The success of the athletic programme depends on a reciprocal housing arrangement between International Schools. When traveling on overnight trips to other schools, MIS athletes are housed by families of the host school. When teams visit MIS, they are housed with the families of MIS athletes. During large tournaments, 100 or more visitors need to be housed. In these instances, all MIS athletic teams are required to house even though it may be in an unrelated sport. The Athletic Department will do everything it can to make housing as practical for host families as possible. See
“Guidelines for Host Parents".
Athletes are generally required to house 2-3 times per season. This will include any friendly home matches in which their team is involved, as well as major tournaments. It is recommended that families host two or more visitors at a time since both parties are usually more at ease and independent in this situation. Housing visitors is an extra responsibility for our busy families but it also provides a wonderful opportunity for international exchange and new friendships. Many of our host families speak fondly of their