PARIS — Maine families have the opportunity to host a student from France for a Vistas in Education three-week exchange this summer.

The students, ages 12 to 18, will arrive June 30 in Portland and return home July 21. They have all studied English, though their skills vary. For many, this will be their first trip to the U.S. Students are selected to come to the U.S. on the basis of maturity, adaptability and sensitivity to other cultures. They must be in good health and are fully covered by VIE’s comprehensive insurance plan.

Host families provide room and board and transportation to/from the airport. Families are asked to include the French student in everyday family life, like routine outings — shopping, visiting relatives and local sightseeing — as well as any special activities the family might plan, and introduce them to friends and community.

Students and families will be matched by May 1, allowing them to get to know each other before June 30.

FMI, apply: 207-462-8757, [email protected], www.vistasineducation.com.