These requirements apply to host parents or any adult 18 years and older responsible for the direct care, well-being and/or supervision of a minor exchange student.

How old do you have to be to have a foreign exchange student?

Generally, students must be between the ages of 15 and 18 to qualify. However, specific host country age restrictions (upper and lower) do apply. In some cases and for some destinations, mature 14 year olds may apply.

What are the requirements to host an exchange student?

What are the Requirements to Host a Foreign Exchange Student?A private bedroom with desk/study facilities.Transportation to and from school.2-3 meals per day.A laundry facility to use.Jun 5, 2020

Do you have to have kids to host exchange students?

One of the biggest misconceptions about hosting an exchange student is that you have to have kids of your own and a spouse or partner in order to become a host family. The truth is, you can be single, married, have kids or no kids, be empty nesters, etc. – there is no such thing as the “typical” host family.