The History of CIEE

CIEE

CIEE: the Council on International Educational Exchange is the leading U.S. non-governmental international education organization. Established in 1947, CIEE is a world leader in student exchange services. Our mission is “to help people gain under­standing, acquire knowl­edge, and develop skills for living in a globally inter­dependent and culturally diverse world.” Each year, we help nearly 50,000 high school and university students as well as young professionals and educators grow personally and to develop their potential through participation in a wide variety of exchange programs across the globe. CIEE staff are highly trained and devoted to providing the highest level of service to our global partners and program participants.

Inbound Programs to the U.S.

The CIEE USA High School Program is a 5 or 10-month academic program that enables qualified international high school students to attend high school in the U.S. while living with a host family. Host families invite students into their homes to fully participate in all aspects of family and community life. CIEE presently has over 1,300 high school students from 55 different countries living in communities throughout the U.S.

The CIEE Work & Travel USA Program makes it possible for international students to explore life in the United States by becoming more than tourists, experiencing life in the U.S. firsthand by working alongside U.S. citizens in temporary employment. CIEE has been designated by the U.S. State Department to administer this J-1 Visa program since 1969.

The CIEE Intern/Trainee Program CIEE has supported more than 50,000 participants over the past 20 years in their endeavor to expand their knowledge and skills and to enhance their professional qualifications in the U.S. for nearly 20 years.

Outbound Programs from the U.S.

CIEE is the leading provider of study abroad programs in the U.S., offering 118 programs in 40 countries for U.S. undergraduates. High school students–or recent graduates–can attend a CIEE High School or Gap Year Abroad program in eleven host countries. University graduates can teach abroad on CIEE Teach Abroad programs in Chile, China, the Dominican Republic, South Korea, Spain, and Thailand. Educators can participate in summer International Faculty Development Seminars in 23 countries to increase their international awareness and transform their campuses and curricula.

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