Why Work with Amity Institute?

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We have close to 60 years of experience.

Since 1962, Amity Institute has been committed to building international friendship and cultural understanding through teaching exchange. Amity’s longevity has allowed us to learn how to expertly navigate the ins and outs of international exchange. Rest assured, there is no situation we are not prepared for. To learn more about our history, click here.

We are with you every step of the way.

From preparing for your visa appointment, to your very last day in the United States, Amity Institute is here to support you. Each participant is assigned to an individual Program Counselor, whose main responsibility is to ensure that every exchange teacher or intern’s experience goes as smoothly as possible. Simply put, we have your back.

Our reputation is impeccable both internationally and locally.

Amity Institute is currently working with individuals from 25 different countries, with placements in over half the states in the USA. Our visa sponsorship includes approximately 400 interns and 300 exchange teachers. In order to operate on such a broad scale, it is imperative that our reputation is near flawless. We pride ourselves on maintaining excellent relationships with our host schools, screening officers, and communities.

We are a nonprofit organization.

While some organizations have primarily monetary goals, Amity Institute uses all financial gains to further support our mission of cultural exchange.

The Amity community will become your extended family.

Your involvement with Amity Institute does not end when you leave the United States. One of the best parts of our organization is the lifelong relationships that develop after an exchange. Our Team is constantly in touch with Amity Alumni, whether via email or social networks, often receiving updates on their professional development. Many times, our former interns will return to participate years later in our Exchange Teacher program. Other times, we receive messages detailing participant reunions, or host families traveling across the world to see their former intern. In our organization, you are not just a participant, you are a family member.