For Schools

Bring the world to your students by hiring a J-1 Teacher.

J-1 Teachers are elite educators with expertise across the board, and a passion for cultural exchange. All J-1 Teachers meet a specific set of qualifications and are thoroughly screened.

U.S. Host schools must be accredited by the appropriate accrediting body, and offer teachers a full-time Teacher of Record position. The program is open to public, charter, and private schools.

Leave it to us to take care of the visa paperwork, so you can spend your time on all the other important tasks of running a school. If you hire a qualified international teacher, we take care of getting them.

1. Hire an International Teacher

The first step to hire an international teacher. Take a look at our For Teachers page to check on eligibility requirements for teachers.

2. Contact ACS

Now it’s time to contact us to start the visa sponsorship process. ACS will verify that the teacher you’ve hired is eligible for the J-1 Visa. Then, we will walk them through the steps of getting a visa at the US embassy in their home country.

3. Welcome your new Teacher!

Once your teacher has gotten the visa, they will travel to the US in time to start the new school year. It’s time to welcome them and help them get settled!

Promote and foster long-lasting and meaningful cultural exchange among your students.

Tips for Host Schools:

It is important that Host Schools welcome their international teachers by preparing for their arrival using the following tips.

-Provide housing information and assistance in searching for housing.

-Organize or offer transportation from the airport to their lodging

-Introduce your new teacher to another staff member at your school who can serve as a mentor and point of contact as they get acclimated

-Formally welcome them and introduce the J-1 program to your staff prior to school beginning or in the first few weeks

-Create opportunities for your J-1 Teacher to get together with their new colleagues such as after work meetups or happy hours

-Provide and encourage professional development opportunities

-Create opportunities for them to experience American culture through staff parties, Thanksgiving celebrations, and other traditional American experiences