Face the World exchange students come from all over the world to live with a U.S. family and attend an American high school.
Resource Center
Students Handbook
Familiarize yourself with details about living and studying in the United States
Students FAQs
If you are interested in becoming an exchange student in the U.S., find out more.
Hosting FAQs
Find out more about becoming a host family for a high school exchange student.
Partners FAQs
Learn more about becoming an overseas partner with Face The World.
Available Programs
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Education one
The mission of Education One is to create pathways in education that will help contribute to a brighter global future….
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American work adventures
American Work Adventures is an official J1 Visa sponsor for university students who wish to participate in the seasonal Work/Travel…
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J-1 Visa
Face The World is authorized by the U.S. State Department as a designated student exchange visitor program for secondary school…
OVERSEAS PARTNER
Our overseas partners are part of our commitment to provide the best American exchange experience possible. At Face The World our partners are dedicated to promoting a valued cultural experience with exemplary program standards. Please complete our inquiry form to receive more information about becoming one of our overseas partners.
Partner Inquiry
HOST FAMILIES
“It’s been a wonderful experience. All of our children write to us and stay in touch on Skype and Facebook. They all call us “Mom and Dad”, they touch us, we love them deeply, it is an unconditional love.”
- Michelle, Host Mom, Michigan
BECOME A COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE
Autumn 2013 Newsletter
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Check out what’s happening with the Face The World family: students, host families, and the company! Click on the link below to view our Autumn Newsletter. Autumn 2013 Newsletter
BECOME A COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE OR REGIONAL DIRECTOR
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Join our network of Community Representatives across the country in a rewarding role where you will enrich the lives of exchange students and host families alike, creating global “people to people” connections through cultural exchange. Become a CR
A Student From Denmark Shares Her Most Memorable Experiences
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Ever since she saw the movie “Home Alone” as a young girl, this student from Denmark dreamed of one day experiencing a Christmas in New York. During her academic year in the US, her dream came true when she spent the holidays in New York with her host family. Among…
A Student From Taiwan Shares Her Most Memorable Experiences
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Beyond having an amazing experience with her host family, this student from Tawain describes her most memorable experience as an exchange student as being her prom night. The experiences of a high school homecoming, prom and a banquet were new, unique and rewarding. Getting dressed up and attending these important…
Life As An Exchange Student on the McGill Farm
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I arrived in Dec. 2012, so the first thing we did was go to the mountains and cut a Christmas tree. Everyday we had to get wood from the woodpile and chop to take to the house. His is how we heat the house. “No wood, no heat.” While in…
Latest Videos
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s encourages American families to host exchange students
There is no substitute for living in the United States, learning English, and getting first-hand exposure to our institutions and traditions. International students enrich our classrooms and our communities. And they return home with friends and experiences that will shape the rest of their lives, explained Hillary Clinton commenting on the value of student exchange. Watch her videos on YouTube, and learn more about why student exchanges promote mutual understanding and bring people of different nations together.
Hillary Clinton Encourages Americans to Host Exchange Students
