EF Education First (http://www.ef.edu) is the world leader in international education. Founded in 1965, EF’s mission is to break down the barriers of language, culture and geography. To date, EF has helped more than 15 million people learn a language, discover the world or earn an academic degree. We have fifteen subsidiaries and non-profit organizations, schools and offices in more than 50 countries and employ more than 34,000 staff and teachers worldwide.

Educational Homestay Program (EHP http://www.ef.edu/ehp) is a non-profit division of EF/Education First. We bring international language students between the ages of 9 and 18, to the US for 2-4 weeks during July and August so they may improve their English language skills, make lifelong friendships, and experience American culture. While here, students stay with volunteer Host Families from the local community, who care for, feed, and transport the students to and from program meet-up locations. Host Families are not reimbursed for participating in the EHP program. (See video) https://www.youtube.com/embed/P0u88K9S8dU