International Center for Language Studies, Inc.

Washington,  D.C.

OPTION THREE: Direct Placement
Immediate On-The-Job Training - with a U.S. Company or Organization

Direct Placement (Immediate On-The-Job Training) with a U.S. Company or Organization is for those who have strong language skills, clear professional goals and a basic knowledge of U.S. culture and lifestyle. Only language-qualified candidates will be selected for this program in compliance with the J-1 exchange training program requirements.

The emphasis of the program is to increase people-to-people public diplomacy through communication at the personal and professional levels. The International Exchange and Business Training Program brings participants to the United States from abroad each year to meet and confer with their professional counterparts and to experience the United States first hand.

• Strengthen and internationalize professional learning in the United States and abroad

• Enhance international understanding and professionalism through business, cultural and non-business activities involving the exchange of knowledge, skills, ideas and experiences

• Study American business practices, management, corporate governance and current issues challenging the U.S. private sector;

• Gain practical experience in these areas through training opportunities in U.S. business corporations, non-profit organizations, and public sector agencies;

• Transfer knowledge and skills across countries and to prepare the next generation of global leaders;

• Offer opportunities to strengthen leadership skills and share leadership experiences with other participants to enable them to contribute more effectively in their home countries;

• Impart information about the United States, its business and economy, and society and governmental system to program participants; and,

• Enable program participants to share information about their people, culture, values, professional goals and daily activities with Americans and learn the same from their American counterparts.

Admission Requirements

In order to qualify for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program’s Trainee Category, Direct Placement, all applicants must meet several criteria.  Please follow the link for more information on Direct Placement requirements.

Tuition and Fees

* Please note that all applicants should meet the J-1 visa Exchange Visitor Program Application requirements to qualify for the IEBT program. ICLS will not review applications without payment of application fees. ICLS reserves the right to cancel a class due to lack of enrollment. In the case of lack of enrollment, the tuition fee will be refunded.

**  Placement Fee includes English language placement tests

Program Extension and Replacement Fee

Option 3 Requirements