PAX - Program of Academic Exchange

PAX - Program of Academic Exchange Each year, American host families share their America with PAX high school exchange students from more than 70 countries.
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After their orientation, this Vermont/New Hampshire group knew it was time for an adventure! Their first group activity ...
09/03/2026

After their orientation, this Vermont/New Hampshire group knew it was time for an adventure! Their first group activity was this fantastic white water rafting trip. They got to know each other, worked together to navigate the rapids, and took an after-raft float. A great way to start a great year!

Featured Students:

Mingailė from Lithuania
Mane from Armenia
Vukan from Serbia
Andrea from France
Frederik, Florian, Maito, Niklas, Till, and Paul from Germany
Also: host parents Chris, Tricia, Charlie, and Jess

Are you interested in becoming a PAX host family? We have students arriving in January so learn more today: https://pax.org/families

We're going to take a look at our second PAX orientation today. Students spent time in New York City, seeing the sights ...
09/02/2026

We're going to take a look at our second PAX orientation today. Students spent time in New York City, seeing the sights and preparing for their exchange years. It was a terrific experience and a great way to start the exchange year!

We love sharing pictures sent in by students, host families, and coordinators. Send yours to us at [email protected]

After students meet their host families and begin to settle in, they have an orientation with their PAX coordinator. Th...
09/01/2026

After students meet their host families and begin to settle in, they have an orientation with their PAX coordinator. This group in Arizona is all set for a great year!

Coordinators meet regularly with students, help them adjust, and organize amazing experiences for their students to learn more about their host communities. We're so grateful for all they do!

Are you interested in the rewarding job of PAX coordinator? Learn more here: https://pax.org/coordinators

One of the most exciting days of any exchange year is the first day of school! Students around the country are beginning...
08/31/2026

One of the most exciting days of any exchange year is the first day of school! Students around the country are beginning their academic year. In mid-August, Camille from France, Maia from Italy, and Mathilde from France set off on their academic year journey in Texas.

Who else has started school? Do you have a picture from your first day? Send it to us at [email protected] so we can share!

Of course we're still welcoming our incoming class of exchange students. These first greetings are so special - meeting ...
08/28/2026

Of course we're still welcoming our incoming class of exchange students. These first greetings are so special - meeting in person for the first time! Say hello to:

Adrian from and Emilia from in North Carolina
Julius from Germany and Benat from Spain in Virginia
Judit from Germany and Malen from Spain in North Carolina
Matiss from and Jonathan from Germany in Washington
Natalia from Spain and Konstantinos from Germany in North Carolina
Johanna from Germany and Nino from in Virginia
Ilaria from and Mila from Germany in Washington
Piya from Germany in North Carolina and Oier from Spain in California
Yurika and Ririka from in Washington

Do all these arrivals make you curious about being a host family? Learn more: https://pax.org/families

After those first greetings at the airport, students and their host families head out into their communities. Luise from...
08/27/2026

After those first greetings at the airport, students and their host families head out into their communities. Luise from Germany and her Illinois host family were out and about, with the family seeing their town through new eyes. Everything is new for students at the beginning of the year and they're taking it all in!

Another round of greetings? Absolutely! We have students from all over the world starting exchange years all over the co...
08/26/2026

Another round of greetings? Absolutely! We have students from all over the world starting exchange years all over the country. A big PAX welcome to:

Zoe from in North Carolina
Yara from in Virginia
Xabier from Spain in North Carolina
Momona from and June from Spain in Washington
Matteo from in Indiana
Kristina from in Arizona
Juli from Germany in Texas
Jonas from Germany in Maryland
Jimena from Spain in North Carolina
Aiden from Germany in West Virginia

Are you ready to open your heart and home to a PAX exchange student? We have second semester students arriving in January - fill out a host family inquiry form today! https://pax.org/families

08/25/2026

Students, host families, and alumni share stories about their exchange years in every issue of PAX Press. You'll find out about everyday life in a host family, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, grand reunions, and much more.

Send in your stories and pictures for the first issue of the 2026-27 exchange year! Email to [email protected]

Today we're excited to greet a group of students spending their exchange years in Minnesota! A hearty Midwestern welcome...
08/24/2026

Today we're excited to greet a group of students spending their exchange years in Minnesota! A hearty Midwestern welcome to:

Anna from
Antonia from Germany
Charli from Germany
Clara from Germany
Giorgia from
Lorenzo from Italy
Luzie from Germany
Maddi from
Magda from Spain
Regina from
Sophia from Italy
Zelie from

We hope everyone brought a warm winter coat and a fondness for hotdishes. We can't wait to hear all about your adventures!

Today we have a to 2025's Friday Night Lights! American football and Friday evening games are new to almost every PAX ...
08/21/2026

Today we have a to 2025's Friday Night Lights! American football and Friday evening games are new to almost every PAX exchange student. They participate as spectators, cheerleaders, and even players. It's a really fun introduction to American culture!

Featured Students:

Thomas from in Washington
Xenia from in Indiana
Assanali from in Indiana

Are you ready to open your heart and home to a second semester PAX exchange student? Begin your host family journey today: https://pax.org/families

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