The AYA Advantage

AYA shares America with the world by bringing foreign exchange students to the United States to live with American families and attend American high schools. You will find that as a Local Coordinator you play a key role in fostering a positive relationship between the U.S. and its international neighbors. Below are just some of the advantages of working with AYA.

Advantages of Choosing AYA

• Full support from AYA. Local Coordinators are backed by a professional staff in our AYA National Office located in Stamford, Connecticut. The advantages include 24-hour emergency assistance, an "800" toll-free telephone number and the expertise of our many years in intercultural educational exchange.
• Ongoing support and training. Your Regional Director, along with the AYA Field Staff Administrator, will provide you with the tools and ideas necessary to be effective.
• State-of-the-art print and website promotional tools to support you in your work.
• Compensation for each student you place and supervise, along with many other travel and monetary benefits.

Apply to become an AYA Local Coordinator!