Our Impact
Intercambio’s Outcomes
- Children of our students have a 13% higher high school graduation rate than their peers
- Over 90% of our students feel welcome in Boulder County, even though just 46% of the general population believe that our county is open to immigrants
- 38% of Intercambio students reported decreased use of interpreters at the doctor's office last year.
The Intercambio Way
By creating accessible, safe ways to connect and learn from each other across cultures, we can reduce bias and build a better world.
Creating Belonging
52% of our students feel well-connected in the community after taking class.
Cross-cultural Connections
87% of volunteers have friends that are English language learners. 80% of students have learned about other cultures in class.
Impact
11,000+
Adult English students served since 2001
55
Number of countries our students represent
903
Students & teachers connected in 2022
29k
Copies of Confidence and Connections™ curriculum sold in 2022
83
ESOL organizations were supported in the Intercambio Network in 2022
Student Goal Achievement
Got a better job, promotion, or pay increase
43%
Better communicate with co-workers, boss, and clients who speak English
73%
Feel confident managing money and navigating U.S. Financial System
73%
Feel confident responding to emergency situations
73%
Feel a stronger connection to children’s school community
86%
Feel more able to follow up on issues children encounter at school
81%