High School Student Exchange Changes Lives

ETC provides inbound program opportunities for high school students throughout the world to study in an American high school and live with an American family. ETC's outbound program offers students the chance to study and live in a foreign country. Education Travel & Culture is a unique, personalized organization whose first goal is to provide exceptional support for both students and host families through a network of local coordinators and dedicated office staff.

Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the world? Would you like to learn more about other cultures? Join our mission as Local Coordinator or as a loving Host Family! Click the following link to learn more about our organization to make sure it's great fit for you

• Voluntarily welcome 1 or 2 high school exchange students of their choosing to join their family for a semester or a full school year.
• Ensure a safe and nurturing home environment for the student(s)
• Provide a room (can be shared with a similar aged host sibling) & his/her own bed
• Provide 3 meals per day
• Transportation to and from school and for extracurricular activities
• Give love and support to the student(s)
• Explore cultural differences and similarities
• Build lasting relationships with their new international son/daughter

• Are excited to learn new cultures through engaging with high-school exchange student
• Do not need previous experience. This role is a great addition to any human services or education-based resume
• Can take advantage of the family-friendly, flexible schedule that complements a busy schedule (10-20 Hours/Month)
• Can earn annual performance-based incentive trips (including international trips to destinations like Europe, South America, Asia and more!)
• Have the opportunity for potential growth into a management position
• Share the hosting opportunity through connecting with people in person, social media, or other means.
• Identify qualified host families for our high school exchange students
• Work closely with exchange students, host families, and local high schools including monthly oversight of the exchange student
• Receive full training, teaching and ongoing support from the Field Manager
• Can earn supplemental income based on student placement and student oversight

Hosting a foreign exchange student and becoming a Local Coordinator is a great way to start to explore international opportunities! ETC works with the U.S. Department of State to find homes for high school foreign exchange students coming to the USA on a J-1 visa. Your role as a host family or as a Local Coordinator makes a profound impact in your community, the lives of students, your family, and our global mission of spreading international goodwill.