K-12
American Association of Teachers of German (AATG)
(856) 795-5533
www.aatg.org
The AATG is a nonprofit organization that offers professional development programs, teaching resources and seminars to teachers of the German language of all levels of instruction. This organization also offers homestay exchanges for high school students from the United States and Germany.
American Councils for International Education (ACTR/ACCELS)
(202) 833-7522
www.actr.org
ACTR/ACCELS is a nonprofit organization that offers homestay exchange programs and language training in the U.S. and across Eurasia, South Asia, Southeast Europe and the Balkans to American and foreign high school students, undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty. Language requirements vary by program.
American Cultural Exchange (ACE)
(206) 217-9644
www.cultural.org
ACE is a nonprofit organization that offers English as a second language (ESL) courses and world language programs located in the United States for American and foreign students ages 10 and older. Language requirements vary by program.
American Scandinavian Foundation (AMSCAN)
(212) 879-9779
www.amscan.org
AMSCAN is a nonprofit organization that provides grants, awards, fellowships and training programs to American and Scandinavian undergraduate students, research scholars, graduate students, and faculty over the age of 20, and study abroad programs to U.S. and Scandinavian high school students and pre-college students ages 16-19 throughout the United States, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS)
(203) 399-5000
www.aifs.com
AIFS provides homestay exchange and study abroad programs to American and foreign undergraduate students and high school students, summer camp work exchanges and Au Pair programs for international visitors.
ASPECT Foundation
www.aspectfoundation.org
ASPECT Foundation is a non-profit international student exchange organization that offers hosting, study abroad and group travel opportunities in 23 countries. A program’s language requirements vary by location.
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE)
(949) 494-4100
www.asse.com
ASSE International is a nonprofit organization that provides homestay exchange programs, grant programs and volunteer programs worldwide to American and foreign high school, undergraduate and graduate students.
ASSIST
www.assist-inc.org
ASSIST is a non-profit educational and cultural exchange organization that provides student and teacher exchanges, and hosting opportunities in Sweden, Spain, China, Australia, Eastern and Central Europe, and most of Asia.
Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI)
(630) 377-2272
www.cci-exchange.com
CCI is a nonprofit organization that provides language study and homestay student and work exchange programs located worldwide available to American and foreign high school and undergraduate students.
The China Exchange Initiative
http://www.thechinaexchangeinitiative.org/index.htm
The China Exchange Initiative(CEI) focuses primarily on exchange and job shadowing project between Chinese and American school administrators. Each October, principals from China travel to the United States to attend lectures on American education, shadow partner principals or superintendents on the job, live with host families, visit classes, and participate in a variety
of school and community events. In the spring, their American counterparts travel to China to participate on the other side of the experience. CEI Currently has six projects working with educators and others in 17 states in the U.S. and with education bureaus for 13 provinces in China.
Council for Educational Travel USA (CETUSA)
(360) 736-6472
www.cetusa.org
CETUSA is a nonprofit organization that provides homestay and work exchange programs located worldwide for American and foreign high school students ages 15 to 18 and undergraduate students.
Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE)
www.ciee.org
CIEE is a non-governmental education organization that specializes in high school and university study abroad programs in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and Latin America. There are also opportunities for teaching abroad, internships, work, and hosting int’l students from all around the world. They have scholarships available for those who qualify. There are language requirements, which vary from each program and location.
Cultural Homestay International
http://www.chinet.org
Cultural Homestay International is a non-profit educational exchange organization that provides hosting, study abroad, internships, teaching abroad, group travel, Au Pair services, and career exploration opportunities in over 30 countries all over the globe.
EF Educational Tours
http://www.eftours.com
EF Educational Tours is the world's largest private education company, with a group of 15 subsidiaries and non-profit organizations centered around language learning, educational travel, cultural exchange, and academic programs. Offering children the opportunity to travel the world as young as age six, EF facilitates travel for thousands of students and teachers around the globe every year.
Plus, teachers travel free!
Foreign Links Around the Globe (FLAG)
http://www.flag-intl.org
FLAG is a student exchange organization that has hosting and high school student exchange services around the globe for an academic year, semester or summer. Certain programs require language skills.
Foundation for Worldwide Int’l Student Exchange (WISE)
http://wise.wisefoundation.com
This organization offers international exchange opportunities for students, youth, and adults. They have hosting opportunities for US families ranging from short term, farm/ranchstays, and academic homestays. There also have study abroad options in multiple countries for US high school students.
Global Insights
www.globalinsights.org
Global Insights is an organization that provides high school students study abroad programs and American families the opportunity to host international students.
Intercultural Dimensions
(617) 864-8442
www.interculturaldimensions.org
Intercultural Dimensions is a nonprofit organization that provides homestay exchange programs in Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso for American and foreign high school students, undergraduate students, graduate students and teachers.
International Experience
http://usa.ie-edu.net
International Experience is a not-for-profit educational organization that offers programs for students wishing to study abroad or participate in international student exchanges in Central Europe and selected areas around the globe. There are also hosting opportunities for American families. They have scholarships available for those who qualify. Certain programs require you to have some language background and skills before traveling abroad.
Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP)
(212) 489-1255
www.cgp.org
CGP is a nonprofit organization that provides work and student exchange programs in Japan and the United States for American and foreign high school students, undergraduate students, graduate students, teachers and faculty.
Nacel
www.nacel.org
Nacel is an organization that provides many opportunities to study abroad, intern, work, study languages, do a homestay, or attend a summer sports camp in many countries in Europe, China, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Morocco, Costa Rica, Japan, Malta, and Mexico. They do require language skills for selected programs and locations.
ProAmerican Educational and Cultural Exchange (PEACE)
(800) 377-2232
www.peace-inc.org
PEACE is a nonprofit organization that provides homestay student exchanges in Panama, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Colombia for high school students and English language training for ages 19 and above.
Program of Academic Exchange
www.pax.org
PAX is a non-profit organization that provides hosting to international high school students and study abroad for American high school students in France, Germany, Spain, and Australia.
Rotary Youth Exchange Programs
(847) 866-3000
www.rotary.org
Rotary Youth Exchange Programs is an organization that provides homestay exchange programs worldwide to American and foreign high school students and undergraduate students and Rotary members.
Semester At Sea
(800) 854-0195
www.semesteratsea.com/index.html
Semester At Sea is an organization that provides study abroad programs worldwide to American high school students, college students, K-12 teachers and senior citizens.
South Central Rotary Youth Exchange, Inc.
http://www.scrye.org
South Central Rotary Youth offers long term exchange and study abroad programs as well as short term, summer programs. There is also the opportunity for American families to host an international high school student.
The Laurasian Institution (TLI)
(425) 398-8245
www.laurasian.org
TLI is a nonprofit organization that provides exchange programs in Asia and the United States to American and foreign high school students, undergraduate students and teachers.
The Traveling School
www.travelingschool.com
The Traveling School is an outdoor adventure, study abroad program. They offer young women the opportunity to travel abroad for a semester and participate in outdoor adventures in Southern Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, Nepal, and Thailand.
United Studies Student Exchange (USSE)
(501) 321-2000
www.unitedstudies.org
USSE is a nonprofit organization that provides homestay student exchange programs worldwide for American and foreign high school and undergraduate students.
U.S. Department of State
www.state.gov
The U.S. Department of State is a governmental organization that provides worldwide student and citizen exchange resources.
Youth For Understanding USA (YFU USA)
www.yfu-usa.org
YFU USA is a home stay program for students ages 15-19, with summer, semester and year opportunities to over 40 countries. They also offer over 300 scholarships per year to American students traveling overseas on their programs.
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