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HOST FAMILY
are many. Your family will learn and grow with the experience as you build a life-long relationship! Join thousands of other families and host an ICES student today! Your adventure begins here!
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International Cultural Exchange Services
(ICES)
ICES is an international nonprofit student academic and exchange organization dedicated to promoting a peaceful world by increasing international awareness and cultural understanding. We are a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about offering quality and affordable student academic and exchange programs for international and American students. We’ve been loving what we do since 1991, when the company was founded, and we are amazed by the remarkable achievements of our international and American exchange students.
Young people participate in student exchange programs for various reasons. They want to experience another culture, become more mature, meet international friends and improve their language abilities. American families participate with the desire to share their homes and lifestyles, broaden their knowledge of other cultures and encourage better world relations. Local schools are eager to participate in youth exchange for the many benefits their students receive by interacting with other students from around the world. ICES is committed to helping students, families and schools reach these goals.
Sign up today for one of our student programs, become a host family, explore our new internship and trainee program, or work with us to help promote a range of rewarding inter-cultural experiences! Your adventure begins here!
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Recent ICES NEWS...
ICES Bridging Cultures Scholarship 2024
Do you know an American college-bound teen who’s looking for $$$? ICES will be awarding $17,000 in scholarships to globally-minded teens this spring! Application deadline: April 3, 2024. LEARN MORE
ICES Global Ambassador Program
The Global Ambassador Program is back! This is a volunteer program for American high school students in which they learn valuable leadership skills and cross-cultural understanding by providing peer support to exchange students. LEARN MORE
Accepting Host Family Applications
Now is a great time to consider hosting a student for next semester or school year. Learn more about the ICES Host Family Program! LEARN MORE
ANNOUNCING NEW PROGRAM: Internship & Professional Training
The program is open to international college/university students who are currently enrolled or recently graduated. ICES is welcoming and matching American companies with qualified applicants. LEARN MORE
ADDITIONAL STUDY ABROAD COUNTRIES
We are happy to provide our American high school teens the opportunity to study in Australia and New Zealand next year. LEARN MORE
Work with us
Interested in working in the student exchange and academic field? Contact ICES today to learn more about the opportunities available. LEARN MORE
Recent ICES Blog posts...
7 Topics to Help You Get to Know Your Exchange Student Before Their Arrival
Although your exchange student won’t arrive for several months, the time to get to know them is now! Use this list as a springboard to great conversation and the beginning of a lifetime relationship. READ BLOG
How Study Abroad Changed My Life
Being an exchange student is positively life-changing! This week’s blog highlights one person’s experience and gives a glimpse of how their exchange decades ago continues to have a major impact on life today. READ BLOG
How to Choose the Right Exchange Student for Your Family
Choosing the right exchange student can make all the difference in your hosting experience. That’s why we’ve put together some practical tips to help you select the perfect match for your home and family. But wait, there’s more! We’ve also created a fun quiz to guide you through the process! READ BLOG
9 Reasons to Host an Exchange Student from Asia
Today we highlight our Asian students and share a few of the reasons they are so delightful to host. Which Asian country would you like to host from? 🌏 READ BLOG
Families Share Why They Love Hosting Exchange Students
Have you ever wondered why families host exchange students? Here’s your chance to find out! Some of our current host families share why hosting an exchange student is so awesome. 🌎❤️😀 READ BLOG
Cultural Adaptation: What is it like?
We’ve gathered a collection of fun metaphors to explain what it’s like to adapt to another culture. Which is your favorite? READ BLOG
Recent ICES NEWSLETTERS...
ICES Newsletter - March 2024
ICES Newsletter - February 2024
ICES Newsletter - January 2024
ICES Newsletter - Fall 2023
ICES Newsletter - Spring 2023
ICES Newsletter - Holidays 2022
ICES Newsletter - October 2022
ICES Newsletter - September 2022
ICES Newsletter - Summer 2022
ICES Newsletter - April 2022
ICES Newsletter - Winter 2022
ICES Newsletter - November 2021