FAQ

Instead of taking a typical semester of school in America this year, why not study at a high school abroad for a semester in one of Joyedu's study abroad programs?

You'll be gone for only one semester. The time is insignificant compared to the value of you experience. As the world becomes increasingly connected through advanced telecommunications, more convenient travel, business and economy, industry and diplomacy, international exposure is a valuable asset. In only one semester your world view will be substantially widened through a study abroad experience!

To qualify, you must be no younger than 15 nor older than 18 years of age upon departure and be a student in good standing with a C+ or better academic average. Additionally, you must have studied previously the language of your host country (no previous language study required for Holland). With a good base, you'll be talking comfortably with your host family in their language after only a few weeks.

We offer 3 and 4 week homestay programs during the summer and throughout the year. Summer Programs allow you to spend the better part of your summer abroad learning about another culture, immersing yourself in the language of your host country, making new friends and taking part in the daily life of your host family. Summer formal language instruction and organized activities are available. Joyedu is pleased to customize your program to fit your requirements.
To qualify, you must be 13-18 years of age with average grades and excellent character references.

1、The responsibility of the host family would be?
You and your families’ responsibilities as a host family will include providing:
•Room and Board
•Some transportation
•Some guidance

2、What costs are there to the family?
The costs to your family included:
Room and board for your student as well as some transportation (Students come with their own spending money and medical insurance)

3、Do you get to choose our student?
As a Host Family, choosing a student is easy:
•You will work with a Joyedu Coordinator to choose the student that best matches your family
•Students hail from Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China (and Hong Kong, China), Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Venezuela, Yugoslavia, amongst others
•Students come with good academics as well as English skills sufficient to enter an American high school
•Students have shared information about themselves for you to review in the selection process. They list their interests, desires etc. for your review

4、What happens when we want to a vacation?
When your host family would like to go on vacation, here are some solutions:
•Often host families will arrange for the student to go with them
•In the event that is not possible to take the student with, perhaps a neighbor will take the student while you are traveling

5、What do I qualify to be an host family?
Qualify to host a student by doing the following:
•Invite a Coordinator into your home for an in-home Host Family interview
•Allow us to check your references
•Allow us to seek approval from your local high school

6、How do we know that we will be successful?
Your family will be a successful Host Family for the following reasons:
•We want all participants to have a successful and rewarding experience and we will work with you toward that goal
•There are no guarantees, but your Coordinator will be with you every step of the way, from orientation to departure
•Your Coordinator is trained to assist the student in adapting, and to work with you and your student throughout the program. He or she will be as close as your telephone!
•In the event you are not able to reach your Coordinator in an emergency