ENCOUNTERS is organized according to accepted practices in the exchange program industry. All programs adhere to the standards established by the COUNCIL ON STANDARDS FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL (CSIET), a non-profit that identifies, monitors, and evaluates reputable exchange organizations.We specialize in custom designed cultural and educational exchanges between the Chinese and English speaking world.

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ENCOUNTERS complies with all regulations set forth by the US STATE DEPARTMENT’S EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM and carried out pursuant to the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act. The intended purpose is to promote mutual understanding between the people of the United States and visiting students through educational and cultural exchanges. ENCOUNTERS is a recognized Educational Consulting Service with operating and representative offices in China, Taiwan and the US. We are registered with both the US Embassy in Beijing, China, the Guangzhou US Consulate.

To fully tackle the task of fostering greater appreciation and understanding among Chinese and American Youth, we offer truly cross-cultural, student exchange programs, both in the US and China and elsewhere.  We were part of the very first group of International Educational Services approved through the Chinese Ministry of Education, State Administration of Industry and Commerce and the Ministry of Public Security.

 

In our 15 year history, we’ve had the pleasure to work with some very fine organizations such as...

•The United Nations (UNESCO), Beijing, China

•The China Ministry of Education, China

•The Department of Education, Beijing, China

•The Bureau of Education, Shenzhen, China

•Smart Education, Shenzhen, China

•Shenzhen Education Center for International Exchange, China

•The YMCA, Taiwan

•The United Daily News, Taiwan

•Studio Classroom, Taiwan

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