Why You want to Adopt an Exchange Student

In 1989, the Danielsen Christian School in Bergen, Norway sought out CVCA to send some of their best students for a one-year intensive language training program in a Christian environment. Since then, many CVCA host families have developed life-long relationships with their adopted Norwegian students and have fallen in love with this beautiful country and its people. "The first few weeks were like having a guest in our house. But before we knew it, Jon was a member of our family,” former host-mom Jan Iannetta said. Years later, the Iannettas traveled to Norway for their host-son’s wedding. “He’s a doctor and daddy now,” Jan said, proudly displaying a picture of Jon’s two girls.

Many CVCA families have had their lives enriched by similar hosting experiences. These students bring to CVCA a richness of culture that enhances the learning experience of everyone.  We have expanded our international student outreach to other nations, notably Brazil, Korea, Germany, and others. For information about our exchange ministry to international students and hosting, contact Mr. Dale Schilling at 929-0575, ext 132.  We will soon designate host families for several Danielsen students who are applying to CVCA next year. All the candidates from Danielsen come from Christian families, pay their own tuition, and are fairly fluent in English having studied the language since elementary school. This provides an ideal exchange experience for the host. Host families also receive a stipend to help cover their guest’s living expenses.

Consider becoming a part of our international exchange effort.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A HOST FAMILY?

Please consider opening your home and heart to a visiting foreign student.  Print application here.