PAX - Program of Academic Exchange is a program of PAX Laurasian Exchange and is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program sponsor.

Benefits of Exchange

PAX host schools appreciate that high school foreign exchange programs are one of the most effective ways to expose young people to cultural diversity and encourage cross-cultural understanding.

Fresh Perspectives

When you invite a PAX exchange student into your halls, the entire school community benefits from a walking, talking, learning opportunity, which galvanizes intellectual curiosity and makes the world a bigger, friendlier place.

Coordinator Support

Each school is partnered with a qualified local PAX representative.

Academic Responsibility

PAX students carry a full course load and maintain at least a "C" in each class.

Volunteerism

All students volunteer—a minimum of 30 hours for scholarship students.

Unique Cultural Opportunities

Especially during International Education Week, PAX students present their culture to classmates, K-8 students, retirees, church groups, and many others. Throughout the year, many also connect their U.S. communities with friends and classmates back home via "virtual exchanges," technology-enabled, people-to-people education programs.