Our Impact

Today, less than one in five Americans has a passport. Many U.S. students have never left their home states or communities. International exchange teachers bring the world to our students, sparking a love of learning and a new curiosity about the world and its people.

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Student Impact

VIF teachers leave lasting memories with their students, often continuing their collaboration after returning home through e-mail, pen pal programs and school exchanges. In this way, the VIF experience lasts a lifetime.

School Impact

Highly qualified VIF teachers from around the world grow from the professional development opportunities in living, teaching and traveling in the United States. VIF teachers also help build a diverse workforce. They share varied educational practices and teaching methods, and provide international exposure and experience to U.S. colleagues.

International Diplomacy

In their exchange visits, teachers serve as role models to students, often disproving stereotypes about their home countries, and providing countless citizens with positive relationships and experiences. Just as they serve as cultural ambassadors in the U.S., VIF teachers also serve as goodwill ambassadors on behalf of the United States once they return home.