Council for Educational Travel, USA
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Employment
- International
- Race & Ethnicity
Location
271 Idyllwild CircleChico, CA 95928 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Our motto is "Founded on Friendship". We believe that the world becomes a smaller, friendlier place when we build bridges across cultures.
CETUSA’s programs have allowed young people from many different cultural backgrounds to meet, exchange ideas and establish international friendships. At CETUSA we believe that mutual understanding and appreciation is best achieved through daily and personal contact.
Description
CETUSA’s High School Program allows students to spend a semester or full academic year in America attending a public high school. Attending a public high school allows students to improve their English skills, earn credit for classes taken and gain invaluable life experience. They are able to enjoy all of the benefits of America’s unique education system while experiencing first-hand what it is like to be an American teenager.
Our program participants are further involved in American culture by living with a host family. CETUSA host families are volunteers who open their homes and invite our students to become a part of their daily life. Each student also has a local CETUSA Community Coordinator who supports them through every stage of their program.