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International AffairsOregon, United States51-200 Employees
Education Travel & Culture (ETC) is a nonprofit organization that facilitates international high school exchanges, connecting students from 18 countries with American host families to study in U.S. high schools. It operates through a nationwide network of local coordinators and volunteers, with a central office in Portland, Oregon, and supports programs across all 50 states, including Alaska. Founded in 1998, ETC pursues international understanding through educational and cultural exchange programs. ETC operates within the international educational travel sector and adheres to standards established by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel, having been a member since 2000 and listed on its advisory list since 2002. It has received recognition as a Top Non-Profit in 2019 and 2020, and reports that about half of its host families are repeat families, reflecting ongoing engagement with local communities.