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GloballyMobile Youth Trends in International SecondaryStudents in the United States, 2014-2024 Leah Mason, Ed.D. Globally Mobile Youth: Trends in International Secondary Students in the United States2014-2024 About IIE As an independent, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit founded in 1919, the mission of the Institute ofInternational Education (IIE) is to help people and organizations leverage the power of internationaleducation to thrive in today's interconnected world. IIE's work focuses on advancing scholarship,building economies, and promoting access to opportunity. IIE publications and white papers canbe found at https://www.iie.org/Research-and-Insights/Publications About AIFS Foundation The AIFS Foundation, an independent, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity, wasestablished in 1967 with the assistance of the late Senator Robert Kennedy to help young peoplefrom many nations and diverse cultures understand each other better. The AIFS Foundation, inpartnership with corporations and foundations, provides grants and scholarships to students forparticipation in study abroad programs and provides grants to high schools and institutions ofhigher education to encourage international and educational travel. AIFS publications andresearch papers can be found at https://www.aifsfoundation.org/publications.asp#recent Copyright © 2025 Institute of International Education, Inc. All rights reserved. This report is part ofthe Global Education Research Reports supported by the AIFS Foundation and IIE. The opinions,findings, and conclusions stated herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflectthose of the AIFS Foundation or IIE. Suggested Citation Mason, L. (2025).Globally mobile youth: Trends in international secondary students in the UnitedStates, 2014-2024. Institute of International Education. Table of Contents Foreword .................................................................................................................................4Key Findings .............................................................................................................................5Introduction .............................................................................................................................6International Secondary Student Trends....................................................................................7International Secondary Students’ Countries of Origin...............................................................9U.S. Destinations of International Secondary Students ............................................................12The Value of International Secondary Exchange.......................................................................13Case Study: Academic Year in America (AYA) ..........................................................................14AIFS Foundation AYA Program Description...........................................................................14Tony Cook Grant .................................................................................................................15Conclusion ............................................................................................................................18References.............................................................................................................................19Appendices............................................................................................................................20Appendix A: International Secondary Students by Country of Origin and Visa Type, 2024 .......20Appendix B: International F-1 Secondary Students by State and School Sector, 2024 ..……… 24 Foreword Tomorrow's leaders will be defined by their ability to meet complex challenges with curiosity,navigate cultural context with understanding, and leverage differences as a catalyst for innovationand growth. International secondary exchanges nurture these capacities early, strengtheningeducational pathways, communities, and the future global workforce. Globally Mobile Youthoffers timely evidence of how international secondary exchange shapesfuture university students and global citizens. Students who live with host families, attendAmerican high schools, and engage fully in community life develop critical competencies:adaptability, cross-cultural communication, analytical thinking, and resilience. They enter highereducation not only academically prepared but also ready to navigate diverse learning environmentsand contribute meaningfully to fields, communities, and industries where intercultural fluency andglobal competence are essential. For over four decades, the Academic Year in America (AYA) program, supported by the AIFSFoundation, has contributed to this mission alongside many other long-standing exchangeinitiatives. Through everyday experiences—collaborating in classrooms, sharing family traditions,and actively participating in community life—A