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| The Bennetts welcoming Juan and Zavier |
Education First (EF) is an Educational Homestay Program (a non-profit organization) that does a great job of organizing activities in the United States for international students. Kris Bennett, Redmond Homestay Program organizer says "more important than the activities, are the relationships formed." Over 140,000 international students since 1979 have lived with host families to learn American culture first hand.
Bennett says, "This year, Redmond will have 10-12 students returning to oue area from last year because they had such a great experience. We also have a large number of returning host families. I think it speaks a lot for the program and the life-changing experience for both the students and the host families." Spanish, French and Chinese students will live with Redmond area host families for 2-3 weeks starting in July on a first come, first serve basis.
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The greater Redmond area groups we offer are:
July 7 -26 Redmond Spanish General Group (14-18 years old)
This group will go to class at Redmond Jr. High and field trips each Mon. through Fri. from 9-5
*You can host up to 4 students (but most host 2)
The students can share a room with each other or anyone in family within three years of their age and same gender. Families are welcome to go on field trips.
July 6 -18 Redmond French Immersion Group (14-18 years old)
This group will have 2-3 field trips and no morning classes at RJH.
*You can host 1 French student (but could do a Spanish and French together.
Families are welcome to go on field trips.
July 14- 27 Redmond Chinese Junior Group (10-14 years old)
This group will go to class at Redmond Jr. High and field trips each Mon. through Fri. from 9-5
*You can host 1-4 students (but most take 2)
The students can share a room with each other or anyone in family within three years of their age and same gender. Families/host kids are welcome to go on field trips as well.
July 7-26 Sammamish Spanish Immersion Group (14-18 year olds)
This group will have a few field trips each week but no morning classes.
Families are welcome to go on field trips.
*You can only host 1 Spanish student
If you are hosting and will be at your home most of the time, but need a few days away, Kris can often find a family who will take your student(s) for a few of the days.
Ms. Bennett says, "We will be taking host families on a first come, first serve basis. If you want to host, please sign up as soon as possible so you get the gender and country of your choice." Contact: Kris Bennett.
Kris Bennett
Bennettbunch@aol.com
425-890-9252
Our family hosted a student for the first time last year. It was a wonderful experience as we got to see Washington state from a different perspective and learn about Spain. We are delighted to have our student returning this summer as well. I would strongly encourage anyone to not hesitate to take in a student. It is a very growing and worthwhile experience.
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