ICES - A Nonprofit Youth Exchange Organization

Three decades of connecting cultures and changing lives

Since 1991, ICES has been dedicated to promoting peace and understanding through cultural exchange. As a nonprofit organization, we create opportunities for international and American students to learn, grow, and form lasting bonds. Our mission is simple yet powerful: bring the world closer together, one student and one family at a time.

WHO WE ARE

Committed to Global Understanding

ICES is a U.S. Department of State –designated J-1 sponsor, accredited and trusted for over 30 years. We are proud members of leading international organizations such as the Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange and CSIET. These accreditations reflect our commitment to safety, compliance, and high standards in every program.

OUR TEAM

A Network Built
on Care and Support

With more than 50 office staff members and over 500 local coordinators, ICES operates nationwide to provide students and families with personalized guidance. Each year, we place more than 1,500 students from over 40 countries in schools and communities across the United States. Our coordinators and staff are trained professionals, passionate about ensuring a safe, nurturing, and life-changing exchange experience.

The ICES staff truly understands the challenges that exchange students may face, many of our team members have lived abroad and learned another language while overcoming cultural differences. This understanding and compassion is transmitted through ICES’ exceptional customer service.

As the global community we live in becomes increasingly interdependent and subject to change, today’s young people will face numerous challenges on the journey to becoming tomorrow’s leaders. We believe the foreign student exchange experience helps young people of all nationalities embrace those challenges and discover new opportunities that will help them dream and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

With the strength of over three decades in business, ICES offers experience in J-1 & F-1, Short-Term and Academic Service programs along with a reciprocal program, our High School Study Abroad for American students!

ICES is a leader in the field of youth exchange. We are a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to creating positive exchange experiences for all participants.

ACCREDITATION

ICES is an official J-1 sponsor designated by the U.S. Department of State and fully accredited by CSIET for 30 years. As members of ALLIANCE since 1997, we uphold the highest standards of safety, compliance, and program quality in international exchange.

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

ICES partners worldwide carefully recruit and screen students, conducting exams and interviews to ensure readiness. By fostering long-term relationships, we align with partners’ expectations to deliver excellent service to all participants.

STAFF SUPPORT

With 50 office staff and 500 local coordinators, ICES supports over 1,500 students from 40+ countries every year. Our trained team ensures students and host families receive personalized guidance and positive, life-changing experiences.

SCHOOL PARTNERS

U.S. schools are vital to our inbound programs, creating inclusive and multicultural classrooms. ICES works closely with schools nationwide to build strong partnerships that serve both students and host families.

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