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PAX - Program of Academic Exchange is a program of PAX Laurasian Exchange and is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program sponsor.

PAX - Program of Academic Exchange is a program of PAX Laurasian Exchange and is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program sponsor.

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      • Coordinator Application
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What Makes a PAX Host Family?

Welcoming

Warm and willing to share their daily life with their student

 

Curious

Interested in learning about other countries and cultures

 

Open Minded

Made up of outgoing and flexible family members

 

Diverse

Many members or few—with or without children or teens

 

Up for It!

Excited and able to meet the needs of their new son or daughter

 

Share your  America

Imagine sharing your corner of the U.S. with a high school exchange student from one of 70 countries! 

Learn to see your world through fresh eyes.
Gain an appreciation for another country without leaving home.
Expand your concept of family in important ways.

Become a PAX Host Family?

To learn more, please take a moment to fill out the inquiry form below, and we'll be in touch to answer whatever questions you may have.

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Timeframe

Host 6-8 weeks or even the entire school year—students arrive Aug./Sept.

Insurance

All PAX students come with health insurance and their own spending money.

24/7 Support

Not only do host families have a Coordinator nearby, PAX maintains a 24/7 emergency line.

“As empty nesters, we find Gustave's 'can-do' attitude and youthful enthusiasm contagious. I can’t wait to see what other adventures he takes us on!”

—Diana Weggler (VT), host mom of Gustave (France)

“We host because we want to learn about other cultures and teach our children about the world—right from our own home.”

—Megan Nelson (MN), host mom of Beam (Thailand)

“We would recommend hosting a student to anyone. We have learned and grown so much.”

—Steve Koziara (MT), host father of Orane (Belgium)

“Although he’s no longer in our home, he will always be in our hearts as a son and brother.”

—Sabrina Hickey (IN), host mom of Shu (Japan)

“Family movie night selections, grocery shopping, and after-church breakfasts will never be the same, and we always look forward to her special Cameroonian dishes!”

—Antoinette Brady (TN), host mom of Claude (Cameroon)

“It made us see the places we’d taken for granted through fresh eyes. Our only regret is that it’s ending too soon.”

—Khristi Ward (TX), host mom of Alex (Ukraine)

"Through everyday experiences, we had the joy of discovering our similarities and understanding our cultural differences on a much deeper level."

—Nancy Bonnaire (VA), host mom of Wadhah (Yemen)

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