Host Family Opportunity

Host an International Student

Maranatha welcomes all Christian families living in our vicinity to join our Homestay Program. As a host family, you will have the opportunity to provide cultural immersion to international students, share your faith, and provide a warm and supportive environment to your students. 
You will provide:
  • A bedroom for each student
  • Transportation to and from school, sports, and social activities
  • Explanation of local cultural differences and Western education standards
  • Check student's academic progress regularly
  • Three meals a day
  • Pray for the students and invite them to church (optional for students)

We require all adults in the host families to undergo:
  • Background check
  • Driving record check
  • TB test
  • Initial home-site visit and interview
  • School staff will make home visits once per semester
 
As a host family, you will receive:
  • A stipend of $1,700 per month per student
  • Support and advice from the International Student Department
  • Training once per semester

Maranatha does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, or income when selecting host families. All are welcome to apply. However, it is preferable if you live within a 30-minute drive from our campus. 


Interested in hosting an international student?

Contact our International Student Interim Co-Director, Angeline Chew, at a_chew@mhs-hs.org.