CIEE is the leading U.S. non-governmental international education organization. CIEE creates and administers programs that allow high school and university students and educators to study, work and teach abroad.

Our mission is one shared by many in international education: "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." To fulfill that mission, CIEE provides both outbound international education experiences for university students, faculty, and administrators, and study, work, and internship opportunities for people coming into the U.S.

Expansive globalization has made student exchange more relevant than ever. An international exchange of ideas, beliefs, and experiences is critical not only for competitive advantage, but also for compassionate understanding.