Founded in 1987, VIF International Education offers global education programs to prepare teachers and students for success in an interconnected world. The privately held organization is the nation’s largest J-1 teacher exchange sponsor, giving international teachers the opportunity to teach in accredited schools in the United States. Over the past 20 years, VIF has partnered with over 200 school districts across the United States.

VIF offers language immersion and global literacy programs for K–12 schools to support teachers, school leaders, and districts. The programs are supported by the Global Gateway system, an integrated platform enabling professional development, curriculum resources, and a social learning community accessible by educators worldwide