ORIENTATIONS
ORIENTATIONS

There are 5 Orientations, 1 is required for host families and 4 are required for ALL students,
meant to prepare, inform, and support students and host family members.

Pre-Arrival Orientation (for host families)  During this meeting, families are given important information about YFU regulations and recommendations. This meeting is required for all host families to attend, both new host families and experienced.

Landing Orientation is required for students only. This important orientation is meant to guide and assess students, to get off on a GREAT start.  See calendar of events for dates.

Post-Arrival Orientation is required for international students and host family members. See calendar of events for details. This important meeting discusses issues related to host families as well as international students. Everyone is strongly encouraged to attend (please only siblings over 8 years old).

Mid-Winter Orientation is required for students ONLY. This meeting is meant to ensure that all students are doing well in all aspects.  This is a great opportunity for students to express any concerns or to share their experiences.

Re-Entry Orientation is required for international students only. Watch the calendar of events for more details. This important meeting prepares international students to return to family life in their home country. All students are required to attend. This important meeting prepares the students to return to their natural countries.