Registered Non-Profit · Luxembourg

Quality Standards and Certification for Host Families in Luxembourg

AQAFI promotes quality, responsibility and structured support for host families welcoming international pupils and young people in Luxembourg.

Association luxembourgeoise pour la Qualité de l'Accueil en Famille et l'Intégration des Élèves et Jeunes Internationaux

Our Three Areas of Focus

Standards

A clear framework for quality, safety and responsibility.

Certification

A structured process for assessment, recognition and annual review.

Integration

Support for better host family practice and international youth inclusion.

About AQAFI

Association luxembourgeoise pour la Qualité de l'Accueil en Famille et l'Intégration des Élèves et Jeunes Internationaux

AQAFI is a non-profit association based in Luxembourg. It promotes quality in host family accommodation and supports a more structured approach to the reception and integration of international pupils and young people in Luxembourg.

AQAFI works on standards and certification for host families, with the aim of encouraging quality, responsibility and clearer practice.

It may work with authorised operating partners for practical implementation within the AQAFI framework.

AQAFI is not a public authority and does not replace school decisions, immigration procedures or legal advice.

Our Key Principles

Quality Responsibility Transparency Continuity Child-centred thinking

A Structured Framework

AQAFI develops standards for host families receiving under-18 international pupils and young people in Luxembourg, and organises a structured certification process.

AQAFI follows a certification-first approach: certified host families should be given priority when students are placed, and annual review is part of the framework.

Main Steps of the Certification Process

01
Application
02
Document Review
03
Home Visit
04
Assessment
05
Certification Decision
06
Annual Review

What the Standards May Cover

  • Host family eligibility
  • Accommodation conditions
  • Household stability
  • Documentation and verification
  • Student supervision and wellbeing
  • Annual follow-up and review

Becoming a Certified Host Family

AQAFI welcomes applications from host families who wish to contribute to a structured and quality-based framework for receiving international pupils and young people in Luxembourg.

Suitable host families offer a stable home environment, appropriate living conditions, a responsible attitude towards minors, and openness to documentation and regular review.

After certification, host families maintain regular communication, cooperate with follow-up, and take part in annual review.

The Application Process

01 Initial contact
02 Application form
03 Supporting documents
04 Home visit
05 Assessment and feedback
06 Training and follow-up
07 Certification decision

Get in Touch with AQAFI

For general enquiries, host family applications, school dialogue or institutional contact, please get in touch with AQAFI.

General Enquiries

For general information about AQAFI.

Host Family Applications

For individuals or families interested in the host family process.

Schools and Institutions

For international schools, professional partners and public bodies wishing to exchange with AQAFI.

Write to Us

Please contact us by email. We typically respond within 2 business days.

contact@aqafi.lu
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg