlyn Paulsen with Constance,
one of their French guests, taken at Snoqualmie Falls last summer.

Local host families are needed for students coming from France for a stay in Puget Sound from July 31 to August 21.

Host families need to provide a bed and meals eaten with the family. This is a large group coming all together, who will stay with different host families.

Organizer Jamin Henderson says, "We have a few group activities planned while they are here and your family is welcome to join us. Wild Waves, Downtown Seattle, and the Space Needle are a couple of examples." 

The student will also be able to do activities with their host family.

Last summer, John and Deb Paulsen of Lake Forest Park hosted two students from this program. 

"Over the few short weeks that we were fortunate to enjoy with our host students, we saw our favorite spots in the city from a whole new perspective, and learned a lot about the French Culture. This is definitely a positive experience that we will treasure for years to come."

Their daughters, Emily and Kaitlyn, learned a lot from the experience. Emily says, “Being able to experience France’s culture through our exchange students was one reason why hosting was so rewarding for me.”

If you would like to be part of this opportunity contact us today. Horizons DuMonde, Jamin Henderson, 360-661-0552. 

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Host families needed for French students this summer

Parlez-vous Français? You don't really need to speak French to host a French student for a few weeks. Students are coming here to polish their English, see the area, and learn more about the U.S.

Host families are needed for French students coming to Seattle for a few weeks this summer. As a host family, you have the opportunity to learn about another country and language without having to leave home. 

We are looking for families that would be willing to open up their homes and hearts this summer for this program. Families receive a small stipend to help with activities and gas.

Contact Jamin Henderson, 360-661-0552, for more information about the students coming and the program.

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Host a foreign exchange student

Being a host family is a wonderful experience that enriches the lives of students and families throughout the world. By accepting a foreign exchange student into your home, you are opening your heart and mind to a culture and helping to bridge the gap between two different countries.

International Student Exchange is seeking host families for foreign exchange students, age 15 – 18, who will attend your High School for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year.

Our exchange students come from many countries including: Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Japan, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, and Vietnam. Also Bolivia, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Mexico, Slovakia, Taiwan and Montenegro.

All students have good English skills. Our students also have full health insurance and monthly spending money for all personal needs. The students have the desire to perfect their English skills and want to live as a member of an American family. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school student hosts.

For more information about the foreign exchange student program and students coming in the fall, contact: Darren Jordan, ISE Representative, 425-791-4792.

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Host a foreign student at Shoreline Community College and bring the world to your dinner table

A new international student at orientation
Photo courtesy SCC

Are you interested in gaining international experience? Do you like helping young people learn and grow? Would you like to share your home and that empty spare bedroom?

            

ABODE Homestays (ABODE) is currently looking for home-stay hosts for international students who will begin studying at Shoreline Community College this fall. 

In home stays, the host provides the student with a private, furnished bedroom and three meals a day, often a self-serve breakfast and lunch and then dinner prepared by the host most nights of the week. Hosts are not required to provide transportation to school as students will use public transportation.  The host receives a monthly stipend of $625 as compensation for the costs of hosting a student.

            

Young families, single parents, retired couples and single people from a variety of ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds are eligible to host students if they meet the home-stay requirements. 

            

Students will be arriving in mid-September and applications must be received by ABODE at least one month before placement.  The time allows the organization to find the best matched homes for the students.  Hosts are generally informed of their student two to four weeks ahead of arrival. 

            

A successful host is interested in other cultures, likes to share the American experience and would enjoy having an international student in their home.

For more information, check the website or contact ABODE Homestays by email or phone 206-527-8654.

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CORRECTION: Bonjour! Host families needed for French students

Correction to previous article - phone number has been updated!

Host families are needed for French students coming to Seattle for a few weeks this summer. What a way to learn about another country and language without having to leave Seattle!

There is a group of students all coming together. They will be doing activities together as a group for part of the time and the rest of the time, they will be spending with your family. We have one boy and one girl that we are looking for a host family for. 

We are looking for families that would be willing to open up their homes and hearts this summer for this program. The students arrive on July 31st and are here until August 21st.

It is not necessary to speak French - the students are here to practice their English (American) and experience local culture. 

Contact Tracie Chandler for more information about the students coming and the program at 425-760-2753.

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Host family needed for foreign exchange student at Shorewood

A host family is needed for a foreign exchange student who is attending Shorewood High School for the remainder of the school year. (11/12) A potential host family is needed for the following student: a girl from Thailand who enjoys cooking and baking, playing tennis, dancing, playing the violin, singing, and is very creative. She enjoys spending time with her family including her grandparents on the weekends. She also enjoys studying and is an A student.

Students come here with good English skills, their own insurance and spending money, and mainly a desire to be a member of an American family. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school hosts this year.

For more information about the students and the program, email or phone Jamin Henderson at 360-661-0552.

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