Additional information about the federal application process to become an EVPS is available on the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program webpage.
The following private sponsors currently have a no-objection status in South Carolina.
Educational Partners International, LLC (EPI)
Educational Partners International, LLC (EPI) is an Exchange Visitor Program sponsor authorized to place K-12 teachers in public, private, and charter schools in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Florida. EPI places qualified teachers from across the globe, and in all subject areas, including elementary, math, science, French, special education, etc. EPI is based in Swannanoa, NC.
Foreign Academic and Cultural Exchange Services (FACES)
Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, Foreign Academic and Cultural Exchange Services (FACES) brings qualified educators from around the world to teach in South Carolina Public Schools. Subject areas include special education, foreign languages (Spanish, French, German), mathematics, elementary, science, etc.
Global Teaching Partners (Global)
Global Teaching Partners is a USDOS designated Exchange Visitor Program Sponsor and approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE). Global provides the recruitment, placement and ongoing support of Exchange Visitor Teachers in Math, Science, Elementary Education, World Languages and other subjects of high demand.
Intalage, Inc.
Intalage is a designated sponsor of the Exchange Visitor Program for over two decades. We provide highly qualified teachers in most critical needs areas including but not limited to Art, Music, Agriculture Science, Engineering Technology, Mathematics, Science, Special Education, ESOL, and Foreign Language. Intalage is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
International Alliance Group, LLC (IAG)
International Alliance Group, LLC (IAG) proudly offers its International TeachAlliance (ITA) program to enrich South Carolina's school systems through cultural exchange. By partnering with school districts across the state, we bring highly qualified educators from all around the globe with a focus on Mexico and Latin America, ensuring a diverse and enriching learning environment. Our program, supported by a trusted history of service, focuses on user-friendly processes and clear communication to make the experience seamless for all stakeholders. We provide a rigorous direct recruiting and vetting system, comprehensive support services, and robust professional development for international teachers, fostering an exceptional educational experience for all.
International Teacher Exchange Services (ITES)
International Teacher Exchange Services (ITES) places teachers in a variety of grades and subjects including math, science, foreign language and special education. Teachers come from Great Britain, Venezuela, Mexico, and other countries. ITES is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Palmetto Academic & Cultural Teachers (PACT)
Palmetto Academic & Cultural Teachers (PACT) sponsors international teachers to teach in American schools—providing opportunities for global educators to make a positive "imPACT" on their students, host schools, and local communities. PACT partners with school districts to select the right teachers to teach in their schools, not only helping districts by recruiting qualified teachers to teach needed subjects, but also introducing students to a more globally connected world.
PACT understands that experience matters. That's why we recruit highly qualified and experienced teachers—rigorously screening potential teachers to find the best fit for both the school district and the exchange teachers. Having a diverse and talented teaching faculty allows us to enrich and empower the global community one classroom at a time.
Participate Learning
Participate Learning (formerly branded as VIF) provides teachers from 50 nations, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, and Venezuela. Teachers are prepared to teach a number of subjects including math, science, foreign language, special education and other subjects. Participate Learning is based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
TPG Cultural Exchange, LLC
TPG Cultural Exchange recruits Exchange Visitor Teachers from countries around the world and places them in schools in South Carolina along with several other states in the US. Subject areas include Math, Science, Special Education, Elementary, English and Spanish, among others.
