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Homestay Program · Doral · Weston · Fort Lauderdale
Become a Host Family for an International Student in South Florida
Welcome an international student learning English at Lingua Language Center, an ACCET-accredited school in South Florida since 1998. You provide a private room and a welcoming home; we handle the matching, support and compensation, with a local team in Doral, Weston and Fort Lauderdale.
Homestay Program · Doral · Weston · Fort Lauderdale
Become a Host Family
for an International Student in South Florida
Welcome an international student learning English at Lingua Language Center, an ACCET-accredited school in South Florida since 1998. You provide a private room and a welcoming home; we handle the matching, support and compensation, with a local team in Doral, Weston and Fort Lauderdale.
Why Become a Host Family with Lingua?
More than a spare room: you'll give a student a home, a support system and their first real taste of American life.
Earn Extra Income
Receive compensation that helps cover your student's room and meals.
We Handle the Details
Careful matching, clear guidelines and a local team close to your home.
Make Lifelong Friendships
Many hosts stay in touch with their students long after they return home.
Bring the World Home
Share your traditions and discover new cultures without leaving South Florida.
Earn Extra Income
Receive compensation that helps cover your student's room and meals.
We Handle the Details
Careful matching, clear guidelines and a local team close to your home.
Make Lifelong Friendships
Many hosts stay in touch with their students long after they return home.
Bring the World Home
Share your traditions and discover new cultures without leaving South Florida.
HOST FAMILY REQUIREMENTS
Who Can Become a
Host Family?
No two host families are alike. Couples, single professionals, empty nesters and families with children can all host with Lingua, whether you live in a house, townhome, condo or apartment. What matters most is a safe, welcoming home and genuine curiosity about another culture.
Host Family Requirements
- A private, furnished bedroom with a bed, closet and study desk
- A home within a reasonable commute of our Doral, Weston or Fort Lauderdale campus
- Meals and Wi-Fi for your student
- An open mind and a friendly, English-speaking home
What Lingua Provides
- Careful student matching
- Compensation for hosting
- Ongoing support from our local team
- Clear guidelines for you and your student
HOST FAMILY REQUIREMENTS
Who Can Become a
Host Family?
No two host families are alike. Couples, single professionals, empty nesters and families with children can all host with Lingua, whether you live in a house, townhome, condo or apartment. What matters most is a safe, welcoming home and genuine curiosity about another culture.
Host Family Requirements
- A private, furnished bedroom with a bed, closet and study desk
- A home within a reasonable commute of our Doral, Weston or Fort Lauderdale campus
- Meals and Wi-Fi for your student
- An open mind and a friendly, English-speaking home
What Lingua Provides
- Careful student matching
- Compensation for hosting
- Ongoing support from our local team
- Clear guidelines for you and your student
How Much Do Host Families Get Paid?
Lingua host families receive compensation to help cover the cost of hosting, including the student's private room and meals. Payments are made directly by Lingua, and our team will walk you through current rates and payment details during your first call. Students cover their own personal expenses, such as transportation, phone and entertainment.
How Much Do Host Families Get Paid?
Lingua host families receive compensation to help cover the cost of hosting, including the student's private room and meals. Payments are made directly by Lingua, and our team will walk you through current rates and payment details during your first call. Students cover their own personal expenses, such as transportation, phone and entertainment.
How to Become a Host Family in 5 Steps
From application to arrival, our team guides you at every step.
1
Apply
Tell us about your home and household. It takes about 5 minutes.
2
Home Visit
We'll schedule a visit to get to know your family and answer your questions.
3
Get Matched
You'll see your student's profile before confirming.
4
Welcome
We'll share arrival details and help you prepare.
5
Ongoing Support
Our team checks in regularly and is available whenever you need us.
Host Near Our Campuses in Miami (Doral), Weston and Fort Lauderdale
For many of our students, this is their first time living abroad. Your home in Miami-Dade or Broward becomes their base for learning English, building confidence and discovering American life, while your family gains a friend from across the world.
Since 1998
Teaching in South Florida
Thousands
of international students
3 Campuses
Doral · Weston · Fort Lauderdale
Miami (Doral), FL
Fort Laudardale, FL
Weston, FL
Host Near Our Campuses in Miami (Doral), Weston and Fort Lauderdale
For many of our students, this is their first time living abroad. Your home in Miami-Dade or Broward becomes their base for learning English, building confidence and discovering American life, while your family gains a friend from across the world.
Since 1998
Teaching in South Florida
Thousands
of international students
3 Campuses
Doral · Weston · Fort Lauderdale
Miami (Doral), FL
Fort Laudardale, FL
Weston, FL
Become a Host Family
Apply to host an International Student
in South Florida
Become a Host Family
Apply to host an International Student in South Florida
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything South Florida families ask before hosting.
Do host families get paid?
Yes. Lingua host families receive compensation. Our team will share current rates and payment details during your first call.
Is this the same as hosting a foreign exchange student?
Not exactly. Traditional exchange programs usually place high school students with volunteer families for a school year. At Lingua, you host an international student enrolled in our English programs in South Florida, and you receive compensation for providing room and meals.
What are the requirements to become a host family?
A private, furnished bedroom, meals, Wi-Fi, a home within a reasonable commute of one of our campuses, and a welcoming, English-speaking environment. Our team will also visit your home before any match.
Do I need to own a house or have children to host?
No. Singles, couples, empty nesters and families can host, in a house, townhome, condo or apartment. What matters is a private bedroom and a welcoming home.
Who are the students?
They are international students enrolled in English programs at Lingua's South Florida campuses, many of them on an F-1 student visa.
How long do students stay?
Stays usually match the length of the student's English program, from a few weeks to several months.
What does the student pay for?
Your compensation covers the student's room and meals. Students pay for their own personal expenses, such as transportation, phone and entertainment.
Where do I need to live?
Within a reasonable commute of one of our campuses in Doral (Miami-Dade), Weston or Fort Lauderdale (Broward).
Can I host if my family speaks Spanish or Portuguese at home?
Yes. Students come to practice English, so we ask that you speak English with them.
What if the match doesn't work out?
Our team is here to help. We'll talk with both sides and find the best solution for everyone.
Do host families get paid?
Yes. Lingua host families receive compensation. Our team will share current rates and payment details during your first call.
Is this the same as hosting a foreign exchange student?
Not exactly. Traditional exchange programs usually place high school students with volunteer families for a school year. At Lingua, you host an international student enrolled in our English programs in South Florida, and you receive compensation for providing room and meals.
What are the requirements to become a host family?
A private, furnished bedroom, meals, Wi-Fi, a home within a reasonable commute of one of our campuses, and a welcoming, English-speaking environment. Our team will also visit your home before any match.
Do I need to own a house or have children to host?
No. Singles, couples, empty nesters and families can host, in a house, townhome, condo or apartment. What matters is a private bedroom and a welcoming home.
Who are the students?
They are international students enrolled in English programs at Lingua's South Florida campuses, many of them on an F-1 student visa.
How long do students stay?
Stays usually match the length of the student's English program, from a few weeks to several months.
What does the student pay for?
Your compensation covers the student's room and meals. Students pay for their own personal expenses, such as transportation, phone and entertainment.
Where do I need to live?
Within a reasonable commute of one of our campuses in Doral (Miami-Dade), Weston or Fort Lauderdale (Broward).
Can I host if my family speaks Spanish or Portuguese at home?
Yes. Students come to practice English, so we ask that you speak English with them.
What if the match doesn't work out?
Our team is here to help. We'll talk with both sides and find the best solution for everyone.
Academic English & University Readiness
Duration: 12–24 weeks.
Focus: Academic writing, research, presentations, note-taking, critical reading.
Outcome: English readiness for university-level coursework.
Ideal for: Students planning to enter U.S. or international universities.
Students who do not yet meet the required level are placed into the appropriate IEP level (IEP 1–7) as part of their structured academic progression.
Professional English for
the Workplace
Duration: 8–12 weeks.
Focus: Workplace communication, presentations, email writing, interviews.
Outcome: Professional confidence and career advancement.
Ideal for: Professionals, executives, and international workers.
Duration: 8–12 weeks.
Focus: Workplace communication, presentations, email writing, interviews.
Outcome: Professional confidence and career advancement.
Ideal for: Professionals, executives, and international workers.
Intensive English Bootcamp
Duration: 4–8 weeks.
Focus: Speaking, listening, pronunciation, grammar.
Outcome: Rapid improvement for immediate academic or professional needs
Ideal for: Visitors, short-term students, and local learners.
Duration: 4–8 weeks.
Focus: Speaking, listening, pronunciation, grammar.
Outcome: Rapid improvement for immediate academic or professional needs
Ideal for: Visitors, short-term students, and local learners.
