ConnectUs

ConnectUs is an international youth-led organization dedicated to connecting talented high school students from different countries and cultures, with a special focus on those who may not have easy access to global opportunities.

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Get Connected with High Schools from 10+ countries through virtual exchange sessions

Introduce your school, culture and interests to global peers across 10+ countries

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Get Free, Personalized 1v1 mentorship on Studying Abroad from our high school mentors

We help you achieve your study abroad journey by connecting you with one of our mentors from your study abroad destination.

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Talent knows no borders — but opportunity too often does

-22%

F-1 issuances decrease in 2025 compared to 2024

-35%

New study permits cut in 2024 compared to last year

-10%

Decerase of sponsored study visas (march 2024)

-20%

below recent peaks of new international student caps

International students face significant challenges amid stricter regulations

Key Insights:

80% of students want to study abroad <3% actually DO (UNESCO; Nurture Higher Ed, 2022)

1 in 3 lack GLOBAL EXPOSURE &

Say their education doesn't give them the OPPORTUNITY they need (UNESCO/PwC 2020; Cambridge Assessment 2023

96% of teens worldwide believe global issues matter — yet 1 in 3 don’t get the chance to ENGAGE (Cambridge Assessment, 2023)

And we are here to help — connecting likeminded students across the world to share experiences and interests, leading to broader opportunities

School Exchange Session
45 min
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Our Main Activities:

Online Highschool /Cultural Exchange

Students showcase their school, lifestyle, and culture to peers across the globe.

Online Academic
Exchange

Students with shared interests collaborate and exchange ideas internationally.

1:1 ConnectUs
Mentoring

Personalized guidance for curious students exploring study-abroad opportunities.

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About ConnectUs

Learn more about our founding purpose

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Connect with our Group & Activities

Engage & Ask Questions to our International members that share the same interests as you!

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Register Your School

Find out how you can contribute to our organization by Register your school to our Organization to Connect with a multi-national body of schools from 7+ Countries

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Keep up to date with the latest news, student stories, and educational resources through our blog and newsletters.

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Meet Our Team

Get to know the passionate individuals who are dedicated to supporting and empowering students from diverse backgrounds

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