Oui-Connect’s short-term hosting programs bring international teens to experience real American school life through a unique blend of homestay, ESL classes, and classroom shadowing.
As a host family, you offer a warm home base while students spend their days learning English, attending local high-school classes, and discovering daily life in the U.S. With full support, guidance, and coordination provided, you create a meaningful cultural exchange that benefits both the visiting student and your own family.
A short-term Cultural & Academic Exchange — Made Possible by You
When you welcome a student into your home, you become the heart of an unforgettable experience. Oui-Connect’s spring and fall hosting programs bring small groups of international teens to discover real American school life, and your home becomes their anchor, their comfort, and their window into daily life in the U.S.
Each weekday, your student will take English classes in the morning and spend their afternoons “shadowing” a local high-school student. They’ll follow real classes, meet teachers, explore campus life, and see what American education is truly like, all while returning home each day to you and your family.
This special blend of homestay, ESL learning, and school immersion is meaningful not only for the visiting student, but also for you, your children, and your home.
What Makes This Program Unique
Your participation creates a one-of-a-kind experience built on cultural exchange, learning, and friendship:
- You welcome an international student into your home, offering warmth, routine, and a safe place to learn and grow.
- Each weekday, your student attends ESL classes, helping them build confidence and improve their English quickly.
- In the afternoons, they shadow local high-school students, experiencing American classroom life, observing lessons, and getting involved when appropriate.
This program works wonderfully for families who have busy weekday schedules — parents can work full days while students are at school from morning to mid-afternoon.
You think this program is made for you?
Your Role as a Host Family
Your everyday life is what makes this program extraordinary. Hosting is simple, flexible, and centered on genuine connection.
As a host family, you will:
- Welcome a student into your home for 2–4 weeks during spring or fall.
- Provide meals, a comfortable room or shared bedroom, and a warm family atmosphere.
- Offer basic help with transportation to school or planned activities when needed.
- Include your student in everyday moments, family dinners, conversations, weekend errands, little outings. the small things that make them feel part of your home.
You don’t need teaching experience or special skills. Just openness, kindness, and the desire to share your daily life with someone eager to learn from you.
How Oui-Connect Supports You
You won’t host alone we support you every step of the way. Oui-Connect coordinates everything behind the scenes, from school partnerships to ESL classes and daily schedules.
As a host family, you’ll receive:
- Clear guidance and information before, during, and after the student’s stay
- A friendly local coordinator who checks in and helps with any questions
- 24/7 support for emergencies or urgent concerns
- A host-family stipend as a thank-you for your time and generosity
Most importantly, you’ll give a young student a life-changing opportunity and in return, your family gains a meaningful, international connection that often lasts long after the visit ends.
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