What Global Exchange International does

Global Exchange International is a Colombian-headquartered (Bogotá) private for-profit company specializing in cultural exchange, international education, and US employment-based immigration services. Operating for 20+ years across 19 countries with 28+ physical offices, the company serves individual participants seeking work, study, and cultural immersion opportunities abroad, reporting a cumulative base of 13,000+ successful placements. Its service portfolio spans au pair placement, summer and winter camps (US and Canada), ESL programs (Go Campus & ESL), work-exchange placements (Work & Experience), teacher exchange programs, and US employment-based immigration services (EB-2 NIW for professionals and EB-3 for skilled/unskilled workers). Revenue is generated primarily through program fees, visa service charges, and placement commissions on individual case filings, with participant financing now offered via a Sufi partnership.

The business runs on a multilingual web platform supporting participant onboarding and program discovery, complemented by a mobile application on iOS and Android. Distribution is office-led rather than digital-native: prospective clients engage through local offices in markets including Colombia, the United States (Miami), Brazil (São Paulo, Londrina, Cuiabá), Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Spain, France, Germany, the UK, Ireland, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy, Turkey, and Australia. The workforce comprises approximately 600 direct and indirect employees supporting operations, sales, immigration casework, and host-family coordination across these markets. The company's competitive position rests on its regulatory sponsor designations (particularly for US State Department cultural exchange programs and EB-2/EB-3 immigration filings), its multi-country physical office network, and a two-decade operating history that supports host-family, employer, and alumni relationships.

Name

Global Exchange International

Legal name

GLOBAL EXCHANGE INTERNATIONAL SAS

Website

https://tumejorexperiencia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Global Exchange International is a Colombian-founded cultural exchange and US immigration services firm operating 28+ offices across 19 countries, providing au pair, summer/winter camp, ESL, work-exchange, and EB-2/EB-3 visa services to individual participants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Exchange and Cultural Mobility Programs

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Outbound Exchange Advising, Placement & Nomination Services (EDAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Au Pair Training, Orientation & Cultural Exchange Programs (HSAAAEAD), Paid Placement & Au Pair/Working Holiday Placement Programs (EDAIAFAD), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Cultural exchange programs
• Au pair placement
• Study abroad services
• Immigration visa services
• International work programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Program Fees - Au Pair: Fees for placement in Au Pair programs in destinations including USA, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and China. Includes housing, medical insurance, food, and monthly stipend coordination with host families.
2. Program Fees - Summer/Winter Camp: Fees for placement as Camp Counselors in USA summer camps and winter/summer camps in Canada for youth and young adults aged 12-30.
3. Program Fees - Work & Business EB-3 Visa: Comprehensive service fees for EB-3 visa program including job offer, immigration process, legal support, and follow-up for permanent residence in USA.
4. Program Fees - Professional & Talent EB-2 Visa: Service fees for EB-2 NIW visa program for qualified professionals, educators, and skilled individuals seeking permanent US residency.
5. Program Fees - Teacher Exchange: Fees for J-1 visa teacher exchange program allowing Latin American educators to work legally in US schools for 1-3 years.
6. Program Fees - Go Campus & ESL: Fees for study abroad programs in USA and Canada universities, including undergraduate programs, ESL courses, and distance learning options. Partial scholarships available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Global Exchange International SAS is a cultural exchange and international mobility agency that places Latin American candidates into Au Pair host families (USA, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, China), summer and winter camp counselor roles (USA, Canada), university and ESL study abroad programs (USA, Canada), employment-based permanent residency pathways (EB-3, EB-2 NIW), and J-1 teacher exchange placements in US schools. Each program is delivered as a fee-based professional service (visa processing, host family or job placement, immigration legal support, and ongoing follow-up) sold directly through a 19-country network of physical offices plus a web portal and mobile app.

Product overview

Global Exchange International is a cultural exchange and international programs agency operating across Latin America, the USA, and Spain. The company offers a portfolio of programs including Au Pair placements (USA, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, China), Summer/Winter Camp programs (USA and Canada), Study Abroad programs through Go Campus & ESL (universities in USA and Canada), Work & Business and Professional & Talent visa programs (EB-3 and EB-2 NIW for USA), and the Teacher Exchange Program. The portfolio consists of distinct program offerings rather than a unified software product—each program functions as a separate service category focused on cultural exchange, study abroad, and legal work/migration opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Au Pair International Cultural exchange program placing participants with host families in USA, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, and China for 12 months (with extension option). Participants provide childcare in exchange for housing, medical insurance, food, and a monthly stipend. For Latin American young adults aged 18-30 seeking immersive international experience.
• Summer Camp USA Summer camp counselor placement program in USA camps for 2-3 months. Participants share their skills, traditions, and energy with American children and teenagers. For youth and young adults seeking seasonal work experience in the USA.
• Winter Camp Canada Winter and summer vacation camp programs in Canada for youth aged 12-17 and young adults aged 18-30, featuring sports, educational, and cultural activities.
• Go Campus & ESL Study abroad programs placing students at universities and accredited institutes in USA and Canada for undergraduate courses, ESL programs, and distance learning options. Partial scholarships are available. For Latin American students seeking international higher education.
• Work & Business USA (EB-3 Visa) Comprehensive EB-3 visa program providing permanent US residency (Green Card) through legal employment offers in operational jobs (cleaning, cooking, laundry). Includes job placement, immigration process, legal support, and follow-up. For individuals, couples, and families seeking long-term migration to the USA.
• Professional & Talent USA (EB-2 NIW) Permanent residency program via EB-2 Visa (National Interest Waiver) for qualified professionals, teachers, and individuals with exceptional abilities seeking to migrate to the USA based on professional, academic, or labor merits. For Latin American professionals and academics seeking self-petitioned US permanent residency.
• Teacher Exchange Program (USA) Program allowing Latin American teachers with university degrees and verified classroom experience to work legally in US schools under a J-1 cultural and professional exchange visa for 1-3 years with extension option. Includes teaching contract, visa accompaniment, cultural integration support, and ongoing assistance.
• Work & Experience Work abroad program enabling participants to work and live in the USA or Canada legally and authorized, either alone, with a partner, or with family. For Latin American candidates seeking short-to-medium-term legal work experience in North America.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,000+ Latin Americans have achieved their dream of living and working abroad
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Immigration and Educational Authorities (Country-Specific)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll programs are approved, regulated, and monitored by corresponding immigration and educational authorities in each destination country, including US immigration services, educational institutions, and cultural exchange program regulators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• InterExchange: US-based nonprofit running Au Pair, Work Travel, Camp Counselor and Career Training programs for international participants. Most directly comparable peer given shared program mix and US sponsor designation.
• Cultural Homestay International (CHI): Designated US Au Pair sponsor agency placing European and Latin American participants with American host families. Competes head-to-head in the Au Pair placement segment that anchors Global Exchange's portfolio.
• AuPairCare: US Department of State-designated Au Pair agency focused on placing international au pairs (including from Latin America) with American host families. Direct competitor in core Au Pair vertical.
• American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS): Operator of cultural exchange, study abroad and au pair programs with global reach. Comparable in breadth of programs (study + work + cultural exchange) and destination country coverage.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Major nonprofit running study abroad, work exchange and J-1 programs including teacher placement. Comparable in operating J-1 Teacher Exchange and study abroad streams that overlap Global Exchange's offerings.
• Spirit Cultural Exchange: US Department of State-designated sponsor for Au Pair, Camp Counselor, Summer Work Travel and Trainee programs. Direct competitor across multiple of Global Exchange's program categories.
• AuPair in America: One of the largest US-designated Au Pair agencies, historically a primary sponsor of European and Latin American au pairs. Direct competitor in the US Au Pair placement segment.
• GoAuPair: US-based Au Pair agency placing international au pairs with host families nationwide. Competes for the same Latin American Au Pair supply pool that Global Exchange sources.
• Intrax Cultural Vistas (Cultural Vistas): Operator of J-1 Exchange Visitor programs including interns, trainees, teachers and au pairs. Comparable in regulated US sponsor role and program portfolio breadth.

Regional players

• GreenCard4you / Immigration Visa Attorneys: Specialized US EB-3 / EB-2 NIW immigration consultancies serving Latin American applicants. Comparable in the Work & Business (EB-3) and Professional & Talent (EB-2 NIW) program streams but typically lack the exchange and study portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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