Temporary Modification to Host Family Interview Process
Volunteers should conduct host family in-home interviews via video conference with a follow-up visit to be done later.
Tag: Hosting
Announcing Changes to the English Language Test for International Students, ELTiS
There have been changes to the English language assessment test that our students use. In recent years, AFS students’ English language abilities have been assessed through…
Announcing New Host Family Webinar and Resources
Announcing New Host Family Webinar and Resources on MyAFS Help & Learning.
Learn to Write a Hosted Student Bio in 15 Minutes or Less!
New information available for current and future Bio Writers.
MyAFS Liaison Assignments Widget is Live for 2020-2021!
While AFS staff remain focused on helping all students get home, we know that many volunteers are ready to start planning ahead.
National Pre-Return Orientation Webinar Schedule
Beginning Tuesday March 31st, National Pre-Return Orientation Webinars will be offered every Tuesday from 2-4pm EST. Read on for information on how to register your students.
New Online Orientation and Support Resources on MyAFS
Announcing a new Covid-19: Online Orientation and Support Resources section on My AFS Help and Learning. Read on for more information on these resources and an important note.
Openness to Non-traditional Placements
Openness to non-traditional placements is important when it comes to finding the right student(s) for a single parent or same-sex family as well as a family who wants to host two students, but how do you know if a student is open to such a placement? You can find out by searching for Non-Traditional Placement Preferences!
AFS-USA Study Abroad and Host Family Information Sessions
AFS-USA is pleased to announce a new series of information sessions available to potential study abroad participants, their natural parents, and host families!
Drumbeat: Share our Hosting Social Media Contest!
In our new Hosting Photo Contest, host families and exchange students can submit their best photos as a family for a chance to win some AFS prizes!