Testimonials
“The Sagemont School began working with Homestay Florida in 2007 to establish international student school and camp programs. The school program grew from 1 student to 46 students in the 2016-17 school year. Homestay Florida recruited and vetted host families as well as directly recruiting international students for The Sagemont School. They are wonderful to work with and the program has been an incredible addition to the school’s program offerings.”
Brent Goldman,
Ed.D, Head of School, 1996-2016
“ISES has been working alongside Homestay Florida to provide excellent homestays for the Sagemont School in Weston, FL since 2006. Throughout these years, we have come to appreciate and value Homestay Florida’s reliability and professionalism. Homestay Florida cares deeply about the welfare of their international students.”
Janice Schiffman,
Vice President for Marketing & Development, International Student Education Services
“Homestay Florida does a fantastic job of pairing these students to the best fitting host families. They provide loads of information to the host families and students alike, to ensure their success both personally and educationally. The lines of communication are always open, and they are always there to give guiding directions. Our working relationship has been one of deep gratification and joy.”
Barbara Natelli,
Registrar, Seagull Alternative High School
Plantation, FL Host Parent, 2010 – Present
“We have truly enjoyed working with Homestay Florida. Beth and Stephen are very professional and competent. Any issue that comes up, they do what it takes to resolve it sensitively and quickly. We have a large home on 2.5 acres and have hosted approximately 24 students from China, France, Spain, and Italy. We are still in contact with many of our students that are going to university in the United States, as well as those who are back in their home countries.”
Dena Butler, Realtor
Walt Butler, Inventor / Insurance Adjuster
Southwest Ranches, FL Host Parents, 2013 – Present
“Working with Beth & Stephen has been extremely smooth, professional, and supportive. Over the past 6 years, we have hosted 8 students. Homestay Florida quickly responds to our needs and meets our mantra of ‘striving for greater things.’ We highly recommend international families to choose Homestay Florida to provide safety, comfort, insight, education, and social experiences for their youth.”
Lisa Moffett, Certified Nursing Assistant
Ian Moffett, President / Director of Operations, FBI
Weston, FL Host Parents, 2016 – Present
“We’ve had the pleasure of hosting 9 students from China, Brazil, Japan, and Turkey. Working and interacting with the McMahons was a very positive and uplifting experience for us. They were extremely professional, available at a moment’s notice, had all the answers, and helped us get “into the groove” of working with children of so many different cultures.”
Violetta Cucchiara, Singer / Actress
Matt Cucchiara, Financial Advisor / Novelist
Weston, FL Host Parents, 2016 – 2019
“Thanks so much to Sally and Sue for helping Xing Bang to adjust to school and to his new environment! He tells me that he is now quickly making new friends and getting more involved in school clubs. We are so happy – Thanks again!”
Cheng Shi,
Homestay Student Parent
“Our daughter was Homestay Florida’s first student, and she lived in homestay all through high school with Stephen and Beth. She is now attending the University of Washington and returns to Florida every year to visit with them over the winter holidays. Thank you for all that you have done for Sojung!
Seonkyeong Lee,
Homestay Student Parent
