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Host
an Exchange Student
in El Cajon

Host an Exchange Student in El Cajon

Create lasting friendships while earning extra income

Why become a HomestayMatch host in El Cajon

Because we make your hosting experience easy.



Becoming a HomestayMatch host means you’ll be benefiting from our 20 years of experience and expertise. Since 1998, we’ve connected thousands of host families with international students, providing them with continuous local support by trained housing coordinators. We help you every step of the way because we understand the unique challenges of adjusting to a new culture. We also know from experience that becoming a host brings tremendous rewards: you will broaden your horizons, forge lifelong friendships and earn extra income at the same time.

How it works

If you are a warm and welcoming person, interested in a cross-cultural experience and have an extra furnished bedroom with a bed, desk, closet space and adequate lighting, you are all set to become a host.

Apply and Get Verified

After completing our easy 4-step application process, you will hear from one of our team members who will schedule a home visit. We will meet you, verify your location, and check your home’s condition.

Get Approved and Build an Awesome Profile

Once approved, you will create a personal profile to help prospective students learn more about you. Your personal profile is the first impression you make as a host, so make sure it’s a good one. Tell us about you and your space. Creating your profile is easy, but if you need help, don’t worry, we will guide you through it.

Connect and Match

You will receive booking requests from students that would like to stay with you. You can review the booking details such as the student’s name, country, age, duration of stay, etc., and then decide if you’d like to accept the student. All communication is done through our system, keeping your information private until you accept their booking request.

Meet, Experience and Learn

Once the booking process is finalized and your student settles in, payment will be on the way! All that is left is to enjoy each other’s company, experience the cultural exchange, and earn extra income. And before you know it, you will be an expert at hosting international students!

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Delia R.

El Cajon

Hello! I am a very loving host mom. I work full-time as a social worker. I have a 19 year old son who attends a local community college. Our home is very welcoming. I enjoy cooking and being home with my two energetic dogs.

Carol T.

El Cajon

Hi, I’m Carol and a warm welcome to California! Ive been a homestay international host for 25 years and I’m here to be your guide and assist you with easing into your student life here. We are a three generational family. My daughter Christine is a paralegal, Joey my grandson is a college student, and Henry is graduating from high school this year. I’m a retired account executive in the insurance industry. We all are enthusiastic about meeting you and giving you an excellent experience living in our home. We also have a standard poodle named Crosby. We love music, art , theater going to museums and concerts. Can’t wait to meet you and have some fun!!