ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is looking for local families to host teens attending high school in the next academic year.

Students from all over the world — places like Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan and Ukraine, to name a few — will be studying in the United States in the next school year.

ASSE often students come with an enthusiasm to practice their English and experience American culture — food, sports, shopping and more, according to a news release from ASSE.

Students also often love to share their own culture with their host families, giving both the students and families a rich cultural experience.

ASSE students typically have pocket money for their own personal expenses, along with health, accident, and liability insurance. ASSE students are selected for participation based on academics and good citizenship.

Host families can choose their students from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries and personal interests.

To become a host family, or to find out how to become involved with ASSE, call the ASSE Eastern Regional Office, 1-800-677-2773, or go to www.host.asse.com to begin an application.