Watch this video and hear from some of our host families and International students on what this experience is like. We are currently preparing for the arrival of International students in August. We're also looking to build up our pool of Welcome/Temporary Host Families, please contact Heatherly Allard if you are interested in hosting a student. [email protected], 802-862-6521x214
Every year Rice welcomes about 30 international students from all over the world. They live with host families and attend high school full time. Many are student-athletes and play high level hockey, soccer, or football with the goal of continuing their sports careers in college. These students balance a demanding practice and game schedule with rigorous academics.
Hosting is easy and rewarding!
We are preparing for the arrival of our new students in August. Here are some of the students we are looking to match with families:
Host families welcome students into their home and care for them as if they were part of the family. International students want to experience living in Vermont and participate in activities you probably already do: apple picking, hiking, celebrating Thanksgiving, skiing. Ultimately, they want to have a memorable high school experience and a safe, place to live and study.
Host families provide:
Host family stipends start at $1000 per month and offset expenses like transportation and meals.
"We had the BEST experience hosting our student when we were at Rice. It’s been 7 years since she returned to Spain and we are still in touch! She will always be a member of our family and we’re so grateful for this program. I cannot recommend it enough. It’s a learning experience for everyone and the cultural exchange is invaluable."
- Angela Chamberlain- Pohlen
"We’ve hosted four students over the past eight years. This year we had the pleasure of hosting the younger sister of one of our previous students. Through this experience strangers became friends who then became family."
- Laurie Fisher-Dykes
"I encourage everyone to think about opening your home…you are also opening you're heart to a long lasting friendship that continues over the years and miles." - Amy Foote Harrison
Our International Student program depends on the generosity of host families who welcome these students into their homes. If you or someone you know are willing to open your home AND heart to these exceptional students, complete the contact form here or contact Heatherly directly:
Heatherly Allard, Director of International Admissions
[email protected]
+1 (802)862-6521x214
Download the Host Family Application