Homestays
An exciting program at Houghton Academy is the opportunity for international students to live with American families instead of in a dormitory. This program is open to new and returning Academy students, subject to the availability of host families.
Students in this program enjoy the added advantage of round-the-clock English, as well as the extra support and care that are prevalent in a family setting. Students may share a room or have a separate room, depending on the home they are in. Some host families are young, while other hosts have grown children.
In the host family program, the host family transports and feeds their student guest. The host family assumes all the duties of a regular family, while the student still has access to all the services connected to the boarding program.
The cost of the homestay program is $3150 per year; this fee is paid in addition to the boarding tuition, room and board. It is not possible to enroll here by paying the homestay fee and day student tuition. (Day students are those whose family has permanent residence in the region.)
The homestay program is administered by Mrs. Sheri and Mr. Rich Reynolds.
