Host Families Sought For Student Exchange Program

The American International Youth Student Exchange Program (AIYSEP) is a non-profit high school foreign exchange program in the United States, Europe, and other parts of the world. AIYSEP believes a greater international understanding is accomplished among people and countries through cultural and home stay programs. It offers qualified students a chance to spend a summer, semester, or school year with a host family in  America or abroad.

At present, American host families are being sought for 25 students from high schools in Europe and other foreign countries for the coming school year. Students will arrive in the United States in late August, attend the local school, and return home in late June next year. The students, all fluent in English, have been screened by their school counselors in their home countries and will receive medical insurance and spending money.

American families with small children are welcome to participate in the program. All families hosting a student for the year can deduct $50 a month for income tax purposes.

AIYSEP is also seeking American High School Students, ages 15 to 19, who would like to spend a high school semester or year with a European family or to participate in a 4- or 6-week family stay abroad in the summer. Students are screened by AIYSEP school counselors and educators in the local schools. Candidates who have evidence of maturity, superior character, and knowledge of English and a foreign language can be finalists and become AIYSEP students.

Interested students and families are asked to please contact the AIYSEP International Headquarters: Office of the Director, 200 Round Hill Road, Tiburon, CA 94920; 800/347-7575.