Partner with Greenheart Exchange

Interested in becoming a Greenheart Exchange international sending partner?

Greenheart Exchange has been a sponsor of the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa since 1985. In our first year, we helped seven Spanish students find host families and attend high school in the U.S. on the J-1 visa. Now, we welcome over 2,000 participants each year who live with American families, participate in group activities and/or study in high schools across America. We have trained support staff in every corner of the country, dedicated to student success, promoting cultural understanding and engaging participants to ensure that they have the most impactful experience possible on each of our high school programs.

• Experience since 1985 in facilitating cultural exchange programs in the U.S. that connect Americans with international students.
• We are the leading nonprofit cultural exchange sponsor that blends service learning and volunteerism into all of our programs, creating a community of compassionate and conscious global citizens.
• We are committed to the safety and well-being of our participants; due to our rigorous standards, Greenheart Exchange is listed by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) since 1990, is designated by the Department of State to offer J-1 programs, and is a member of the Alliance for International Education and World Youth Student and Educational Travel Confederation (WYSE Travel Confederation).
• English classes are taught by certified, native-English speakers with a focus on practical communication.
• Offer programs throughout the U.S. and can customize them to include visits to major cities, universities, or points of interests.
• 24-hour emergency support from our National Office.
• Supply certificates of completion for all programs, upon request.

• Identifying suitable candidates for Greenheart Exchange programs (program requirements differ)
• Providing interested candidates with program information and application materials
• Screening for English language proficiency
• Verifying and checking all applications
• Submitting complete applications to Greenheart Exchange for review and processing
• Communicating directly with applicants during the application process
• Assisting participants in obtaining the necessary visa from the local U.S. Embassy or Consulate; assisting with making travel arrangements
• Conducting pre-departure orientation
• Serve as home-country contact in the event of an emergency
• Maintaining regular hours, checking email daily and furnishing Greenheart Exchange with updated contact information

J-1 High School Program (cultural exchange program) is an academic semester or academic year program for exchange students to live in and learn American culture. Students attend a public school in one of many locations across the U.S. while living with a volunteer American host family.

Participants improve their English ability, make friends, attend local schools, participate in activities, volunteer and gain leadership skills, all while serving as an ambassador of their culture.

Group Homestay Programs are an ideal way for students aged 13 to 17 to discover American culture and create memories with their peers. Each program can be specially designed to meet the needs of your organization or school group, and can be arranged for any time throughout the year. Typical group sizes are 10-20 participants for a minimum of ten days up to three weeks.

The Individual Homestay Program (IHP) is ideal for participants interested in a program that focuses exclusively on American culture and home life, while greatly improving English language skills.

Individual teens and adults (15 and older) become members of an American family and get to know U.S. culture firsthand through a true immersion experience. Participants are placed with a carefully screened, volunteer host family that provides a safe environment. This program is suitable for mature participants who are comfortable traveling to the host community on their own and having unstructured time throughout their stay. Programs may be two to eight weeks in length.

The Teach USA program promotes interaction and enhances mutual understanding between U.S. and international teachers. Participating teachers are placed in a K-12 host school for 1-3 years and teach a wide range of subjects. During this program, teachers can expect to sharpen their professional skills and take part in cross-cultural activities within their schools and local communities.

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