NAFSA Ethics and Standards

Since its inception in 1948, NAFSA: Association of International Educators has been engaged in setting standards and encouraging ethical conduct among individuals, institutions, and organizations active in the field of international educational exchange.

Code of Ethics

Members of NAFSA are dedicated to providing high-quality education and services to participants in international educational exchange. NAFSA members represent a wide variety of institutions, disciplines, and services. This Code of Ethics that proposes to set standards for the professional preparation and conduct of all NAFSA members must accommodate that diversity as well as emphasize common ethical practices.

Principles for International Educational Exchange

Based on the consensus and common experience of those who deal with international educational affairs in community organizations and at institutions of higher education in the United States and abroad, the Principles for International Educational Exchange are comprised of several individual sets of principles.

Principles for International Student and Scholar Services
Revised, May 2001

Principles for English Programs and Determination of English Proficiency
Revised, May 2001

Statement of Professional Competencies for International Educators

International Student and Scholar Advisers and Administrators
These international educators have responsibility for program administration and advising students and scholars from overseas.

ESL Program Administrators
These international educators have responsibilities in the teaching and/or management of programs which teach English to speakers of other languages.