Of course! Many exchange students coming to Hong Kong are from non-English speaking countries, who may only be able to speak basic English too. At the same time, AFS encourages exchange students to learn the local cultures, so you are very welcome to teach students Cantonese for cultural exchange.

No need! Exchange students are well aware that Hong Kong is a highly dense city with compact living environment, you only need to provide a bed that is not in the living room or a room with family member of a different gender.

We only expect our host families to treat exchange students as a part of their families and let them participate in the normal family life. Therefore no need to arrange extra activities for the students, you just need to give care, advice and assistance to students and be with them in their exchange year. Even if you could not commit for the whole period, we also offer short-term hosting opportunity.

You do not need to provide subsidies to exchange students. Students are responsible for their own pock money and AFS is responsible for their medical expenses, school fees, textbook fees, transportation cost to school and school lunch subsidy, etc.

We encourage you to first communicate with your student directly. If you need support, each host family is assigned a trained volunteer, who will liaise with you and your student. We also host orientation regularly to provide needed support or guidance.

AFS purchases medical insurance for all exchange students. You will also have access to a 24-hour support hotline for contacting AFS Hong Kong office staff when needed.