Cultural and educational exchange programs for students and teachers
Whether you’re a K-12 student who wants to see the world for a few weeks or an international teacher interested in a J‑1 exchange, NISE has a program for you.
I'm a teacher
Learn more about teaching in a US school (K-12) through J-1 teacher exchange.
I’m a U.S. student or school
Outbound programs give U.S. students (K-12) the chance to explore other cultures.
I’m an international student
Come experience the United States through a short-term inbound program.
I’m interested in hosting
Encounter the world in your own home by hosting a student short term.
Our mission is to promote international understanding and goodwill by providing high quality English language and cultural immersion programs.
Connecting cultures through short-term student programs and teacher exchange
Since 1983, NISE has conducted international educational homestay programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. We offer high quality educational and cultural programs specially designed to meet the needs of students, host families, and communities.
Every year, we offer programs that give U.S. students the chance to experience foreign cultures, as well as immersion programs for non-U.S. students. NISE is also a designated sponsor for the J-1 visa teacher exchange through the US State Department.
- See new places
- Share your culture
- Return with new perspective
Join the adventure. Experience the world.
This was a wonderful experience for our whole family. We all enjoyed learning about a different culture and bonding with our student.
Audra & Shawn, Host Family
Colorado Springs, CO
It feels like I have an American family and love them all. With these awesome people you only have the best summer.
Simon, North Carolina student
The activities were also fun and got us up and going rather than sitting down and listening to a lecture.
Valencia, Spain student
