Open Your Home. Welcome the World.
Host an international high school exchange student.
Open Your Home. Welcome the World.
Families across the United States have the opportunity to make a global impact – right from home. By becoming a CIEE BridgeUSA High School host family, you can welcome an international high school student into your household and share the everyday moments that make American life unique.
Hosting an exchange student is a meaningful cultural experience for both your family and the student. Students attend a local high school, participate in family life, and become part of your community while learning about life in the United States.
Interested in Learning More?
Complete the form below to learn more and connect with a CIEE BridgeUSA representative about becoming a host family.
As a host family, you will:
- Share your culture, traditions, and daily life
- Support a student as they experience school and community in the U.S.
- Build meaningful global connections that often last a lifetime
- Welcome students who are excited to learn, participate, and become part of your family
Why Families Choose to Host
Bring the world home
Experience another culture without leaving the United States and see your own traditions through new eyes.
Make a meaningful impact
Host families often become lifelong mentors during one of the most important years of a student’s life.
Fits many households
Families, couples, empty nesters, and single hosts are all welcome.
Why Host with CIEE BridgeUSA?
CIEE is the largest and oldest BridgeUSA sponsor in the United States, with decades of experience supporting students and host families. When you host with CIEE, you receive:
- Thorough student screening and placement
- Host family orientation and resources
- Local CIEE support staff
- 24/7 emergency support for peace of mind
- Thousands of families across the U.S. host with CIEE each year – and many return to host again.