Host Family Profile(* required information)
Name:*
Street Address:*
City, State:*
Post code:
Country:USA
Email:*
Primary Telephone:*
Secondary Telephone:
House Description with # of Bedrooms & Baths:*
Single Family Home Condo Apartment
Bedrooms/ Baths
Pets/Type/Breed:*Dog(s):
Cat(s): Other:
Religion (optional):
Host’s occupation:*
Host’s education completed/degrees:*
Host began teaching (if applicable):
Spouse/partner’s occupation:
Spouse/partner’s qualifications/degrees:
Spouse/partner began teaching (if applicable):
Household Amenities:*
Wi-Fi Internet
TV
Washer and dryer, onsite
Pool or Hot tub
Private bathroom for student
Bicycle the student may use
Car
Yard/Garden
Piano
Neighborhood amenities:
Tennis
Swimming
Golf
Horse Riding
Water Sports
Sports Center
Please list any additional household or neighborhood amenities you think the guest may enjoy:
Does anyone in your house smoke? (Y/N):* Inside? Outside?
Would you accept someone who smokes? (Y/N):*Inside? Outside?
Family Members:*
First Name / Sex (M/F) / Relationship to Host / Year of Birth / Interests & HobbiesSELF*
Some of our guests request to be placed in a homestay with children or family members their own age.
Dates during which children or family members may be absent from the home:
Please select the Program(s) you are interested in:*
Accommodations OnlyAccommodations with Tutoring Accommodations with Activities
Do you have any special preferences for the type of student you wish to welcome?
Please tick (√) the preferred box(es) to indicate a preference. Please mark a cross (x) for a definite refusal of any category.
Age group:
12-1516-2021-2930+
Sex:
MaleFemale
Dietary restrictions:
Check all that you would be able to accommodate.
Vegetarian Vegan Kosher Halal
Gluten-free Other:
If you selected to be a part of the Tutoring Program, how many hours can you teach (maximum)?
15202530
What type of accommodations can you offer?*
Single room – one bedShared room – two bedsOther:
How many guest bedrooms total do you have available?
How many guests can you host at one time? (Each guest must have their own bed.)
Transportation:*
Are you able to provide airport pick-up and drop-off transportation for an additional stipend? (Y/N):
How close is the nearest local public transportation (train or bus stop) that the guest might use to get to their school or classes?
Iflocal public transportation is not available, are you able to drive the guest to and from their school/location for an additional stipend? (Y/N):
Availability:*
Please mark each box with a “Yes” or “No” to indicate your availability to host.
JAN / FEB / MAR / APR / MAY / JUNE / JULY / AUG / SEPT / OCT / NOV / DECShort-Response Questions
The in-depth nature of our interviewing process allows us to better match you, your talents and interests with your future students and guests. We appreciate your detailed, candid responses.
How did you hear about us?
Why do you want to become a host family for MIF and what do you expect to gain out of this experience?
Please describe your experience with other cultures (travel, previous hosting, classes, etc).
If you selected to be a part of the Tutoring Program, please describe any language teaching experience you have:
What are the activities you participate in individually or as a family? Is your international guest welcome to join you in these activities?
Please describe your typical weekly schedule. (evenings, Saturdays and Sundays)
Please describe your typical dinner setting. Who is present and what is served? Are there any dietary restrictions or allergies you have that influence what is prepared?
How long have you lived in your city?
Do you attend any religious services? (optional)
Write a brief message of introduction to your future guest. Include friendly details concerning the expectations you have of a homestay experience. Highlight what your guest can expect when living in your home and experiencing your family life.
On a scale from 1-10 my family is:
Night owl Early bird / Loud Quiet / Clean Messy1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Family Photos and Additional Notes:
***To complete your Host Family application, you will be asked to submit pictures to add to your profile sheet. Pleasesubmit as many photos as you feel are needed to showcase your home and make your profile stand out to incoming guests. Afamily/profile photo, pictures of your home and the guest’s room are all good options. They are the first impression the guest will have of you and are also the deciding factor when the guest is making their choice for the homestay. As with any listing, clean and tidy rooms showcase the best.
All persons 18 years old and over residing in the home are required to undergo a criminal background check before a guest can be placed in the home.