Welcome to AHLI

For more than 30 years, American Home Life International (AHLI) has been the leading provider of American homestay and education programs for international students

We remain committed to helping our students succeed by placing them in the right schools and in the best academic or cultural programs. Critical for student success, AHLI’s strength is the unparalleled ability to provide Christian host families that offer a safe, secure, and nurturing home environment for the students.

The AHLI Story

With significant global experience and commitment to excellence, the AHLI team is skilled at bringing the best combination of academic programs, cultural experiences and homestay services to meet a variety of student needs.

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  • 15,708

  • Students
    Since 1991

  • 22

  • Countries
    Hosted

  • 165+

  • Partner
    Schools

  • 29

  • States Where
    We Operate

  • 959

  • Group Students
    In 2019-2020

  • 250+

  • F1 Visa Students
    In 2018-2019

  • Wide Network of accredited partner schools.
    Partner Schools

  • Partner Schools

  • Guaranteed safe & caring Christian homes and residential housing.

  • Host Families

  • Qualified coordinators for excellent student care.

  • Student Support

  • Intensive ESL and TOEFL Preparation Programs.

  • ESL & TOEFL Camp

  • Quality student-focused programs.

  • Student Programs

  • Highlight of the Month:

  • AHLI hosts families and students to create bonds that last a lifetime. Watch this video for a glimpse of the fun and friendship they share as they blend their lives and cultures as one family.

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    • News &
    Events

    • New Year and New You

      Happy New Year! 2025 is here! Can you believe it? You are halfway through the school year. Where has the time gone? It is time to reflect on last year and celebrate what you have done. Then, think about your goals for this year. Why set goals?1. They help you plan and prepare.2. They can...

    • New Year, New Goals?

      It’s hard to believe that 2025 is here! We are surrounded with messages of goal setting for 2025, everything from diet to exercise to financial planning. But, for us host families the start of 2025 also means that our hosting experience is halfway over. Wow. I can’t believe that much time has already passed. For...

    • Coordinator of the Month

      Ara Shishmanian is our Coordinator of the Month! This year, he has four students, all boys. He is excellent at meeting with them and checking on their wellbeing. He encourages them and finds additional support to ensure that the boys are learning and growing while they study in the U.S.