Host Families
OCEAN's host families come in all shapes and sizes, to include
single persons and senior citizens, as well as married couples who
are either with or without children of their own at home.  Host
families are simply required to be willing to provide the student
with room and board, as well as a loving family environment.  
Students are fully insured and come with their own spending
money to cover personal expenses, such as school supplies,
school lunches, clothing, haircuts, etc.  

What does a family gain by hosting?

Exposure to a different culture and language.
The opportunity to make new friends from abroad without
ever leaving their homes.
The chance to share and teach others about the American
culture and customs.

If your family would be proud to share your culture with others
and is interested in helping to educate future world leaders,
contact us today!  We will put you in touch with our nearest area
representative who will arrange to meet with you in person.

To hear what some of our students and host families are saying
about the exchange experience, CLICK HERE.
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HOST FAMILY REQUIREMENTS:

Potential host families are required to
complete the following paperwork and
provide the following items:

Host Family Application
Host Family Questionnaire
Host Family References Form -
You must provide us with at
least 3 personal references.
Host Family Background Check
Consent/Release Form - We are
required by the U.S.Department
of State to conduct a criminal
background check on all adult
members (18 years and older)
of the host family.
Letter to student and his/her
natural parents.
Photos of your family and home.
2101 E. Broadway Road, Suite 2
Tempe, AZ  85282-1735

Toll-free: 1-800-28-OCEAN (62326)
Phone: (480) 784-4671
Fax: (480) 784-4891
E-mail: ocean@oceanintl.org