In other words, students should not be expected to do more or less than other family members. The WES Local Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment and screening of host families and the placement of students with those families. The Local Coordinator is responsible for supervising the student during the program. The reports include information about academic progress as well as social adjustment in the family and community. WES Academic Exchange Program students and their biological parents receive program orientation prior to the students' departure from the home country.
Participants also receive orientation soon after arrival in the host country.
Students are recruited by WES Overseas Representatives. The WES headquarters ensures that all immigration requirements for lawful admission to the United States are met. In this case, the host family must immediately contact the WES Local Coordinator for assistance and advice. If the emergency requires it, an immediate flight home will be arranged. In situations involving serious accident, injury, illness, or conflict with the law, school, or host family, the WES Coordinator immediately informs the WES Central Office.