The International Cultural Exchange Program is designed to provide international exchange students holding a J-1 exchange visitor visa with up to one school year of educational experience for the express purpose of cultural enrichment. Spokane Public Schools will only accept students from organizations that are registered with the Secretary of State’s office in Washington and approved by the Council on Standards for International Travel (CSIET). To host a visiting student with a J-1 visa, please contact the CSIET program.

Spokane Public Schools does not accept students on F-1 or B-2 visitor visas. For further inquiries regarding district policy and Procedure 3142, please contact Heather Richardson, Director of ELD, at 509-354-6261.