About CIEE

Who we are

We are a non-profit organization, for 78 years we’ve had a single mission: to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in an interconnected world through meaningful exchange.

In Canada, through our professional exchange and internship programs, this mission is focused on building stronger connections between Canada and the United States by:

●     Creating opportunities for Canadian students, graduates, and professionals to work, intern, and travel in the U.S.

●     Partnering with Canadian universities and educational institutions to establish sustainable, long-term exchange pathways.

●     Supporting participants at every step of the process to ensure safe, accessible, and rewarding experiences.

We’re driven by a belief in doing things well and doing them with purpose. From the programs we design to the partnerships we nurture, we hold ourselves to high standards of integrity and care.

We believe in treating people with respect and dignity. That means creating space for difference, listening to all voices, and working to ensure that everyone feels welcome.

We’re also problem solvers. When we see barriers standing in the way of young people accessing opportunities, we take action. Because we know the value of cultural exchange is too great to be out of reach.

Over the past seven decades, CIEE has continually redefined its focus to meet the changing needs and expectations of students, faculty, staff, and institutions, solidifying its leadership as the world’s premier international educational exchange organization.

We believe that the friendship and partnership between Canada and the United States is a uniquely mutual and symbiotic relationship, built on shared values and common goals. By expanding opportunities for Canadians to gain experience in the U.S. through education and exchange, CIEE helps strengthen and renew this important bond.