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Become a host
Host students. On your terms.
Create a host listing and receive stay requests from international students. You choose who you host, what you offer, and when you host.
How hosting works on SRS
A simple marketplace process built around choice and clarity.
1
Create your host lisitng
Set a nightly rate per room, add optional services, define your house rules, and manage availability.
2
Get verified
Complete a background check, upload a home walkthrough, and finish a short host orientation before approval.
3
Receive stay requests
Students message you first. Ask questions, clarify expectations, then accept or decline each request.
4
Get paid weekly
Students pay SRS. SRS pays you automatically through Stripe on a weekly basis.
You set the price
  • Choose your nightly rate per room
  • Adjust pricing anytime
  • Optional services increase earnings
Offer optional host services
  • Meals (monthly)
  • School transportation (monthly)
  • Airport pickup or drop-off (per trip)
Stay flexible
  • Block dates whenver needed
  • Pause hosting at any time
  • No minimum commitment
You're supported every step of the way
SRS is not a hands-off platform. We stay involved to protect both hosts and students.
  • Hosts complete background checks and verification
  • Students complete a cultural orientation before arrival
  • Ongoing support and an emergency contact line
  • Mediation and reassignment support if issues arise
What hosts usually wonder and what they discover
Common concerns
  • “I’m not sure what day-to-day hosting looks like”
  • “What if I don’t know what to do?”
  • “What if the student is difficult or disrespectful?”
What hosts report
  • Clear expectations make hosting manageable
  • Most students are independent and respectful
  • Hosting is more rewarding than expected
Why hosts choose SRS
SRS compared to
Airbnb
  • Longer stays with fewer turnovers
  • Hosting goes beyond renting a room
  • support and mediation included
SRS compared to
Placement agencies
  • Hosts choose students instead of being assigned
  • Listings stay active year-round
  • Faster, simpler onboarding
SRS compared to
Informal hosting
  • Verified hosts and structured onboarding
  • Secure payments through the platform
  • Real support if issues arise
Life inside the experience
We had an amazing experience hosting 2 students from Japan! It was great to see them both come out of their shell as they accustomed to life in America and became more confident in their English skills. It was a great time getting to not only teach them about our culture but also learn about their customs and traditions in Japan.
Lily N.
Host
As a retired couple, we've found an unexpected joy in opening our home to students. It's not just about providing a home away from home for the students, but also about the enriching experience we gain in return. We're learning about other cultures, traditions, and their perspective on life, which has added a vibrant layer to our golden years. It's like we've become a family away from his family, sharing meals, stories, sightseeing and laughter.
Erica G.
Host
We had an amazing experience hosting 2 students from Japan! It was great to see them both come out of their shell as they accustomed to life in America and became more confident in their English skills. It was a great time getting to not only teach them about our culture but also learn about their customs and traditions in Japan.
Agnes M.
Host
Host training included
Before hosting, you’ll complete a brief online training designed to set expectations and help you feel confident before your first stay.
Create your host listing
Join the marketplace, get verified, and start receiving stay requests when students are looking for a place like yours.
Create a host listing
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