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Host Families Sought for High School Exchange Students in North Hills Communities

Students arrive shortly before the school session begins and return to their homes when it ends.

ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking North Hills host families for high school-age boys and girls from France, Spain, Norway, Finland, Germany, China, Thailand and other nations.

Students age 15 to 18 years of age aim to spend the upcoming semester or year in local communities. They are selected for their academic abilites, are able to converse in English, and are excited to to learn about America and sharing their own culture and language. 

Students arrive shortly before the school session begins and return to their homes when it ends. They are fully insured, brings personal spending money and expect to participate in household responsibilities and family activities.

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To learn more about becoming a host family or about ASSE in your community, please call Cindy Stemberger at 412.720.8702 or the ASSE Eastern Regional Office at 1-800-677-2773. 

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