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Since 1998.

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.

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PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE SERVICES

Professional

Translation &

Interpretation Services

Since 1998, Lingua has helped businesses, organizations,

and individuals communicate across languages through

professional translation and interpretation

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Since 1998

DECADES OF PROFESSIONAL

LANGUAGE SERVICE EXPERIENCE

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Specialized Expertise

LEGAL, MEDICAL, TECHNICAL, AND COMMERCIAL FIELDS

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Thousands of Professional Translations

COMPLETED ACROSS MULTIPLE

LANGUAGES

How can we help?

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Translation Services

Professional translation for legal,

corporate, financial, academic, medical,

immigration, literary, and technical

content.

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Interpretation Services

Professional interpretation for business

meetings, negotiations, legal proceed-

ings, conferences, and remote commu-

nication.

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Professional Translation Services

Translation support for specialized industries, business content, academic materials, and personal documents.

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Legal

Translation

Legal documents

and court-related

materials.

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Corporate, Commercial

& Financial

Business,

commercial, and

financial content.

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Academic

Translation

Academic

documents and

educational

materials.

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Medical

Translation

Medical and

healthcare

documents.

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Immigration

Translation

Documents for

immigration-related

needs.

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Literary

Translation

Books, articles, and

creative content.

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Technical

Translation

Manuals, specifications, and technical documentation.

Professional Interpretation

Services

Experienced interpreters support clear communication for

business meetings, legal proceedings, conferences, and

remote conversations.

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Remote Video

& telephone

Interpretation by

video or phone for remote communication needs.

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Legal Interpretation

Interpretation for

depositions, court

proceedings, negotiations, and legal meetings.

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Conference

Interpretation

Professional

language support

for conferences and

multilingual sessions.

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Business Meetings

& Negotiations

Interpretation for

meetings, discussions,

and business

negotiations.

More Than Translation

Additional support for multilingual projects from preparation through delivery.

Localization    Adapt translated content for different audiences and markets.

Editing & Proofreading    Review language for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

Project Management    Coordinate multilingual project requirements and deliverables.

Layout & Graphic Design    Prepare multilingual content for its intended visual format.

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Earn Extra Income

Receive compensation that helps cover your student's room and meals.

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We Handle the Details

Careful matching, clear guidelines and a local team close to your home.

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Make Lifelong Friendships

Many hosts stay in touch with their students long after they return home.

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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.

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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
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What Lingua Provides

  • Careful student matching
  • Compensation for hosting
  • Ongoing support from our local team
  • Clear guidelines for you and your student
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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.

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How Our Language Services Work

1

Tell Us What You Need

Share the service,languages,

project details, and deadline.

2

We Review Your Request

Our team reviews the project scope and service requirements.

3

We Coordinate the Service

The project is coordinated with the appropriate language professional.

4

Delivery & Support

Translation deliverables or interpretation support are provided according to the

agreed project scope.

Translation & Interpretation Services Across South Florida

Lingua serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Doral, and throughout South Florida with professional translation and interpretation services.

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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

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Miami (Doral), FL

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Fort Laudardale, FL

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Weston, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

Ready to Get Started?

Tell us what you need, and our team will help determine

the appropriate translation or interpretation service

for your project.

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Become a Host Family

Apply to host an International Student

in South Florida

  • 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

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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

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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

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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.