This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Health & Fitness

Become a Host Family for a Berkley High School Exchange Student!

The Berkley School District has a new exciting opportunity to share with the community.


The district has partnered with Educatius International to bring up to 13 exchange students to Berkley High School this Fall for the 2013-14 school year. This year-long high school study abroad program is facilitated by Educatius International, and is looking for host families for these students from across the globe. Discover the rewards of opening your home to an exchange student!

Who are the exchange students?
  • Between the ages of 14-18
  • Come from Europe, Asia and South America
  • Come with their own spending money and insurance
  • Maintain high GPAs and speak English
What are the requirements for host families?
  • A bed, desk, dresser, breakfast and dinner
  • Support and guidance
  • Live within the Berkley School District boundaries (map available here)
What do I receive from Educatius for hosting?
  • A monthly stipend of $300 to offset the costs of having the exchange student in your home
  • Local and national support
  • A new friendship and a lifetime of memories
For more information, and to register to be a host family, please contact local coordinator Deborah Wilkelis at: dwilkelis@att.net or 586-381-5174

Interested? Have additional questions?
Come to an informational session Thursday, August 1 at 7 pm
in the Avery Administration Center (14700 W. Lincoln, Oak Park, MI 48237) to hear from Educatius, and local coordinator Deborah Wilkelis about this wonderful opportunity.

________________________
The Berkley School District produces a weekly eNewsletter during the school year, the Berkley Beat. Interested in receiving our weekly news? Email jstilger@berkleyschools.org, subject: Sign Me Up!
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Huntington Woods-Berkley