Who? 

The Association for Teen-Age Diplomats (ATAD) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1951, which coordinates international exchanges for high school students. The purpose of the ATAD student exchange program is to improve understanding of peoples and cultures through family living experiences.

ATAD is officially recognized by the United States Department of State.  On the basis of materials submitted and reviewed, the Council on International Educational Travel grants full listing to ATAD in the 2008-2009 Advisory Listing.

 ATAD is a Rochester, NY USA based volunteer organization.  Most members of the organization have had their own children in the program, have been students in the program, have been host families or have been a combination of all of these.

ATAD has a network of Liaisons in each city who coordinate placement of Americans Overseas and recruitment of International Students coming to the USA.  International Liaisons and their US counterparts engage and communicate with the students and families to assure a rewarding experience for all.

Where?

ATAD coordinates summer, semester, and year student exchanges between the Greater Rochester Area and the Sister Cities of Rochester, NY.

• Rennes, France
• Germany
• Caltanissetta, Italy
• Bamako, Mali
• Novgorod, Russia

As well as:

• Arequipa, Peru
• Iquitos, Peru
• Palma, Majorca Spain

About the ATAD Pin

The Teen-Age Diplomat pin was designed in 1952 as a proud symbol for youngsters from abroad as well as for those carefully selected U.S. candidates headed overseas.  Read about it here.