• Exchange Student Request Form

    For Washtenaw International Families wanting to host an exchange student
  • International Exchange Student Eligibility & Enrollment Guidelines

    Washtenaw International welcomes international exchange students entering grades 9–11 who are participating through an approved third-party exchange agency and will be residing with a family currently enrolled at Washtenaw International High School (WIHI) or Washtenaw International Middle Academy (WIMA).

    Please review the following guidelines before submitting your request:

    • Exchange Agency & Visa Requirements: Students must be sponsored by an approved third-party exchange agency. Washtenaw International does not sponsor or provide J-1 or other student visas.
    • Host Family Requirements: Exchange students must reside with their approved Washtenaw International host family throughout their enrollment. If a student is unable to remain with their original host family, they will be required to withdraw from our program. Washteanw International does not arrange or provide alternative host families.
    • Application Review: All requests will be reviewed by school administration and the Enrollment Manager. Decisions will be based on the school's Academic Policy, Code of Conduct, available enrollment space, and other applicable requirements.
    • Enrollment Approval: Submission of this form does not guarantee acceptance or approval to attend WIHI.


    Review & Next Steps
    Once this form is submitted, school administration and the Enrollment Manager will review the request and coordinate with the exchange agency, host family, and appropriate school staff to determine eligibility and ensure all enrollment requirements can be met.

    Families will be notified once a decision has been made. Please do not consider enrollment approved until official confirmation has been provided by Washtenaw International. 

  • Washtenaw International Family Information

    Family wanting to host an exchange student
  • Exchange Student Information

    Students must be under the age of 18 and eligible to be placed as a rising 9-11 grader
  • Student's Date of Birth:*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
  • Residing Country*
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  • International Exchange Student Host Family Agreement & Acknowledgment

  • By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the following policies and requirements regarding international exchange student enrollment at Washtenaw International High School (WIHI).

    • Student Eligibility: I understand that Washtenaw International considers international exchange students entering grades 9–11 who are participating through an approved third-party exchange agency and residing with a family enrolled at Washtenaw International. 
    • Exchange Agency & Visa Requirements: I understand that the exchange student must be sponsored by an approved third-party exchange agency. Washtenaw International does not sponsor, issue, or arrange J-1 or other student visas.
    • Host Family Requirements: I understand that the exchange student must reside with our family throughout their enrollment at WIHI. If the student is unable to remain with our family for any reason, the student will be required to withdraw from WIHI. I understand that WIHI does not coordinate or provide alternative host families.
    • Enrollment Review & Approval: I understand that all exchange student requests are subject to review by school administration and the Enrollment Manager. Decisions will be based on WIHI's Academic Policy, Code of Conduct, available enrollment space, and other applicable enrollment requirements.
    • Academic Credit & Graduation Requirements: I understand that participation in Washtenaw International's exchange student program does not guarantee the awarding of academic credit toward graduation or the issuance of a high school diploma. Any academic credit awarded is subject to review and approval in accordance with applicable school policies and graduation requirements.
    • No Guarantee of Enrollment: I understand that submitting an exchange student request does not guarantee acceptance or approval to attend WIHI. The student may not begin attending until official enrollment approval has been provided.
    • Communication & Coordination: I understand that Washtenaw International will work with the exchange agency, our family, and appropriate school staff to review the request and determine whether all enrollment requirements can be met. Our family will be notified once a decision has been made.


    Host Family Acknowledgment
    By signing this agreement, I confirm that I have reviewed and understand the requirements outlined above. I acknowledge that approval is at the discretion of Washtenaw International administration and agree to comply with all applicable school policies and enrollment requirements if our exchange student is approved.

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