{"id":3486,"date":"2025-06-04T15:54:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T15:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/accueillez-le-monde\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T16:42:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T16:42:31","slug":"welcome-the-world","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/welcome-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome the world"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-12tcuct-409c0844cfeea03167a635afe5e1cc3f\">\n.avia-section.av-12tcuct-409c0844cfeea03167a635afe5e1cc3f .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.5;\nbackground-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-12tcuct-409c0844cfeea03167a635afe5e1cc3f main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide avia-bg-style-parallax av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height 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type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mbi4c2ci-d7e4c6ca9dbffd28d5755301555dbd36\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mbi4c2ci-d7e4c6ca9dbffd28d5755301555dbd36{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mbi4c2ci-d7e4c6ca9dbffd28d5755301555dbd36 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mbi4c2ci-d7e4c6ca9dbffd28d5755301555dbd36 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mbi4c2ci-d7e4c6ca9dbffd28d5755301555dbd36 av-special-heading-h1 blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >An incredible experience for the whole family<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-45  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >What is an AFS host family?<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3cda7rx-66b91864a189fef8fd1539f0b662ee9e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-3cda7rx-66b91864a189fef8fd1539f0b662ee9e{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-3cda7rx-66b91864a189fef8fd1539f0b662ee9e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkw36sfm-fb5418f8429bf005932ba556f5c5d75e\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mkw36sfm-fb5418f8429bf005932ba556f5c5d75e .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkw36sfm-fb5418f8429bf005932ba556f5c5d75e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">AFS has been inviting families to host international students in their homes since 1947. Considered a key element in student well-being, host families provide much more than just accommodation and meals.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-48  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-mbi5a3p5-1a549a487a9b36a078e31e634a2d7351 av-minimal-toggle  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi55r7i-c366be0bfecf415d62382a1cffedcc51'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is an AFS host family?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is an AFS host family?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is an AFS host family?\">What is an AFS host family?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>AFS has been inviting families to host international students in their homes since 1947. Considered a key element in the well-being of our students, host families provide much more than just room and board. Families are selected based on their stability, open-mindedness, and motivation to welcome a foreigner into their daily lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi5633t-e7640c544f3e86ed8dd152df87c78375'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What do host families do?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What do host families do?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What do host families do?\">What do host families do?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Supported by dedicated volunteers and staff, host families help students connect with their new school and community, make friends, learn a new language, and enjoy their year abroad. Sharing their culture and traditions helps families build lifelong bonds and friendships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi586l4-49b4376d7757be180ec19ab7a1d3a32b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is expected of host families?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is expected of host families?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is expected of host families?\">What is expected of host families?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li>Invite your AFS student to participate in your family&#8217;s daily life and events.<\/li>\n<li>Provide your student with the care, support, and comfort of a full-fledged member of your family, including meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-87004613bcbc8b794b714be0debca05b'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Who are AFS exchange students?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Who are AFS exchange students?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Who are AFS exchange students?\">Who are AFS exchange students?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>AFS students come from more than 99 countries, and are seen as role models and leaders in their home communities by demonstrating maturity and motivation to study abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-cd6eed3fd8ada6a06a73f1f708ca4b2e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How are students selected?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How are students selected?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How are students selected?\">How are students selected?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>AFS students are screened and selected by the AFS organization in their home country. AFS students are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sequential\">\n<li>Usually between 15-18 years old on arrival<\/li>\n<li>Committed to actively participate in their AFS program<\/li>\n<li>Considered a good student in their home school<\/li>\n<li>In good general health<\/li>\n<li>Curious, flexible and open-minded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-14da5dcd27c712f984ca2121dab0a119'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What types of families is AFS seeking?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What types of families is AFS seeking?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What types of families is AFS seeking?\">What types of families is AFS seeking?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>All types of families are encouraged to apply; there is no \u201ctypical\u201d AFS host family. Some AFS families have children at home; some are same sex couples while others are empty nesters with adult children or are couples with no children at all. Single adults and single parents are also welcome. Even busy families find time to enjoy hosting students!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-3de148433bb03a0ae86f923f7adf4c99'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-7' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-7' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-7' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How does AFS support host families?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How does AFS support host families?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How does AFS support host families?\">How does AFS support host families?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-7' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-7' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The health, safety and well-being of our students is the number one priority for AFS. AFS volunteers and staff are committed and trained to support students and their families throughout the AFS experience. AFS has consistent guidelines that apply to all AFS Organizations.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sequential\">\n<li>24 hour emergency contact<\/li>\n<li>Local volunteer or staff support for both the host family and AFS student<\/li>\n<li>Additional support from the national office of the AFS\u00a0Organization in that country<\/li>\n<li>Facilitated intercultural learning programs by trained volunteers and staff for both the host family and AFS student<\/li>\n<li>All living facilities and situations are inspected and closely monitored by AFS throughout the exchange experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-3a6cbcd1214aac00ac212f52ce6e730e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-8' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-8' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-8' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What types of programs are offered by AFS?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What types of programs are offered by AFS?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What types of programs are offered by AFS?\">What types of programs are offered by AFS?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-8' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-8' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul class=\"sequential\">\n<li>High School (semester, trimester or year-long)<\/li>\n<li>Summer and Short Study (a few weeks up to three months)<\/li>\n<li>Language Learning (a few weeks up to three months)<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer Abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-4d1b5ce6d4b7a3775d9a91315d07c817'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-9' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-9' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-9' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is a host family\u2019s financial obligation?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is a host family\u2019s financial obligation?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is a host family\u2019s financial obligation?\">What is a host family\u2019s financial obligation?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-9' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-9' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>AFS students arrive with their own spending money for social and school activities, clothes, etc. As a host family, you will not need to provide spending money or an allowance. The AFS Organization in your country will discuss how school related costs are handled.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-5d9aad3401d8174b06175572980397b4'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-10' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-10' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-10' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Will the host family need to cover medical expenses?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Will the host family need to cover medical expenses?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Will the host family need to cover medical expenses?\">Will the host family need to cover medical expenses?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-10' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-10' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>No, your student will come with secondary medical insurance so that, in an emergency, the student can be treated as soon as possible. There is also a 24-hour support phone number in case of any emergency.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-0a5d4e6c289cb4a7a56de3e8dd044a49'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-11' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-11' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-11' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Does AFS have rules for participants?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Does AFS have rules for participants?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Does AFS have rules for participants?\">Does AFS have rules for participants?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-11' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-11' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><article class=\"accordion__row active\">\n<div id=\"accordion-69783d2ea3ba2-content-10\" class=\"accordion__content context-content \" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-69783d2ea3ba2-header-10\">\n<div class=\"accordion__content-inner context-content\">\n<p>Yes. AFS students are expected to obey all the AFS rules and policies that are applicable while on their program. Should a student break a rule such as driving or taking illegal drugs, they will have their program terminated. Hosted participants are expected to obey all local and national laws. We also limit independent travel by students. You will be provided with a Host Family Handbook, which contains information on these rules and safety information, at or before your pre-arrival orientation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content addtoany_content_bottom\">\n<div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list\" data-a2a-url=\"https:\/\/www.afscanada.org\/en\/host-an-afser\/faq\/\" data-a2a-title=\"AFS Host Family FAQ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"accordion__row \">\n<h3 id=\"accordion-69783d2ea3ba2-header-11\" class=\"accordion__header clearfix\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"accordion-69783d2ea3ba2-content-11\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\"><\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-d65eaa056ffd1208daa9ba9d83fede47'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-12' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-12' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-12' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How does hosting AFS students benefit my family?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How does hosting AFS students benefit my family?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How does hosting AFS students benefit my family?\">How does hosting AFS students benefit my family?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-12' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-12' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><ol>\n<li>Being an AFS host family provides a fun, rewarding and transformative experience for the whole family\u2014a global family adventure without leaving home.<\/li>\n<li>AFS host families share cultures\/learn about new cultures\u2014creating a lifetime of memories and friendships. You and your family will have friends to visit in another part of the world.<\/li>\n<li>Hosting encourages families to open up their mind and gain better insights into the perspectives of people from other cultures.<\/li>\n<li>AFS host families help young people achieve their global and personal ambitions.<\/li>\n<li>Hosting helps family members and host students experience personal growth\u2014and growth as a family.<\/li>\n<li>Hosting provides an opportunity for young children in the family to bond with a new sibling as a big brother\/sister or role model.<\/li>\n<li>Hosting an international student helps everyone in the family develop more effective communication skills and practice another language.<\/li>\n<li>When you host with AFS, you support the AFS mission of helping individuals and communities become more comfortable with and adapt to cultural and other differences. You also join an organization and a community dedicated to creating a more just, peaceful and inclusive world.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-d3dfdf44bb6b0c46a42c88094af476b2'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-13' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-13' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-13' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Will AFS help my family get along with our new student?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Will AFS help my family get along with our new student?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Will AFS help my family get along with our new student?\">Will AFS help my family get along with our new student?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-13' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-13' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The\u00a0<em><strong>AFS Host Family Intercultural Learning Journey<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0program will help you become more comfortable with your new family member, and develop skills and understanding to communicate with people from different cultures. The journey is:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sequential\">\n<li>Facilitated by trained AFS volunteers and staff.<\/li>\n<li>Based on the well-established\u00a0<strong>AFS Learning Objectives for Host Families<\/strong>\u00a0that have been designed and approved by experts in intercultural learning from around the world.<\/li>\n<li>Made of engaging and informative orientation sessions and useful learning materials you can use on your own or in group settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-mbi59vds-1a1635c507efb5667f32e83cc8844047'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-14' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-14' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-14' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What does the AFS intercultural learning program include?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What does the AFS intercultural learning program include?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What does the AFS intercultural learning program include?\">What does the AFS intercultural learning program include?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-14' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-14' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The\u00a0<em><strong>AFS Host Family Learning Journey<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0covers the AFS experience before, during and after the hosting program. The program\u2019s primary goals are to help your family:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sequential\">\n<li>Explore and build your intercultural awareness and understanding as individual global citizens and as a family and<\/li>\n<li>Better support your hosted student\u2019s integration into a new culture and intercultural educational experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The\u00a0<em><strong>AFS Host Family Learning Journey<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is based on the\u00a0<strong>14<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>AFS Learning Objectives for Host Families<\/strong>\u00a0(developed by AFS international experts in intercultural learning) and is facilitated by trained AFS volunteers and staff. It Includes engaging and informative orientation sessions, monthly learning reflections, activities with the host student and a newsletter written specifically to enhance your hosting experience. The AFS\u00a0<strong>Learning Objectives for Host Families<\/strong>\u00a0are designed to help your family improve in four areas:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"sequential\">\n<li>Self-Awareness<\/li>\n<li>Communication Skills and\u00a0Empathy<\/li>\n<li>Intercultural Competence<\/li>\n<li>Global Concern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-3ab5qyl-f2e35ed42d1f47bb01b86861dbea85e3 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-50  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_7'  class='avia-section av-208sod-ffe52127fdc6c63d1057b5105f25f190 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div 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https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-2-450x375.png 450w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-2-600x500.png 600w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mbi533bd-8f7b2b1254ea3f279e1e827cb3748f91\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mbi533bd-8f7b2b1254ea3f279e1e827cb3748f91{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mbi533bd-8f7b2b1254ea3f279e1e827cb3748f91 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mbi533bd-8f7b2b1254ea3f279e1e827cb3748f91 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mbi533bd-8f7b2b1254ea3f279e1e827cb3748f91 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Learn more and apply<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mbi53vn8-5a221107840d723c4e86b066b06ce0e8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Discover the importance of host families to AFS.<\/p>\n<p>Our rigorous selection process ensures the best possible match with participants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-3r7i1gd-f91b6deba98508ffd13b4b2711312925 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-58  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3ohcy3h-a7097993d86fb27256724614f41507c7\">\n.avia-image-container.av-3ohcy3h-a7097993d86fb27256724614f41507c7 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https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-705x588.png 705w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-450x375.png 450w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2-600x500.png 600w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mbi539tj-fafecea0650477ecf09e0de2ad354d52\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mbi539tj-fafecea0650477ecf09e0de2ad354d52{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mbi539tj-fafecea0650477ecf09e0de2ad354d52 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mbi539tj-fafecea0650477ecf09e0de2ad354d52 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mbi539tj-fafecea0650477ecf09e0de2ad354d52 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-60  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >You have been chosen!<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mbi5427q-69906fb9cbc65daf765125352bfce296 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Finding host families is essential for AFS, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, or sexual orientation.<\/p>\n<p>There is no such thing as a &#8220;typical&#8221; family: we welcome single-parent families, same-sex families, families with or without children, young or old.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-3nnp4ql-07ebcd6a33b8c9fb9bf642ac67763969 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-62  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height=\"250\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-2-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-2-1030x858.png 1030w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-2-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-2-705x588.png 705w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-2-450x375.png 450w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-2-600x500.png 600w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mbi53gzv-0bcc98f0239def94410acf6560728769\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mbi53gzv-0bcc98f0239def94410acf6560728769{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mbi53gzv-0bcc98f0239def94410acf6560728769 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.av-special-heading.av-mbi53no5-bbc57c6d98daf00439cf35343c55c354{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mbi53no5-bbc57c6d98daf00439cf35343c55c354 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mbi53no5-bbc57c6d98daf00439cf35343c55c354 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mbi53no5-bbc57c6d98daf00439cf35343c55c354 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-68  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Welcome your AFS student<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mbi54e14-b6d9c9422e824e9a9fb5ed3a0e54e271 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Experience the AFS effect by sharing your home, your heart, and 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-3a876428eececa9d35452247ddb053af\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-3a876428eececa9d35452247ddb053af{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-3a876428eececa9d35452247ddb053af hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-71  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkwbh9yq-f68cbe5f2ab5499052710367cb6cfdb7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mkwbh9yq-f68cbe5f2ab5499052710367cb6cfdb7{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mkwbh9yq-f68cbe5f2ab5499052710367cb6cfdb7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mkwbh9yq-f68cbe5f2ab5499052710367cb6cfdb7 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mkwbh9yq-f68cbe5f2ab5499052710367cb6cfdb7 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avia-builder-el-74  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_fourth  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_image-f408682e81790692b3117e1ca7dcbbf3\">\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-f408682e81790692b3117e1ca7dcbbf3 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-f408682e81790692b3117e1ca7dcbbf3 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-av_image-f408682e81790692b3117e1ca7dcbbf3 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-75  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-4307 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4307 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_HOUSE.webp\" alt='' title='SUPP_HOUSE'  height=\"320\" width=\"570\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_HOUSE.webp 570w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_HOUSE-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_HOUSE-450x253.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkwbhgnl-73081351da2308b3197f4763cf2cdd5c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mkwbhgnl-73081351da2308b3197f4763cf2cdd5c .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkwbhgnl-73081351da2308b3197f4763cf2cdd5c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Experienced local AFS volunteers and staff will\u00a0prepare your family for the challenges of welcoming a new member from another country.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_fourth-40977bc09da27d5fd81d8979a05c6d09 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-77  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_image-73d0335ea0549ac8fb959b66fff8ea63\">\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-73d0335ea0549ac8fb959b66fff8ea63 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-73d0335ea0549ac8fb959b66fff8ea63 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-av_image-73d0335ea0549ac8fb959b66fff8ea63 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-78  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-4314 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4314 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_24.webp\" alt='' title='SUPP_24'  height=\"320\" width=\"570\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_24.webp 570w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_24-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_24-450x253.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkwbhmac-5150266d10df11724e29ec58217a36bf\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mkwbhmac-5150266d10df11724e29ec58217a36bf .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkwbhmac-5150266d10df11724e29ec58217a36bf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">24 hour local emergency contact\u00a0and additional support from the AFS national office is available. AFS students have medical insurance, if health care is necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_fourth-40977bc09da27d5fd81d8979a05c6d09 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-80  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_image-0df7e98e9da646d897146c54f99c5ddb\">\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-0df7e98e9da646d897146c54f99c5ddb img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-0df7e98e9da646d897146c54f99c5ddb .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-av_image-0df7e98e9da646d897146c54f99c5ddb av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-81  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-4312 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4312 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_PERSON.webp\" alt='' title='SUPP_PERSON'  height=\"320\" width=\"570\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_PERSON.webp 570w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_PERSON-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_PERSON-450x253.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkwbhtk2-55591cc3064d0847564049d58400baff\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mkwbhtk2-55591cc3064d0847564049d58400baff .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkwbhtk2-55591cc3064d0847564049d58400baff '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Trained volunteers and staff will support you throughout your hosting program,\u00a0including meeting with you and your family at least once a month to make sure everything is working out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_fourth-40977bc09da27d5fd81d8979a05c6d09 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-83  el_after_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_image-28f1f6f3de9cbb8ff2a3a1eb940fb562\">\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-28f1f6f3de9cbb8ff2a3a1eb940fb562 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-av_image-28f1f6f3de9cbb8ff2a3a1eb940fb562 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-av_image-28f1f6f3de9cbb8ff2a3a1eb940fb562 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-84  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-4310 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4310 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_ORIENT.webp\" alt='' title='SUPP_ORIENT'  height=\"320\" width=\"570\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_ORIENT.webp 570w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_ORIENT-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SUPP_ORIENT-450x253.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mkwbi1ie-bb9d425f67d4917665f4b6a6022fd6d4\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-mkwbi1ie-bb9d425f67d4917665f4b6a6022fd6d4 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-mkwbi1ie-bb9d425f67d4917665f4b6a6022fd6d4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Your support volunteers will guide your family and student through the\u00a0<em>AFS Host Family Intercultural Learning Journey<\/em>\u00a0activities to help make the entire\u00a0experience more meaningful and lasting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_9'  class='avia-section av-av_section-f8e5e99f0bce4317dac2cfa02bb56453 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-86  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3486'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_fifth-db3c685d37a83d385059f6f31cd9c4a7 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-87  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_three_fifth-40977bc09da27d5fd81d8979a05c6d09 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-88  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-9110aaf068abed80c159d9f6d945361e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-9110aaf068abed80c159d9f6d945361e{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#007ac2;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-9110aaf068abed80c159d9f6d945361e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-9110aaf068abed80c159d9f6d945361e .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#007ac2;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-9110aaf068abed80c159d9f6d945361e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-9110aaf068abed80c159d9f6d945361e av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-89  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Who are AFS students?<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709{\nheight:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-82f5be0ae0af6a64fe3091010b237709 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-90  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_toggle_container '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-av_toggle_container-139c7992007b7202bee0605e66437dea av-elegant-toggle  avia-builder-el-91  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all' >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-93d5f0b0725b0645d0e378b8493fa9ef'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-15' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-15' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-15' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How old are they?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How old are they?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How old are they?\">How old are they?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-15' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-15' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>They are generally between 15 and 18 years old on the day they arrive in Quebec.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-b2ffdbd8af98f90f0bac762708ff458d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-16' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-16' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-16' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Which countries do they come from?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Which countries do they come from?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Which countries do they come from?\">Which countries do they come from?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-16' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-16' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Our participants come from around fifty countries around the world: Asia, the Americas, Oceania and Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-0f0b6111ea1b7a38f14bf2626399092f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-17' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-17' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-17' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How long does their exchange last?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How long does their exchange last?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How long does their exchange last?\">How long does their exchange last?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-17' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-17' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The majority of our participants stay in Quebec for a period of 11 months (one school year), from August to July. Some young people also choose to participate in quarterly or semester-long programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-av_toggle-e4fcd1c2931fc055e66d21cc06042038'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-18' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-18' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"headline\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-18' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is their profile?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is their profile?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is their profile?\">What is their profile?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-18' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-18' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'  ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Committed to actively participating in their AFS program, participants are considered good students in their home countries. Curious, flexible, open-minded, and in good health, they have demonstrated their maturity and motivation to study abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-av_one_fifth-40977bc09da27d5fd81d8979a05c6d09 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-92  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_section-77b931099934a25fee98191fbd7bd8e3\">\n.avia-section.av-av_section-77b931099934a25fee98191fbd7bd8e3{\nbackground-color:#e53765;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_10'  class='avia-section av-av_section-77b931099934a25fee98191fbd7bd8e3 main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-93  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container 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