Host an Exchange Student
in Urbandale
Open the door to an enriching experience in education and culture by hosting an exchange student! We currently seeking a host family for a 15-year old girl from Spain planning to attend Urbandale High School this Fall (August 2025 – May 2026). Host families receive $650/month to help cover expenses—and the student will arrive with their own spending money and health insurance. If you can provide safe and comfortable home setting for her, fill out the form below to get started!
For more information, check out Hosting 101, or contact Mike Johnson, Area Representative for Student Management Group.
About the students
Students in Student Management Group's programs come from a variety of countries, but they all speak English, are between 14 and 18 years old, strong in their academics and adaptability, and have their own spending money and health coverage. Students are carefully screened, interviewed, and agree to abide by program rules and policies. When they apply, they provide a biography with their interests and goals for their stay in the US. Their natural parents also submit a letter explaining why their child is a good cultural exchange candidate. These biographies and letters, along with photos, references, academic transcripts, medical records, and agreements, are available for the host family.
Student Management Group is dedicated to providing meaningful student exchange experiences, helping international students connect with new cultures and educational opportunities. With years of experience in cultural exchange, SMG offers guidance and support to ensure students have a positive and enriching time abroad. The focus is always on the student—creating an environment where they can grow academically, socially, and personally while adapting to life in a new country.
About Student Management Group
Mike Johnson, Area Representative
for Student Management Group
host@iowastudentexchange.com
515-329-0440
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