Bridging cultures with international teachers

BridgeUSA J-1 Visa Cultural Exchange program placing qualified international teachers in K-12 classrooms in the USA.

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Discover the benefits of global connections

Participating in the J-1 Teacher Exchange program enhances mutual understanding between the United States and other countries, sharpens teachers’ professional skills and methodologies, and provides opportunities for cross-cultural activities at host schools and in U.S. communities.

Intrax is a designated sponsor for the BridgeUSA Teacher Exchange program.

For Teachers

Teach in the USA with a J-1 visa

Discover exciting teaching opportunities in the USA and make a difference in K-12 education. Share your culture, broaden your global perspective, and grow professionally.

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For Schools

Build global connections and hire international teachers

Hundreds of schools hire international teachers with Intrax. We simplify the legalities across borders as an official sponsor of the J-1 Visa program.

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Intrax Studios Presents

Out of Office with Intrax

Out of Office is a documentary series that takes us beyond the office and into the real stories behind cultural exchange. In this edition, we travel to Chicago to meet international teachers who have come to the United States not only to grow as educators, but to share their cultures, learn from new communities, and create meaningful connections through the J-1 Teacher Program. Many make the journey with their families, giving the experience an impact that reaches well beyond the school day.

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Teachers and the Intrax team raising a toast around a long table at a Chicago restaurant

I think overall, my favorite part about living in the US is the people. I've only had great interactions with the people that I have met since I've been here.

Daniel Ferry

J-1 Teacher

Our district's cultural awareness program has been enhanced by the collaboration with Intrax and their teachers. We recommend them as a visa sponsor because of their high ethical standards and commitment to ensuring a positive experience for teachers and their host schools.

Cera Doering, Ed.D.

Director - Recruitment & Partnerships, Office of Human Capital
Baltimore City Public Schools

I am thankful to the community where I am teaching. People here are very thoughtful, helpful, and very welcoming. They let us learn their culture by teaching us their native language, giving us their favorite and traditional foods, bringing us to their home, and welcoming us like their own family.

Hjayella Mandrique

J-1 Teacher

The J-1 teachers have a love for learning and are always willing to share their cultural experiences with us. They create lessons that are of interest and engaging to students. I would recommend hosting a J-1 teacher to other schools because of the positive interactions I have had with the teachers, their willingness to learn and grow, and the diversity they bring to our campus community.

Dr. Marchelle Hasan

Principal
Saddleback Elementary School

Working with K-12 American schools that nurture a global perspective

Teach abroad in the USA

Bringing teachers from around the world to K-12 schools in the USA to foster cultural understanding and connection.

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