MORE INFORMATION ON HOSTING
EVI Students
Our students are between the ages of 12 and 18. EVI believes that this young group of people are the most acceptive and active in studying and living in a new culture. All students are carefully screened and must be recommended by teachers or principals in their local schools before they could join the program. Only those who are evidenced with academic interest and achievement, curiosity, adaptability and adequate English language skills can they be accepted. Each student must complete a personal interview by qualified representatives of EVI.
EVI students are supposed to arrive with round-trip airline tickets issued to their final destinations as listed on their placement information. Students are covered with medical insurance for the academic duration of their stay in the United States. Natural parents provide a monthly allowance and American host families are responsible for room and board, etc.
Exchange students and their natural parents are required to attend an orientation meeting prior to their children's first departure which is conducted by EVI.
The exchange experience
We believe the key to gain a successful exchange experience is the relationship between the student and his or her host family. Students expect guidances and understandings from their host families. Treat your student as you would do as to your own son or daughter. Family responsibilities and privileges should be the same for them as for your own children. Remember that your student is not a guest, but a family member. The difference is that all EVI students bring their own spending money, and are covered by medical insurance.
EVI host families can expect that their students will abide by our rules and policies. EVI students must also respect and follow the local law.
Shortly after your exchange student's arrival, your EVI Community Representative will conduct a comprehensive orientation meeting. At this time students and host families are informed again about the rules of behaviors and official guidelines on the basis of EVI program. At this meeting, exchange students meet privately with their Community Representatives to become better acquainted.
Should any emergencies or difficulties arise, your Community Representative is there to help. In addition, every student is placed with the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the EVI Community Representative, Area Coordinator, an EVI Counselor, and EVI National office. The National EVI Office has a 24-hour answering service in case of emergencies.