Become a host in San Francisco with EF

Endless rolling hills, rows of pastel-colored townhouses, creative artists, innovative entrepreneurs and big dreamers in a city renowned for its rich culture and natural beauty. This unique diversity of San Francisco makes it one of the most popular destinations among EF students and every year our students from all over the world rely on local EF host families in San Francisco to provide a safe and comfortable home during their time abroad.

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Open up your eyes to new cultures and help our students become internationally aware citizens – you will most likely learn something too!

Our host families in San Francisco have been opening up their homes to our international students for years providing just that and at the same time enjoying the cultural exchange they encounter when hosting students from different cultures.

As an EF host family in San Francisco you become a vital part of our students' experiences abroad and often family and student create relationships that go far beyond the students' stay. Open up your eyes to new cultures and help our students become internationally aware citizens – you will most likely learn something too! Become an EF San Francisco host family today!

What we offer our host families in San Francisco

  • You deal directly with the school and EF staff, not a host family agent.

  • We offer full support from EF Staff and housing team 24 hours per day.

  • Great nationality mix among students.

  • Short or long term stays with students arriving every week of the year.

  • Possibility to host students all year round.

  • A fantastic cultural experience for you and your family.

  • A unique experience to travel the world without leaving home!

Host family requirements

Our host families come in all shapes and sizes; single parent households, empty-nesters, couples with no children, and families with small children or with teenagers. They are expected to provide a bed, breakfast and evening meals Monday through Friday and all meals on the weekends, and, most importantly, a stable, caring environment.

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1355 Sansome St #4, San Francisco, CA 94111

Phone:+14154090800

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