International Alliance Group

What International Alliance Group does

International Alliance Group (IAG) is a private cultural exchange organization founded in 2017 that connects internationally credentialed teachers (and, more recently, nurses) with U.S. institutions through J-1 Exchange Visitor and H-1B visa sponsorship. The company operates a three-year teacher placement program that handles the full lifecycle from international candidate sourcing and credential evaluation through visa sponsorship (DS-2019 forms, SEVIS compliance), state certification and licensure support, relocation coordination, and ongoing professional development. Candidates are sourced through an institutional referral network comprising government education ministries in five Mexican states (Sonora, Aguascalientes, Nuevo León, Baja California, Chihuahua) plus Guatemala and El Salvador, alongside university partnerships with UABC, IPN El Salvador, and University of Sonora.

IAG's core product is the Teacher Exchange Program, with adjacent modules for certification/licensure support, relocation services, supplemental medical insurance, J-2 dependent visa sponsorship, cross-cultural activities programming, and a TalentLMS-based professional development platform delivered in partnership with KOI Education (announced March 2025) in English, Spanish, Filipino, and Kiswahili. The technology stack is intentionally lightweight: TalentLMS for content delivery, HubSpot for intake forms, and Zoom for weekly webinars. There is no proprietary platform or AI/ML layer; competitive differentiation is rooted in program management capability, regulatory designations, and the international referral network rather than technology.

The revenue model is primarily fee-for-service paid by participating teachers: a $2,600 IAG sponsor fee plus a $200 application fee, with partner sponsor fees of $2,200-$4,000 layered on depending on assigned visa sponsor. Revenue is also generated through public-sector procurement contracts enabled by IAG's Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA) designation, which lets member school districts purchase services through pre-existing cooperative contracts. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales on the district side and referral/partner-led sourcing on the candidate side, with webinars and a content-marketing blog (104+ posts) supporting top-of-funnel demand generation.

Name

International Alliance Group

Legal name

International Alliance Group

Website

https://iagusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

International Alliance Group is a private cultural exchange organization founded in 2017 that recruits internationally credentialed teachers and nurses for placement in U.S. K-12 schools and healthcare facilities, providing J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship, credential evaluation, relocation, and ongoing professional development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Teacher Recruitment Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAIAFAC

Third-Party Placement & Matching Agencies

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Internships, Co-ops & Work Placement Programs

SECONDARYEDAIADAC

Institutional Compliance & Sponsorship Management (SEVIS/CAS/CoE & equivalents)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Student Visa, Immigration & Compliance Services

SECONDARYEDAIAAAH

Pre-Departure Orientation, Re-Entry & Intercultural Training for Study Abroad

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Study Abroad Program Providers (Multi-Country & Multi-Discipline)

SECONDARYEDAIAFAO

Credentialing, Academic Credit, Assessment & Transcript Services

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Internships, Co-ops & Work Placement Programs

SECONDARYEDAIABAL

Outbound Exchange Advising, Placement & Nomination Services

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/University/College Exchange Programs & Partnerships

Keywords

• International teacher recruitment
• J-1 visa sponsorship
• Cultural exchange programs
• Teacher placement services
• H-1B visa programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Visa Sponsorship and Program Fees: IAG charges international teachers a $2,600 sponsor fee plus a $200 application fee for J-1 visa program participation. Additional partner sponsor fees range from $2,200 to $4,000 depending on the assigned visa sponsor. Fees cover administrative costs for screening, orientation, supervision, and supplementary medical insurance including repatriation and evacuation coverage.
2. 1GPA Procurement Designation: IAG holds the Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA) designation, enabling member organizations (public entities) to procure IAG's services through pre-existing government contracts, potentially generating revenue through contracted service agreements with public school districts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Alliance Group operates a J-1 and H-1B cultural exchange sponsorship program that recruits internationally credentialed teachers and places them in U.S. K-12 schools and districts for three-year assignments. The company handles the full lifecycle including candidate vetting, document approval, DS-2019 issuance, SEVIS compliance, credential evaluation, certification and licensure support, relocation coordination, and ongoing professional development. IAG also provides J-2 dependent visa sponsorship and supplemental medical insurance for participants.

Product overview

International Alliance Group (IAG) operates a comprehensive cultural exchange program that connects international teachers with U.S. schools through J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship. The core offering is the Teacher Exchange Program, supported by related services including teacher placement coordination, certification and licensure support, relocation services, and 24-hour emergency support. Additional modules include a Professional Development Platform (delivered via TalentLMS), Foreign Credential Evaluation services, University Training and Orientation (provided by Northern Arizona University), and a Cross-Cultural Activities Program. The company also offers supplemental medical insurance and J-2 dependent visa sponsorship. Founded in 2017, IAG positions itself as 'We Connect Talent With Opportunities.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• J-1 & H-1B Visa Sponsorship Program Primary cultural exchange visa sponsorship program placing international teachers with U.S. K-12 schools for three-year assignments. Includes teacher vetting, document approval, J-1 DS-2019 issuance, SEVIS compliance, and H-1B processing for qualified international teachers.
• Teacher Placement Services Comprehensive support placing qualified international teachers in accredited U.S. schools and districts, including school placement, employment coordination, and processing of Letters of Intent from school districts.
• Certification and Licensure Support Guidance and support services that help international teachers meet state certification and licensure requirements needed to teach in U.S. public schools.
• Relocation Services Coordination of travel, transportation, and essential services to prepare international teachers for arrival and settling into their U.S. teaching assignments.
• Professional Development Platform Online professional development offering live webinars, two-part assess/reflect sessions, community sharing sessions, and on-demand courses delivered through the TalentLMS platform in English, Spanish, Filipino, and Kiswahili.
• University Training and Orientation Pre-arrival online training designed by Northern Arizona University for IAG teachers, covering English for the Classroom instruction and Classroom Readiness and Teacher Preparation.
• Supplemental Medical Insurance Department of State-compliant medical insurance coverage provided to J-1 program participants, including medical benefits, repatriation, and evacuation coverage.
• J-2 Dependent Visa Sponsorship Visa sponsorship services for spouses and dependents of J-1 teacher participants, including application processing and insurance enrollment support.
• Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) Coordination of foreign credential evaluation converting international academic degrees into U.S. equivalents, delivered through preferred partner Alianza ($150 IAG rate vs $225 standard) or TEC The Evaluation Company (~$150).
• 24-Hour Emergency Support Round-the-clock emergency assistance provided to international teacher participants throughout their program tenure in the United States.
• Cross-Cultural Activities Program Cultural exchange programming requiring participants to complete at least two cross-cultural activities per year, encompassing classroom, school, and community engagement plus dialogue activities with students abroad.

Quantifiable outcome

• IAG teacher in Florida (Amy Peyra) achieved highest literacy rates among all K-6 grade levels for two consecutive years (2023, 2024), contributing to her district's upgrade from 'B' to 'A' rating.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KOI EducationcoreTechnology or Integration · 7 March 2025KOI Education is IAG's professional development platform partner. IAG announced KOI Education in March 2025 as 'Breaking Barriers, Building Opportunities.' KOI Education delivers IAG's professional development through its TalentLMS platform (iag-koieducation.talentlms.com), offering courses in academic strategies, behavior support, special education, and more in English, Spanish, Filipino, and Kiswahili.
• Ministry of Education GuatemalacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry in Guatemala that partners with IAG to refer qualified teachers for the J-1 Exchange Teacher Program. One of several government education ministry partnerships that form the international candidate sourcing network.
• Secretaría de Educación y Cultura (SEC) Sonora, MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Secretary of Education and Culture in the Mexican state of Sonora partners with IAG to source and refer qualified teachers for U.S. cultural exchange teaching placements through the J-1 visa program.
• Instituto de Educación Aguascalientes, MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Institute of Education in Aguascalientes, Mexico partners with IAG to identify and refer credentialed teachers for participation in the J-1 cultural exchange program to U.S. schools.
• Secretary of Education Nuevo León, MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Secretary of Education in Nuevo León, Mexico collaborates with IAG to refer qualified teachers for cultural exchange placements in U.S. school districts.
• Secretary of Education Baja California, MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Secretary of Education in Baja California, Mexico partners with IAG for teacher referrals. A dedicated partnership announcement was made on December 3, 2024 specifically to bring bilingual teachers from Baja California to U.S. school districts.
• Secretary of Education and Sports Chihuahua, MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Secretary of Education and Sports in Chihuahua, Mexico partners with IAG to source qualified teachers for the U.S. cultural exchange program.
• UABC Baja California, MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) in Mexico partners with IAG to refer qualified teachers from Baja California for J-1 cultural exchange teaching positions in U.S. schools.
• IPN El SalvadorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN) in El Salvador partners with IAG to source and refer qualified teachers for cultural exchange placements in U.S. school districts.
• University of Sonora, MexicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Sonora (Universidad de Sonora) in Mexico collaborates with IAG to refer qualified teachers for the J-1 cultural exchange program serving U.S. schools.
• Código Azul, Colima, MexicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCódigo Azul in Colima, Mexico partners with IAG as an additional referral channel for qualified teachers seeking cultural exchange teaching opportunities in the United States.
• Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIAG has been awarded the 1GPA designation, a national non-profit governmental purchasing cooperative. This designation enables member public entities (school districts) to procure IAG's services through pre-existing government contracts, streamlining the procurement process and providing budget savings.
• Alianza Academic EvaluationscoreTechnology or IntegrationIAG's recommended Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) partner. Alianza Academic Evaluations is an AICE Endorsed Member offering IAG applicants a discounted preferred partner rate of $150 (normally $225) for course-by-course evaluation. The partnership streamlines the credential evaluation process for international teachers.
• Northern Arizona UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAG partners with Northern Arizona University for professional training content. Before arrival in the U.S., teachers access an online training program designed exclusively for IAG Teachers by Northern Arizona University, including instruction in English for the classroom and Classroom Readiness and Teacher Preparation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amity Institute: Operates J-1 teacher exchange programs placing international educators in U.S. K-12 classrooms. Directly comparable to IAG in core program offering, sponsorship structure, and target district customers.
• IENA (International Educators Network of America): Specializes in international teacher recruitment and placement in U.S. schools. Directly comparable niche focus on international teacher placement, though operating under a different sponsorship structure than IAG.
• Cultural Vistas: Nonprofit organization administering J-1 exchange visitor programs including teacher placements in U.S. schools. Directly comparable in J-1 sponsorship, international teacher recruitment, and U.S. host institution engagement.
• Alliance Abroad Group: Cultural exchange organization providing J-1 visa sponsorship and international work placement programs. Directly comparable as a competing J-1 sponsor with similar international recruitment and U.S. employer placement model.
• Greenheart Exchange: Designated J-1 visa sponsor operating cultural exchange programs for teachers and other professionals. Directly comparable to IAG as a competing J-1 sponsor organization with similar U.S. district placement focus.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): Major nonprofit J-1 visa sponsor operating teacher exchange programs alongside its broader international education portfolio. Directly comparable in J-1 sponsorship designation and U.S. school district placement model.
• Participate Learning: One of the largest U.S. J-1 teacher exchange sponsors, placing international educators in K-12 schools across the United States. Directly comparable to IAG in terms of program structure, district customers, and J-1 sponsorship model.

Broad incumbents

• AFS-USA: Large established international exchange organization with some teacher/adult exchange programming alongside its dominant student exchange focus. Comparable J-1 sponsorship infrastructure but much broader and more student-oriented.
• World Learning: Larger international exchange nonprofit operating multiple J-1 programs including teacher exchange, with broader programming across global education. Comparable J-1 sponsorship capability but with wider scope than IAG's teacher-focused model.

Emerging players

• EdOptions: Works with international teachers and U.S. school districts on placement, recruitment, and retention support services. Comparable target customer base (U.S. school districts) and overlap on international teacher sourcing, with narrower scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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