24 Verified J-1 Visa Teaching Sponsors: Full List of No-Fee and Fee-Based Programs for 2025

As interest continues to grow among Ghanaian and international teachers seeking teaching opportunities in the United States through the J-1 Visa Cultural Exchange Program, a compiled list of verified sponsors has been released to guide applicants. These sponsors are authorized by the U.S. Department of State to recruit and place international educators in American schools under the Exchange Visitor Program.

The list distinguishes between organizations that charge no program fee and those that do, helping applicants make informed financial and professional choices before beginning their U.S. teaching journey.

J-1 Visa Sponsors with No Program Fee

These programs provide placement and sponsorship support at no direct cost to applicants.

1. FACES (South Carolina) – www.facesinc.org
2. EPI (Education Partners International) – Operates in South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida. teachwithepi.com
3. TPG Cultural Exchange – Based in South Carolina, Florida, and North Carolina. tpgculturalexchange.com
4. Global Teaching Partners (GTP) – globalteachingpartners.com
5. International Teachers Exchange Services (ITES) – itesonline.com
6. International Alliance Group (IAG) – iagusa.org
7. Participate Learning – participatelearning.com
8. Cordell Hull Foundation – cordell-hull.org
9. Intalage – intalage.com

J-1 Visa Sponsors With Program Fees

These organizations require a program fee that typically covers processing, placement, and administrative costs.

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1. Greenheart Exchange – greenheartexchange.org
2. Alliance Abroad – allianceabroad.com
3. USAE – usaemployment.org
4. HTP J-1 Visa Program – htp-usa.com
5. HRC International – hrc-international.com/teachers
6. Global Educational Concepts (GEC) – gecexchanges.com
7. Amity Institute – amity.org
8. Cultural Vistas – culturalvistas.org
9. Intrax Inc. – intraxinc.com
10. Global Ambassador Program – gaprograms.com
11. International Expert Resources – iexpertresources.com
12. J1 Visa Exchanges – j1visaexchanges.com
13. Sagamore Institute – sagamorej1.org
14. Spirit Cultural Exchange – spiritexchange.com
15. Teachers Council Inc. – teacherscouncil.com
16. We Dare To Teach (WDTT) – wedaretoteach.org | 980 Lisa Drive, Titusville, Florida 32780

Important Note for 2025 Applicants

Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to:

• Visit each sponsor’s official website to verify requirements and eligibility.
• Review the Candidate Requirement Checklist (2025) where provided.
• Ensure that the sponsoring organization is currently designated by the U.S. Department of State.
• Be cautious of third-party recruiters charging hidden or excessive fees.

The J-1 Visa program remains one of the most rewarding international exchange opportunities, giving qualified teachers the chance to gain classroom experience in the U.S., share their culture, and return home with enhanced skills and global exposure.

For complete details, applicants should visit the official sponsor websites listed above.

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