International Homestay Program

Provided For I-20 and Green Card Students

Maranatha features a unique school managed International Student Homestay Program. The students live with our experienced, caring and supportive American families where they experience cultural immersion and find the home environment conducive for learning. As a result of the homestay experience, our students gain confidence and develop socially and emotionally enabling them to thrive during their high school years.

Homestay Families Provide:

A warm supportive environment
Transportation to and from school, school events, and social activities
Explanation of local cultural differences and Western education standards
Support for academics and outside tutoring if needed
3 meals a day
Optional weekly church attendance with their family

Host families are carefully screened before being accepted to our Homestay Program

Required of all applicants:

Background check
Driving record check
TB test
Application and Recommendation letters
Home site visit and interview
Orientation and training 2 times per year

Maranatha does not discriminate based on ethnicity, race, or income when selecting host families
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Students fill out a questionnaire to facilitate matching with host families. Questions include information on:

Allergies or special diet needs
Preferences for pets, children, etc.
Preference for quiet or lively home environment

Our Associate Director in charge of Homestay Program:

Selects the host family for each student
Provides cultural training
Is available to international students on a daily basis on campus
Receives monthly feedback from host families
Visits the home each semester to meet with students and families
Address concerns and assists in adjustments
Provides semester reports to parents

An international parent may request that their student live with them or with a close relative in the area. If our administration approves this arrangement, the family will not pay the regular homestay fee. Instead, an advising and support fee of $3,500 is added to the Tuition and Fees for the 10 months of the academic year.

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