At AYUSA, we believe the best way to experience another culture is by opening your heart and home to a young person from another country. When you host an AYUSA exchange student, your family and community gain the opportunity to learn about another culture while you obtain the chance to share your American values and traditions.

AYUSA is a non-profit organization that promotes global learning and leadership by creating opportunities for international high school students to experience life in America. Since 1980, AYUSA has provided opportunities for more than 40,000 students from around the world to live and study through our programs.

Learn more about the benefits of hosting a high school exchange student:

• Call 888.552.9872
• Complete an inquiry form

As a host family, you will become part of the worldwide AYUSA family, a proud leader in student exchange programs. AYUSA is a leader for many reasons:

AYUSA students are carefully selected – Only the best and brightest students can become AYUSA students. Students are evaluated for their grades, social and intellectual maturity, willingness to live in the United States, and leadership qualities. Every student is able to speak, read, and write in English.

AYUSA students come from over 75 different countries – We are proud to offer you a rich diversity of students between ages 15-18 years. Search our student profiles by age, nationality, religion and even personal interests!

We support our host families every step of the way – From student selection and school registration to academic and supportive counseling for each exchange student and host family, our network of local representatives is there to assist you.

Meet students that are excited to live with an American family just like yours!