Foreign Exchange Program
ORGANIZATIONALLY-SPONSORED STUDENTS (J-1 VISA PROGRAM)
Foreign Exchange Program Information
- Foreign Exchange Program Handbook (J-1 Visa Program)
- Clark County School District Regulation 5118
- Clark County School District Policy 5118
- Immunization, Grade Level, Grade and Citizenship Expectations
Foreign Exchange Student Forms
- J-1 Student Application (Fall Entry)
- J-1 Student Application (Spring Entry)
- Student Placement Change Form
Enrollment Timelines
Applications for enrollment in the District are accepted according to the timeline listed below. The deadlines are established to ensure that students have the necessary time to secure a visa, travel arrangements, etc. in order to begin school on time.
| J-1 Visa Program | |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | First Monday in March through the second Friday in July. |
| Spring Semester | First Monday in October through the second Friday in December. |
| These are firm deadlines. Late applications or incomplete are not accepted. | |
Host Parent Information
- Host Parent Enrollment Instructions
- Acknowledgment of Foreign Exchange Policies (Must be submitted within two weeks of enrolling student in school to the address on the form)
- Infinite Campus Online Registration (Effective the 2015-2016 school year, all students new to CCSD must be registered online before going to the school to select classes.)
The Clark County School District is unable to assist in the placement of foreign exchange students with host families. This is the responsibility of the sponsoring organization. The District is not able to recommend sponsoring organizations to potential host families.
Families interested in hosting foreign exchange students should consult the Web site of the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel for their listing of recommended host organizations at: csiet.org. Potential families can also consult the Web site of the U.S. Department of State at: J-1 Visitor Exchange Program.
Other District Forms and Links
- Zoning Information
- Bus Transportation Eligibility
- U.S. Department of State J-1 Visa Program Information
- CCF-836 Request for Zone Variance
Host Organization Information
- Organization Application (For new and/or inactive organizations only)
- Organization Annual Update Form (For active organizations)
- Local Representative Annual Form (For new, inactive, or returning representatives)
Outbound Foreign Exchange Students
For more information contact
Foreign Exchange Programs
College, Career, Equity and School Choice Unit
5100 West Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Office: (702) 799-8441
Fax: (702) 799-8518