AYUSA is a non-profit 501.c.3 educational and cultural exchange organization with headquarters in San Francisco, California. Since 1980, AYUSA has provided opportunities for more than 37,000 students from the U.S. and around the world to live and study through our programs.

As the premier youth exchange organization in the United States, AYUSA strives to deliver the highest quality programs to students, host families, schools and communities. A commitment to excellence is the first goal of our highly trained professional staff.

Student participants aged 15 through 18 learn about a new culture by living with a volunteer host family, making new friends, and studying at a local high school. Programs varying in length from summer, semester or academic year experiences are available depending on individual needs. The students' program is continually monitored and improved by an experienced staff of educators and overseas study specialists. AYUSA is designated by the United States Department of State as an official Exchange Visitor Program Sponsor. On the basis of materials submitted and reviewed, the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel grants AYUSA full listing in the Advisory List.

AYUSA International is a world leader in preparing youth leaders for higher education and careers in an increasingly interdependent world. AYUSA programs worldwide provide life-long international living and language skills for the 21st century.

AYUSA is a division of Intrax Cultural Exchange, a family of organizations devoted to cultivating international understanding through cultural exchange and educational travel, with operations in over 80 countries worldwide. Our sister companies include AuPairCare, Intrax Career Development, Intrax International Institute, Intrax Study Abroad for High School, Intrax Study Abroad for College, and Lango.