living with a host family 
living with a host family
Host families are responsible for providing a safe and accepting environment for their host student as a member of their family. Our partner in China carefully visits, screens, and interviews all families who wish to open their homes to CIEE students. While Chinese host families receive a small stipend, they offer to host students because of their interest in learning about new cultures building relationships with their host “son” or “daughter”.
CIEE defines hosts as single parents, couples with or without children, or retired persons, without restriction as to race, color, religion, economic status, or geographical location. We ask that you be open minded about your host family placement, and when filling out your application, supply us with as much information about yourself as possible to ensure that we are equipped with the information we need. Only in exceptional situations will host family placements be changed prior to departure.