Partner with ICES and Global Link Advisors to offer your students J-1 Exchange, F-1 Academic Choice, Summer Homestay, and more — backed by 30+ years of compliance, real support, and the ExLink platform to manage it all.
A real partnership — not just a brochure and a commission schedule.
ICES is a U.S. Department of State-designated J-1 sponsor with a full CSIET listing since 1991. Your students are in good hands — and your reputation is protected.
Submit applications, track placements, manage documents, and communicate with coordinators — all from one platform. No more email chains and spreadsheets.
You get a real person to work with — not a help desk. Questions about a student, a placement, or a program? We respond fast and we know your students by name.
All ICES programs are available to our agent partners. Here's the full lineup.
Affordable public school placement with volunteer host families. Ages 15–18, semester or full year. The classic American exchange experience your students are looking for.
Students choose their school, location, or sport. Public or private schools, semester or multi-year. Ideal for families who want more control over their child's placement.
Round out your offering with programs for every student profile and timeline.
ExLink is the workflow platform behind every ICES placement. As a partner, you get full access.
ExLink is the technology backbone of our student exchange operations. Built specifically for international education, it replaces the patchwork of emails, spreadsheets, and phone calls with a single platform that handles everything from application to completion. When you partner with us, you're not just getting programs — you're getting the best tools in the industry.
Students apply directly through ExLink. Customizable forms, document uploads, and automatic status tracking — no more chasing paperwork.
See exactly where every student stands in the placement pipeline. School assignments, host family matches, visa status — all in real-time dashboards.
Built-in compliance tracking, Department of State J-1 support, SEVIS integration, and background check management. Stay compliant without the headaches.
Track placement payments, monitor commissions, and manage invoices. All financial transactions are accurately recorded and accessible from your dashboard.
Custom reports for placements, payments, student outcomes, and more. Export what you need, when you need it. Data-driven decisions, not guesswork.
Get your own ExLink account, submit applications, track placements, and manage your entire student portfolio from one place.
Sign Up for ExLinkThree steps to start placing students through ICES.
Book a call or email us. We'll learn about your agency, your markets, and your students. If it's a good fit, we'll set up your partnership agreement and ExLink account.
We'll provide marketing materials, program guides, pricing, and training on ExLink. You recruit students — we handle the U.S. side: school matching, host families, compliance, and logistics.
Submit applications through ExLink, track placements in real time, and build a track record with families. We provide ongoing support to help you grow your student numbers year over year.
Your students deserve great programs. You deserve a partner that delivers. Let's talk about how we can work together.