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Covenant’s International Program is seeking families who are interested in hosting an international student. International students have been an important part of Covenant’s student body for many years. We are a globally minded community who relish in the opportunity to learn more and find new opportunities to interact with other cultures. The international program offers students and families the ability to gain cross-cultural experience through our hosting program. The International program is twofold in that international students experience American culture, while domestic students and host families have the opportunity to interact with students from over 8 countries.

Levels of Hosting
  • 10 month hosting- August- May This commitment is for one school year. The students come back a week before school starts and will go home at the end of the school year. Students go home during Christmas break. If additional breaks in hosting are needed, the Homestay Coordinator is able to find respite care for students.
  • 5 month hosting- August- December or January- MayThis is a similar commitment as the 10 month, but allows families to try hosting for only one semester. If the family would like to extend their commitment, that will be an option. Please see the list of responsibilities for more information.
  • Respite hostingRespite care is usually a short term hosting experience. Families who commit to the 10 month hosting option are offered respite care during times they need short break. Families who commit to respite care normally host from around one to seven days. Respite hosting is case by case and families interested in respite care will be placed on a list and contacted when needed.
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Covenant International

Stipend

Covenant offers our families who commit to hosting a stipend to offset expenses of caring for a high school student. This stipend varies based on the level of commitment an individual family makes and can change from year to year.
Type of Hosting Stipend Amount
10-month hosting up to $8,000
5-month hosting up to $4,000
Respite hosting $26 per day per student

Interested in hosting an International student?

If you are interested in joining our community, please contact us by email or phone:

international@covenantchristian.org

317-390-0202 ext. 208

Homestay FAQ

Hosting Responsibilities

As a host family you will be responsible for the following:
  • Complete the Application for Host Parenting and Host Family Questionnaire.
  • Provide a room with a place to study. 
  • Provide transportation to and from school.
  • Provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. 
  • Provide pictures of your family and home as well as a family introduction. 
  • Provide description of  values and expectations that your family follows. 
  • Have a willingness for your student to be involved in school activities including  special events held for our international students.
  • Attend training and gatherings for our host families and their students.
  • Help your student get organized with a bank account and cell phone account. (Both set up in the student’s name)
  • Take your student to the doctor or dentist if necessary. 
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