No, it is not required. However, many coordinators host or have hosted exchange students in the past. You will probably find it is much easier to ask someone in your community to host a student if you are doing so or have done so yourself. You’ll be able to answer their questions from personal experience and share your own experience as a host parent.

Please note that in an emergency situation, it may be required that your student stay temporarily in your home until a more permanent home is found. For this reason, all coordinators receive a home screening and must have all household members submit information for criminal background checks.