Teachers must keep in mind that maintaining the integrity of the students is of the utmost importance and essential to insure the student's willingness to work for them throughout the year or semester. The actual grade is secondary. Most of the students will receive no credit in their native countries for the work they do here. Therefore, discovering their strengths and weaknesses, in their subject areas, should be a must as soon as possible to ensure a high motivational level through out the year. They will get only what they put into their exchange experience.
Students do better when challenged.
Students should be placed in American history and American literature or American studies, if at all possible. Try AP and honors classes first. Traditionally the type of students in these classes will be more accepting of exchange students and include them socially. Many teachers feel that the exchange students inspire their other students to work harder. Students should be encouraged to take courses not offered in their country.