Lima Christian School International Student Program

ISP host families are carefully selected to provide the best homestay experience for both the International student and the host family. Information from the student’s homestay information form and the host family application is used to match the student with a family. The selection process involves both an application and one or more family interviews. After selection, attendance is required at the Host Family Orientation to being consistency to the program; make sure that all families are aware of LCS rules and guidelines concerning the program, and to answer any questions or concerns about the program.

The selection process is outlined in the chart below. Host Family Applications are due in the LCS office by March 15th.

If you have any questions, please select Contact Us to email your question to the ISP Coordinator. If you wish to talk directly with the coordinator, please request a call and supply your phone number. You will receive an answer or be contacted very soon.

Click the link below to go to the application form.

Host Family Selection Process


Step	Family Responsibility	LCS Responsibility	Date
Step 1	• Submit the Host Family Application • Submit $50 processing fee	Review application. If acceptable, notify family of preliminary acceptance and schedule home visit.	By March 15th
Step 2	Home Visit by ISP Coordinator and LCS designated individual	Conduct home visit	March 15 - April
Step 3		Committee Review of applicant homes. Notification of acceptance as a host home.	May
Step 4	Prepare home and family to receive a student	Assignment of student to host home. (see note)	June-August
Step 5	Attend Host Family Orientation (attendance required for program)	Host Family Orientation	TBA

Note: At the time of selection, the number of International Students may not be finalized. No guarantee can be made of placement, even if selected.