Culture and Education
Each year students from around the globe learn and study in our high schools for the purpose of language, cultural and educational experiences. We work with a variety of international student exchange programs who have been approved by both Academy District 20 and the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) to review applications for high school placement.
Up to five students on J-1 Visas can be placed within each of our traditional high schools for one full academic year. Students will reside with a host family living within the Academy District 20 boundaries.
Administrative policy JFABB Admission of International and Visiting Students and its accompanying administrative procedure JFABB R Admission of International and Visiting Students Procedure outline the requirements of Academy District 20.
Applications from agency partners must be received between January 1 and June 30 to be considered.