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International Student Exchange Company Seeks Host Families

Do you have a loving family and a spare room available at your home? Invite an international student to stay with you this year during his or her high school experience in the U.S.

Holy Names High School in Oakland seeks qualified host families to provide a safe and nurturing home environment for international high school students attending our school from abroad.

Participating families will be offered compensation starting at $700 per month for 10 months. The students have their own insurance and spending money.

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Our homestay service company, Green Planet, will provide you with dedicated support staff, host family training and emergency support 24 hours/day throughout the school year, as well as regular group activities for you and the student to share with other participating families.

If you would like to take advantage of this unique opportunity to make a difference in a young person’s life by hosting an international student, please request an application from: info@gphomestay.com or contact 510-283-3435 for more information.

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