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Host with CASA

Become a host family and support international learners

Since 1983, CASA has matched students with welcoming homes in Bremen. Families, couples, and individuals can all host when they offer reliability, openness, and interest in intercultural exchange.

host family dinner conversation
international students welcomed by local family
shared kitchen and living space in host home

How hosting works at CASA

Hosting is more than offering a room

We look for households that provide a stable environment for language growth, everyday orientation, and respectful exchange. CASA supports matching, communication, and practical coordination.

  • Furnished single room with bed, desk, and storage
  • Access to bathroom and practical household routines
  • Good public transport connection to CASA
  • Clear house rules and shared expectations
international students welcomed by local family

Hosting formats

Individual course participants or group stays

CASA places both longer-stay intensive learners and short-term educational groups with host households.

FocusIntensive-course studentsGroup stays
Typical durationUsually 1 to several monthsUsually 1 to 4 weeks
Placement sizeIndividual placementUsually 1 to 6 students
MealsBased on agreed hosting modelOften coordinated with half-board
Daily rhythmEveryday language immersion in household lifeStructured schedule around program timetable
CASA supportMatching, communication, and support contactCoordination, scheduling alignment, and support contact
CompensationTransparent by placement modelTransparent by group arrangement

What CASA expects from host households

  • Reliable communication around arrival, rules, and daily rhythm
  • Respectful and culturally open interaction in shared living
  • Confirmed availability for the agreed hosting period
  • Willingness to coordinate early with CASA when needed

What CASA handles

  • Matching by course format, duration, and student profile
  • Clear pre-arrival information and planning details
  • Dedicated support contact during hosting period
  • Transparent compensation model by hosting format

Next step

Become a host household in three steps

The process is structured so you can quickly assess fit and confirm hosting with full clarity.

  1. 1

    Share interest

    Send a short inquiry with household profile and availability.

  2. 2

    Profile alignment

    CASA aligns format, duration, and practical expectations.

  3. 3

    Confirm placement

    You receive full details before final confirmation.