FAQs About a Home Placement Services Agency

Traveling overseas as a student can be a scary and difficult decision to make without a lot of research. A home placement services agency can streamline this process and ensure that the student is placed in a safe, fun environment for the length of their stay.

Q:  What is a home placement services agency?

A:  A home placement services agency provides students both international and domestic a home while traveling abroad.  Students are placed with an experienced host family that will welcome them as though they are a member of their family.

Q:  Is a home placement service safe?

A:  The environment is safe and secure.  The student will have a happy, positive home with good food, pleasant surroundings and friendly people every day.  The student’s social skills will be enhanced while learning about the local customs and traditions firsthand.

Q:  Why not choose to stay in a hotel or apartment?

A:  Staying in a private home is a much more economical choice and can be a more pleasant and social experience.  The host families are carefully selected and screened to be sure they have a genuine desire to open their home and share their family and their customs with the student.

Q:  Does staying with a family improve the student’s education?

A:  It can dramatically improve the student’s educational experience.  They have daily involvement with people who speak the language they are trying to learn. The student also receives a firsthand view of the routines and culture of the country. 

Q:  What is the average cost for a home stay?

A:  The total charges typically run approximately $21 to $35 daily.  The rates can change depending on the school requirements, length of stay and location.