What InterExchange does

InterExchange is a private, nonprofit cultural exchange organization founded in 1968 and headquartered in New York City. The company is a designated sponsor of U.S. Department of State J-1 Exchange Visitor Programs and operates two complementary lines of business: inbound programs bringing international participants to the United States, and outbound programs sending U.S. citizens and permanent residents abroad. Inbound products include Work & Travel USA (seasonal employment for international university students aged 18-28 for up to 4 months), Career Training USA (J-1 sponsored internships up to 12 months and traineeships up to 18 months), Camp USA (summer camp counselor placements with minimum stipends around $2,250-$2,750), and Au Pair USA (35-year-old program placing international childcare providers with American host families). Outbound programs span Work & Travel in Australia and Canada, Christianson Fellowship grants up to $15,000, TEFL internships in Latin America, group adventure tours across South America, Southeast Asia, Australia, and Europe, marine conservation placements, and Spanish language immersion.

The organization runs web-based application platforms at app.interexchange.org and app.aupairusa.org, uses SEVIS for visa tracking and compliance, and integrates with Envisage Global Insurance (Seven Corners) for participant accident and sickness coverage. Recruitment flows through 60+ international partner agencies, overseas job fairs across Spain, Türkiye, Slovakia, Romania, Albania, Costa Rica, Peru, and Argentina, plus virtual hiring events and an online employer matching system. The technology stack is utilitarian and compliance-driven rather than product-differentiated.

InterExchange monetizes primarily through participant program fees (e.g., Camp USA first-year counselors pay $450; returning counselors $550; Career Training USA fees include a $220 SEVIS fee and insurance; outbound programs range from $235 for short language courses up to $6,595 for TEFL internships), while host employers, host families, and U.S. summer camps participate free of charge. The participant base spans 60+ countries, with 343,500+ alumni surveyed to date and reported 91% referral rates and 95% personal fulfillment outcomes. As a nonprofit, the organization reinvests surpluses into program operations and the InterExchange Foundation's grant-making rather than distributing earnings.

Name

InterExchange

Legal name

InterExchange, Inc.

Website

https://interexchange.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

InterExchange is a 57-year-old nonprofit designated by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor J-1 cultural exchange programs, serving international students, young professionals, and U.S. residents through work, training, au pair, and travel programs across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Exchange Programs

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Short-Term Secondary Immersion & Cultural Exchange Trips (EDAIAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Adjustment & Intercultural Training Programs (EDAIAKAB), Au Pair Program Sponsorship & Compliance (Visa/Host Family Support) (HSAAAEAB), Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Programs (THAKAGAE)

Keywords

• Cultural exchange programs
• J-1 visa sponsorship
• Work and travel USA
• Au pair placement
• International internship exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Participant Program Fees: International participants pay program fees to participate in cultural exchange programs. Fees vary by program and country, covering visa sponsorship, insurance, SEVIS fees, and program support services.
2. Camp USA Program Fees: Camp counselors pay program fees: $450 for first-time participants at a new camp, $550 for returning participants. Includes program fee, insurance fee ($165), and SEVIS fee ($35).
3. Career Training USA Program Fees: Interns and trainees pay program fees that include visa sponsorship, $220 SEVIS fee, accident and sickness insurance for program duration plus 30-day grace period, 24-hour emergency support, and monthly check-ins.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

InterExchange is a designated U.S. Department of State sponsor that delivers J-1 visa-sponsored cultural exchange programs connecting international participants (university students, young professionals, camp counselors, au pairs) with U.S. host employers and families, and outbound programs (work & travel abroad, group tours, language immersion, TEFL internships, marine conservation, foundation grants) for U.S. residents. Programs bundle visa sponsorship, SEVIS compliance, accident and sickness insurance, 24/7 emergency support, and pre-departure/on-program cultural resources.

Product overview

InterExchange is a private, non-profit cultural exchange organization offering a portfolio of J-1 Visa sponsorship programs for international participants visiting the U.S. and outbound programs for U.S. residents traveling abroad. The core U.S.-inbound programs include Work & Travel USA (seasonal work for international students), Career Training USA (intern and trainee placements), Camp USA (summer camp counselors), and Au Pair USA (childcare providers). For U.S. residents, the Travel Experiences platform encompasses work & travel programs in Australia and Canada, the Christianson Fellowship grant program, volunteer English teaching opportunities, language immersion courses in Latin America, group adventure tours across multiple continents, marine conservation programs, and TEFL internship placements. All programs are designed to promote international cultural understanding through experiential exchange opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Christianson Fellowship: Grant program supporting young Americans ages 18-28 with funding up to $15,000 to perform meaningful service projects abroad for 6-12 months.
• Au Pair USA

Products and services

• Work & Travel USA J-1 visa-sponsored cultural exchange program enabling international university students (ages 18-28) to work in seasonal U.S. positions for up to 4 months during university breaks, with bundled visa sponsorship, accident and sickness insurance, SEVIS compliance, 24/7 emergency support, and a 30-day post-program travel grace period.
• Career Training USA J-1 visa sponsorship program providing international interns (up to 12 months) and trainees (up to 18 months) professional experience at qualifying U.S. businesses, with bundled SEVIS fee, accident and sickness insurance with 30-day grace period, 24-hour emergency support, and monthly check-ins.
• Camp USA J-1 visa-sponsored summer camp counselor placement program for international participants aged 18-28 (students, teachers, youth workers, or those with specialized skills), with 8-15 week placements at U.S. summer camps, minimum $2,250 USD stipend, meals, lodging, and bundled accident and sickness insurance.
• Au Pair USA J-1 visa-sponsored cultural exchange program matching international au pairs (experienced childcare providers) with American host families for in-home childcare, with 35 years of placement experience under U.S. Department of State designation.
• Travel Experiences for U.S. Residents Outbound cultural exchange platform for U.S. citizens and permanent residents offering work & travel abroad (Australia, Canada), guided group tours, Spanish language immersion, TEFL internship placements, marine conservation programs, and foundation-funded service projects.
• Christianson Fellowship Grant program administered by the InterExchange Foundation providing $2,500-$15,000 in funding to U.S. citizens ages 18-28 to perform meaningful international service projects abroad lasting 6-12 months; application deadlines March 15, July 15, and October 15.
• Work & Travel Australia Outbound work and travel program for U.S. residents in Australia, up to one year duration, with $24.00 AUD hourly income and self-directed accommodation, starting at $795 program fee.
• Work & Travel Canada Outbound work and travel program for U.S. residents in Canada with $14.00+ CAD hourly income and a $2,195 program fee.
• Volunteer to Teach English Programs Volunteer English-teaching placements in Latin America, including Guatemala (La Antigua from $900), Peru (Cusco), and Costa Rica (Manuel Antonio or San José from $1,045), with flexible 1-week-plus durations and various accommodation options.
• Language Immersion Programs Spanish language immersion programs in Latin America including Costa Rica (from $460), Guatemala La Antigua (from $235), and Cusco Peru (from $240), with various accommodation options.
• Group Adventure Tours Guided multi-destination group tours including South America Explorer ($6,300, 7 weeks), Southeast Asia Explorer ($4,200, 4-8 weeks), Australia Adventure ($4,750, 6 weeks, every Monday start), and Europe Tour ($5,500, 4 weeks).
• Marine Conservation Programs Hands-on marine conservation and scientist training programs including Thailand Marine Conservation ($3,950, 4-12 weeks) and Marine Scientist Training Costa Rica (4-10 weeks, variable pricing).
• TEFL Internship Programs TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) internship placements in Costa Rica ($6,595 with $345/week income, Manuel Antonio and San José), Peru ($4,895 with $200/week income, Cusco), and Guatemala, with 3-month durations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 343,500+ alumni surveyed; 95% experienced personal fulfillment; 85% rated experience 8+/10; 91% would recommend

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Bridge USAcoreOthersBridge USA is a U.S. Department of State initiative that InterExchange participates in for J-1 visa sponsorship. The BridgeUSA Program provides the framework for exchange visitor categories including Intern and Trainee visas.
• IAPA (International Au Pair Association)coreOthersIAPA is an international association for au pair agencies. InterExchange's Au Pair USA program displays IAPA affiliation as part of its industry recognition and standards compliance.
• WYSE Travel ConfederationminorOthersGlobal youth travel organization that InterExchange partners with for travel experiences and program development.
• Alliance for International ExchangecoreOthersNational alliance of exchange visitor program sponsors that InterExchange participates in to promote cultural exchange and policy advocacy.
• Global Ties USminorOthersOrganization focused on international exchange programs that InterExchange collaborates with for cultural exchange initiatives.
• European American Chamber of CommerceminorOthersChamber of commerce facilitating European-American business relations that InterExchange works with for program support.
• America250flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCongressionally-appointed U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission leading America's 250th anniversary celebrations. InterExchange is promoting J-1 participant involvement in America's Block Party events and other commemorative activities nationwide.
• Freedom 250flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for America's 250th anniversary running Freedom Trucks with mobile museums and interactive exhibits. InterExchange promotes participant attendance at Freedom 250 events including the Great American State Fair and Sail4th 250 tall ships tour.
• International Partner Agencies (60+ countries)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of agencies in over 60 countries that recruit participants for Work & Travel USA program, process applications, and provide local support. Countries include Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and others for summer; Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay for winter.
• Envisage Global Insurance - Seven CornerscoreOthersInsurance provider offering comprehensive Accident and Sickness Insurance for Work & Travel USA and Camp USA participants through InterExchange programs.
• American Camping Association (ACA)minorOthersIndustry organization for camping in America that InterExchange references for camp standards and participant resources.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alliance Abroad Group: Alliance Abroad Group is a designated J-1 sponsor operating Work & Travel, Internship/Trainee, and Au Pair programs with global partner agencies, closely mirroring InterExchange's distribution model.
• World Learning: World Learning operates The Experiment in International Living and is a designated J-1 sponsor offering outbound and inbound cultural exchange programs, comparable to InterExchange's outbound and internship offerings.
• Greenheart Exchange: Greenheart Exchange is a U.S. State Department-designated J-1 sponsor offering Work & Travel, Au Pair, Camp, and High School programs, directly overlapping with InterExchange's core inbound portfolio.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): CIEE is the largest U.S.-designated J-1 Exchange Visitor Program sponsor, operating Work & Travel USA, Internship, Trainee, Au Pair, and outbound study abroad programs. It is the closest direct competitor to InterExchange across nearly all four core J-1 categories.
• Intrax (AIFS Work Travel): Intrax, now part of AIFS, runs Work & Travel USA, Au Pair, and Career Training programs as a designated J-1 sponsor and is one of InterExchange's primary direct competitors in Work & Travel and seasonal staffing.
• Cultural Vistas: Cultural Vistas is a nonprofit designated J-1 sponsor focused on internships, traineeships, and professional exchange programs, directly comparable to InterExchange's Career Training USA segment.

Emerging players

• Go Overseas: Go Overseas is an online marketplace and content platform connecting students and young professionals with study, work, volunteer, and cultural exchange programs worldwide — an emerging digital channel adjacent to InterExchange's outbound catalog.
• GoAbroad.com: GoAbroad is an online directory and lead-generation platform for study abroad, volunteer, work, and cultural exchange programs, comparable as a digital discovery layer for InterExchange's outbound programs.

Broad incumbents

• AIFS (American Institute For Foreign Study): AIFS is a large, established cultural exchange and study abroad operator with programs across J-1, study abroad, and gap year; through its Intrax acquisition it directly competes with InterExchange and offers broader scale.
• EF Education First: EF is a global incumbent in language immersion, study abroad, and cultural exchange programs; its scale and brand make it a key competitor for InterExchange's outbound language immersion and group tour programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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