Host A YES Student

Hosting a YES student can be a life-changing experience for your family. It is a unique opportunity to share America with a young person who is eager to learn firsthand about the culture, beliefs, and daily life of the United States. At the same time, your family will have the unparalleled opportunity to learn about other cultures and countries directly from their young citizens. Most students say that their host family is the most important part of this life-changing experience, and host families often find the experience to be profoundly gratifying. The lifelong ties between host families and their YES students also serve to strengthen the connections between the U.S. and other countries that are vital to our common future

YES applicants compete in a rigorous, merit-based competition to be selected for the program and are selected based on their demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive away from home in a new culture for a year. Over 205,000 students apply to YES each year, and approximately 600 are selected to participate. Whether you are a young family, retired, a single parent, empty-nesters, or otherwise interested in bringing a part of the world to your home, click here to submit a hosting inquiry and learn more about this extraordinary opportunity.