The area representative is a very important connection between the student, the host family and
Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nation's directors. He/she serves as the steppingstone or contact
person for the students and host families and will assist them throughout the student's stay in the U.S.  The
area representative is entailed with the following responsibilities:

  • Acquiring vacancies for international exchange students at local high schools.
  • Seeking and interviewing prospective host families in their home.
  • Providing the host family with an orientation to prepare them for the student's arrival in their home.
  • Maintaining monthly contact with the student, host family and school.
  • Completing evaluation reports.
  • Assisting the student and host family with any problems that they may have.

Area Representative Compensation:

Area representatives are paid based on their experience in the field.  The total amount of payment depends
upon the length of the student's stay in the U.S. (semester or year).  In order to determine whether or not
you qualify as an experienced representative, you must furnish us with both host family and high school
references.  These references will be contacted by an Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations
director to determine your level of experience in the field, as well as your relationship and involvement with
host families and local school officials.
Becoming an Area Representative:
Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations
Organization for Cultural Exchange Among Nations

2101 E. Broadway Rd, Ste 4
Tempe, AZ  85282-1735

Toll-free:  1-888-996-2326
Phone:  (480) 907-7285
Fax:  (480) 907-7526

E-mail:  
info@hostaforeignstudent.org