Open Your Home. Open Your World. Host an International Exchange Student.
Rotary International is currently seeking 3 to 4 welcoming families in Fonthill to host a high school exchange student from France during the 2025–2026 school year.
Meet Touti Gendre-Guittard, a bright, curious, and adventurous student from France who will turn 17 in June. Touti will attend E.L. Crossley Secondary School from September 2025 to June 2026 through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program, and she is eager to experience Canadian family life, school culture, and community traditions.
Hosting is typically for a 3 to 4 month period, allowing multiple families to participate in creating a memorable and meaningful exchange experience.
Host families receive a monthly stipend of $300 to help offset the cost of meals and household expenses.
As a host family, you’ll provide:
🏠 A safe and supportive home
🍽 Meals and everyday family inclusion
📚 Encouragement in school and community activities
🌎 A chance to share Canadian life and learn about French culture
In return, you’ll gain:
✅ A rewarding cultural exchange experience
✅ A fresh perspective and global connection
✅ Lifelong memories and international friendships
You don’t need to be a Rotarian—just a kind and open-hearted family willing to make a difference.
Interested in hosting Touti or learning more?
Contact: Mike Taylor at taylor.mikey03@gmail
Rotary Youth Exchange Students at the Rotary International Convention, 5 June 2015, São Paulo, Brazil.
