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
New CSIET Publication
CSIET is pleased to announce the release of our newest publication, Model Practices for Supporting the Mental Wellness of International Students. This publication is a direct outcome of the strong interest and positive feedback generated during the 1st CSIET...
CSIET Letter to High School Administrators
CSIET J-1 Certified Programs: This Letter to Schools and Frequently Asked Questions Resource are intended for you to use with schools as you seek to place students for 2025-2026. We thank the J-1 School Outreach Committee for their work on this effort. Please...
Save the Date! 41st Annual Conference – Chicago, IL
CSIET is excited to officially announce that the CSIET international exchange community will gather in gorgeous Chicago, IL this fall! Save the Dates! October 22-24, 2025 Check here back for more info!
Announcing: 2025 International Symposium
SAVE THE DATES: CSIET International Symposium: Mind the Gap, will convene in São Paulo, Brazil May 21-23, 2025 bringing U.S. and international student exchange programs along with a team of experienced speakers to learn and discuss the latest practices relative to...
Strengthening International Connections: CSIET at Study Travel Network’s Alphe Conference in London
In another example of how CSIET is reaching out on behalf of its members, Executive Director Chris Page recently attended Study Travel Network’s Alphe Conference in London, August 29-September 1. Chris met with current CSIET members and 17 international agencies, all...
CSIET and IE University Host Inaugural CSIET International Symposium: Promoting Mental Wellness
CSIET and IE University Host Inaugural CSIET International Symposium: Promoting Mental WellnessIn an effort to address the critical importance of mental wellness within the international student exchange community, the Council on Standards for International...
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.
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