Hosting an International Student

Cultural differences sometimes make us feel worlds apart from each other. Hosting an international student enables us to discover that we often share more similarities than we think. As you share experiences together as a family, you will learn to see “your” world with fresh eyes. Serving as a host family is an enriching and cultural experience that enhances the lives of both the visiting student and the host family. These visits give Holton students the opportunity to welcome a peer from one of our partner schools, share their school and family lives with a new friend, and experience study abroad from a hosting perspective. We find that this is a wonderful preliminary step for students who intend to participate in a homestay in the future. 

Welcoming our Host Students to the Classroom!

To continue the deep and meaningful impact of interacting with students from around the world, our World Languages classes to participate in class discussions with our students throughout the 2020-2021 school year. We know that developing relationships with their peers allows students to practice effective cross-cultural communication skills while improving their language proficiency, as well as enhance their understanding of diverse perspectives.

This year (2022-2023) we welcome our friends from San Silvestre School in Lima, Peru. 

For more information please contact the Diversity, Wellbeing & Global Education Office.