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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.

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.

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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.

 

Kyrgyzstan High School Exchange Student Presenting for International Education Week

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK

Indonesian Classroom Virtual Exchange with United States

CLASSROOM VIRTUAL EXCHANGE

 

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