Other Publications
Model Practices for Supporting the Mental Wellness of International Students
CSIET recognizes the importance of equipping our international student exchange organizations with practical, student-centered approaches to mental wellness. Model Practices for Supporting the Mental Wellness of International Students is an overview of key mental wellness considerations unique to international students including practices organizations can implement to create supportive, responsive environments and guidance on prevention, early identification, and referral strategies.
Model School Practices (BridgeUSA)
The CSIET Model School Practices for BridgeUSA Student Exchange was developed with valuable input from experienced BridgeUSA sponsors to help schools understand the benefits and process of hosting an exchange student in your public school. These suggested guiding principles will provide a foundation for local school policies and encourage every U.S. school to engage in international student exchange programs. (Revised Spring 2024)
Model School Practices (F-1)
The CSIET Model School Practices for for (F-1) International Student Programs was developed with valuable input from experienced and CSIET-Certified F-1 International Student Programs to help schools understand the benefits and process of hosting an international student in your school. These suggested guiding principles will provide a foundation for local school policies and encourage every U.S. school to engage in international student programs. (Released 2024)
Administrating Youth Exchange Guide
The Administering Youth Exchange Guide is a resource tool for U.S. high schools that work or are interested in working with international youth exchange programs. This publication is intended to help school administrators better understand how exchange programs operate and how to make the most of these international educational experiences.
ECA Evaluation of the Youth Exchange and Study Program
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs final report from a four-year evaluation of the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program.
Guidelines for Short-Term Programs
These guidelines are intended for consideration for both inbound and outbound youth exchange programs whose in-country duration is generally eight weeks or less. For programs of longer duration, please refer to CSIET Standards for Long -Term Programs.
Outbound Model School Policy on International Student Exchange
CSIET’s School Outreach Working Group created the Outbound Model School Policy on International Student Exchange to help schools design policy on American students traveling abroad.
Hosting Motivation and Satisfaction Survey – 2006-07
Feedback from 2006-07 Long-Term Exchange Students, Host Families, and Host Schools.