Each year, Academic Year in America (AYA) brings over 1,000 foreign exchange students, ages 15 to 18, to the United States to immerse themselves in the American experience. Our students come from more than 30 counties, such as Germany, Brazil, Italy, France and South Africa, and have a multitude of diverse talents and interest. We are looking for families in the NW Ohio/SE Michigan area who have an interest in hosting one or more of our students. Through its tailored matching system, AYA will provide your family a unique opportunity to find a student who will be the perfect fit in your home. For five or ten months, host families will provide the student two meals a day, and a place to sleep and study. Host families are as varied as the students

ASSE was originally founded in Sweden, in 1938 by the Swedish national Ministry of Education. It sponsored exchange programs between Germany and Sweden. In the late 1940s, the program was expanded to include exchange programs with France, Great Britain and other countries in Europe. In March, of 1976, at the recommendation of the United States State Department, ASSE was incorporated as a not for profit organization in the US designated as a designated sponsor of secondary academic year programs with Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. In the 1980s ASSE (originally 'American Scandinavian Student Exchange') expanded its exchange program countries to include most of 'Western Europe', Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and other Latin American countries.

Pacific Intercultural Exchange (PIE) is a non-profit educational organization that has sponsored more than 20,000 students from 40 countries since its founding in 1975. The organization is designated by the US Department of State and is listed by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel, certifying that the organization complies with the standards set forth in CSIET's Standards for International Educational Travel Programs. Through international exchange, we break down communication barriers and misconceptions we have about people that have different values, or may look different that us. Our students are between the ages of 15-18 and are anxious to share their cultural experiences. P.I.E. currently has programs to match almost every family's needs, ranging in length from a semester to a full academic year, where the students attend local high schools. We realize that American families are very diverse and we appreciate their willingness to open their home and heart to an international teen. Our host families come from all walks of life. Hosts can be single, married, retired, with children, or no children. Families are encouraged to contact P.I.E. immediately, as it will allow the proper time for the students and hosts to get to know one another before they actually meet for the first time. People interested in learning more about student exchange or arranging for a meeting with a representative may call P.I.E. toll-free at 1-888-743-8721.

Looking for Community Reps for a foreign exchange student program for high school students. Must be able to communicate well and work with families and schools. You would need to find loving interested homes, interview the families and continue the relationship with the students by monthly contact. This is a part time contract with room for growth. Excellent for retired, stay at home moms/dads or a second job. Transportation and basic computer skills required.

www.ccigreenheart.org CHANGE YOUR WORLD BY HOSTING AN EXCHANGE STUDENT Nonprofit seeks volunteer host families for foreign exchange students in plano tx. "Host families make all of the difference," said Allison Graham, Outreach and Training Manager. "They influence a young adult's life, changing world views, and making dreams come true. When the family is so willing to give, they have just as many rewarding and enriching experiences as the student." For more information, visit http://www.ccigreenheart.org/usprograms/host.aspx, please call your local Coordinator Shally Perez @ Email: [email protected] or contact 469-834-6377. CCI Greenheart's mission is to promote cultural understanding, academic development, environmental consciousness and world peace.