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International Student Exchange Applicants
International Student Exchange Applicants
San Diego Unified School District welcomes qualified international pupils who are participating in formal international exchange programs through one of the agencies on the Registry of International Student Exchange Visitor Placement Organizations published on the California Department of Justice website at www.oag.ca.gov/exchangestudents/registry-list
San Diego Unified School District welcomes qualified international pupils who are participating in formal international exchange programs through one of the agencies on the Registry of International Student Exchange Visitor Placement Organizations published on the California Department of Justice website at www.oag.ca.gov/exchangestudents/registry-list
Enrollment Qualifications
Enrollment Qualifications
In order to be considered for an international student exchange enrollment, a pupil must apply through one of the approved agencies on the Registry of International Student Exchange Visitor Placement Organizations published on the California Department of Justice website at www.oag.ca.gov/exchangestudents/registry-list. San Diego Unified School District does not enroll informal international visitors
In order to be considered for an international student exchange enrollment, a pupil must apply through one of the approved agencies on the Registry of International Student Exchange Visitor Placement Organizations published on the California Department of Justice website at www.oag.ca.gov/exchangestudents/registry-list. San Diego Unified School District does not enroll informal international visitors
Who may be enrolled
Who may be enrolled
International exchange candidates may be enrolled for one or two semesters if:
International exchange candidates may be enrolled for one or two semesters if:
They are under 18 years old* (if 18 or older see below information on "May NOT be enrolled")
They are sponsored by an international exchange program recognized by the Registry of International Student Exchange Visitor Placement Organizations
They have not graduated from high school in their resident country
They meet application criteria
The school of residence of the host family has space available
The principal of the school approves the enrollment
*Who may NOT be enrolled
*Who may NOT be enrolled
International Exchange Organizations seeking to enroll students in the district, who will be 18 or older and do not have a high school diploma applying by May 1st for Fall semester or by October 1st for Spring semester; are referred to the Adult Education Department or the San Diego Community District.
Adult Education Department
(619) 266-6530
Website: https://www.sandiegounified.org/departments/adult_education
San Diego Community College District
(619) 388-6500
Website: https://www.sdccd.edu/about/contact.aspx
International Exchange Organizations seeking to enroll students in the district, who are not yet 18, and have obtained a high school diploma from the country of origin may not be enrolled. Please contact San Diego Community College District.
San Diego Community College District
(619) 388-6500
California's International Student Exchange Program Act & SDUSD's Policy
California's International Student Exchange Program Act & SDUSD's Policy
California's International Student Exchange Program Act
California's International Student Exchange Program Act
protects the health, safety and welfare of international student exchange visitors and promote a quality education and living experience
promotes participation in exchange programs in California and encourage interaction between California residents and international student exchange visitors
encourages public confidence in exchange programs
encourages compliance with federal immigration law
International Student Exchange Policies
International Student Exchange Policies
International Student Exchange Enrollment is monitored and directed by the California Department of Justice
DOJ manage issues relative to public safety, immigration, and children's rights
California International Student Exchange Program Act is the basis for district policy
SDUSD's International Student Exchange Policy
SDUSD's International Student Exchange Policy
SDUSD only accepts international student exchange applicants through agencies listed in the Registry of International Student Exchange Visitor Placement Organizations published by the California Department of Justice website at www.oag.ca.gov/exchangestudents/registry-list
Immigration Issues
Immigration Issues
SDUSD is not a certified Student and Exchange Visitor Program
SDUSD does not issue Form I-20 to non-immigrant students desiring an F-1 Visa
SDUSD refers all immigration and visa issues to the Department of Immigration
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