CSIET’s purpose is to cultivate excellence, to facilitate a spirit of cooperation and support, and to help ensure safety and value for international exchange students, secondary schools, host families and natural parents.
CSIET News & Announcements
CSIET Hosts Inaugural CSIET International Symposium
CSIET is excited to travel to Madrid, Spain to host its inaugural CSIET International Symposium: Promoting Mental Wellness on May 21, 2024. This one-day event will convene U.S. and international student exchange programs along with a team of experienced psychologists...
U.S. Depts. of State and Education Joint Letter to Superintendents
Secretary Blinken and Secretary Cardona released a joint letter that encourages school superintendents to host secondary school international exchange students. Please share with your appropriate networks.
CSIET Letter to Schools
CSIET Certified Programs, This letter is intended for you to use with schools as you seek to place students for 2023-2024. Please distribute this message to your school networks as necessary. CSIET will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you...
2021-2022 International Student Exchange Statistics Now Available!
2021-2022 International Student Exchange Statistics are now released and available for purchase! CSIET Members have access to this publication for free through the Member Resources module in the Member Center.
2022-2023 Advisory List Paperback Book Available for Purchase!
The 2022-2023 Advisory List paperbacks now available for purchase! Find out who's on the list with information about each of the certified organization as well as helpful resources like the Model School Policy, Short-Term Guidelines and the CSIET Standards. Order Now!
May 12 – Final Virtual Event of the Series
The final virtual event of the Collaborative Engagement Series, Celebrating International Student with Every Step is just around the corner! May 12, we invite you to join us and your colleagues around the globe to celebrate international students and discuss best...
CSIET Letter to School Administrators: International Exchange Student Enrollment 2022-2023
Dear CSIET Member, CSIET has drafted the attached letter to school administrators regarding the availability of international exchange students for enrollment. Please distribute this message to your school networks as necessary. CSIET will continue to provide...
Biden Administration Announces Easing of Travel Restrictions and Expanded Visa Interview Waivers
In two recent announcements, the Biden administration introduced policy changes to ease the visa application process and travel restrictions for international students and other visitors to the United States: The Biden administration announced plans to lift geographic...
Announcing Our Collaborative Engagement Series: Advancing International Student Programming
Now more than ever, it is important for the international student program community to remain connected, whether in-person or virtually. We are excited to announce that starting Fall 2021 through Spring 2022, CSIET will be hosting a series of virtual events for all...
A Renewed U.S. Commitment to International Education
On July 26, the U.S. Departments of State and Education released a joint statement of principles in support of international education. This poses great news for our community as this is the first statement of its kind on over two decades. The statement details...
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