International Education

The following information is provided to help support students and their families, as well as school and district administrators, in navigating available resources for international student exchange programs.

International Teachers

A Conditional Teacher Certificate may be issued to an individual admitted to the United States for the purpose of serving as Exchange or Visiting teachers. 

• Please note, the Nonimmigrant Exchange Certificate has been combined with the Conditional Teacher Certificate, which may be issued to an individual admitted to the United States for the purpose of serving as an exchange teacher.

• Additional Information

  • Types of Certificates for Out-of-State Applicants
  • Submission of fingerprints for a background check is required, if a valid certificate is not already on record.
  • U.S. Visas/U.S. Department of State

International Students

OSPI does not have the legal authority to sponsor or coordinate student exchanges and does not support any specific programs for student exchange. However, we do believe that student exchange can be an enriching experience for individual students and their families, as well as schools and districts.

• Student Exchange Information offers resources for student exchange information.
• International Student Exchange Agency Program helps organizations meet federal standards for placing international students in state public schools.
• International FAQ provides support for students and their families, as well as school and district administrators, in navigating available resources for international student exchange programs.
• ISEA 25-26 is an International Student Exchange Agencies List.

International Student Exchange Agencies' Information