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
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...
CSIET Letter to School Administrators: International Exchange Student Enrollment Eligibility
Dear CSIET Member, With the help of international student exchange programs and the CSIET Board of Directors, we have drafted the attached letter to school administrators regarding the availability and eligibility of international exchange students (J and F) for...
2021-2022 Advisory List Online Now Available!
The CSIET-certified organizations are now listed in the 2021-2022 Advisory List Online! These programs were found to be in compliance with CSIET Standards based on application, information available to CSIET at the time of evaluation, and/or compliance audit. The...
2020-2021 CSIET International Student Exchange Statistics Now Available
The International Student Exchange Statistics: 2020-2021 Semester & Academic Year Programs J-1, F-1, and Outbound is now available! To purchase the statistics report, please place an order using the following link. Purchase Now *CSIET Members can access...
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