More than a trip abroad.
The Alliance Française of Seattle is proud to partner with My Family Abroad, a cultural exchange program that connects families in France and the United States through a trusted international community.
My Family Abroad is built on a simple belief: authentic cultural exchange grows from trust, reciprocity, and shared everyday life between families.
Rather than focusing on one-directional experiences, the program encourages family-to-family exchange relationships that evolve naturally over time — all within a secure, supportive, and accessible framework.
As part of the partnership between My Family Abroad and the Alliance Française, families who register through the Alliance benefit from exclusive partner advantages, including free credits for immersion stays.
- Verified host families in 60+ countries
- Benefits reserved for the Alliance Française de Seattle community
- Priority access to the families of the community
Start with code AFSEATTLEMFA26
Get matched with a family. AFSEATTLEMFA26 unlocks exclusive member benefits.
65+
Cities
Since 2026
Building exchanges
2,500+
Vetted families
How it works
Three steps to your exchange.
Create your family profile
Join a community of verified families sharing cultures and experiences worldwide.
Exchange with a family
Host a guest from abroad, or send yours to live with a family abroad.
Discover the world like a local
Earn credits through hosting and use them for your next family adventure.
Your Alliance Française de Seattle benefits
Credits
Code AFSEATTLEMFA26: exclusive member benefits when you join.
Alliance Française de Seattle perks
Advantages negotiated for the Alliance Française de Seattle community, on top of your Membership.
Priority access
Host families of the community, matched to your project.
Fast validation
Your profile verified quickly by the MFA team.
The difference
Hosting alone vs. hosting with My Family Abroad.
Our commitment
Your safety before anything else
100%
verified host families
48h
response time
24/7
support available
Every family goes through 3 levels of checks
- Identity VerificationID and proof of address reviewed by our team.
- Mandatory Video InterviewEvery family meets an MFA member before being accepted.
- Verified Post-Stay ReviewsEvery experience is rated by participating families.
- 24/7 SupportOur team is available at all times during the stay, explained upfront, in writing.
+ Our offers
Choose what suits you best
Travel & learn
Live with a family
Stay in a local home, share daily life, and discover a culture from the inside.
Meet the families
Host a traveller
Open your home to the world
Welcome a foreign traveller into your home, share your culture, live a unique exchange.
Become a host family
Send a loved one
Give immersion to a loved one
Give your child or a loved one a language stay with a verified family abroad, with Alliance Française de Seattle at your side.
Discover the offerHow it works for your family
What to expect with Alliance Française de Seattle.
Who are the guests?
Travellers and families vetted by My Family Abroad and recommended by Alliance Française de Seattle.
How long is a stay?
2 to 6 weeks, choose your availability.
What do you provide?
A private room, half-board and a warm home. No teaching involved.
What do you earn?
From day one: exclusive member benefits. Then 1 credit for every night you host, toward your own family's stay abroad.
Your questions
Everything you want to know.
What's the difference between MFA and a regular study-abroad agency?
How much does it cost?
Who are the host families?
Is it safe for my child to live with a family?
Can I host without sending my child?
Ready to activate your AFSEATTLEMFA26 code?