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Hosting with Cambridge Network Homestay

What to know about becoming a host family with Cambridge Network Homestay, and how to start the easy way.

Verified: November 03, 2026

About the program

F-1 private-school homestay for international high school students. Paid homestay: hosts receive a monthly stipend. This program offers hosts a monthly stipend.

Who can host

Families who live near a Cambridge Network partner private school and pass screening and a home visit.

Where Cambridge Network Homestay places students

Near Cambridge Network partner private schools in many U.S. states.

Want to host with Cambridge Network Homestay? Or find your best fit?

Fill out one quick form. If Cambridge Network Homestay is the right match for your family, we'll connect you directly and help you get started. If another program fits better, we'll tell you honestly. Either way, it's free.

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Become a host family with Cambridge Network Homestay in your state

Hosting is arranged locally, so the programs that place students near you vary by state. Start with your state, then fill out the free match form:

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Questions about hosting with Cambridge Network Homestay

Is Cambridge Network Homestay a good exchange program to host with?
Cambridge Network Homestay is an established U.S. exchange organization. F-1 private-school homestay for international high school students. Paid homestay: hosts receive a monthly stipend. This program offers hosts a monthly stipend. We can tell you whether it's the best fit for your family's location and situation.
What does Cambridge Network Homestay require of host families?
Families who live near a Cambridge Network partner private school and pass screening and a home visit.
How do I host with Cambridge Network Homestay?
The simplest way is to get matched through HostFamilyMatch, fill out one form and we'll connect you directly with Cambridge Network Homestay if they're your best fit, and help with the next steps. It's free.
Cambridge Network Homestay is a trademark of its owner, used here only to describe and compare the program (nominative fair use). HostFamilyMatch is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or operated by Cambridge Network Homestay. We may receive a referral fee from exchange programs when families we help enroll; it never costs your family anything. We may be compensated as an authorized referrer when a family we introduce decides to host, at no cost to you, and it never affects which program we recommend. Full disclosure.
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