The International headquarters of ECI are located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; U.S.A. Oklahoma City is the capitol of the state of Oklahoma, centrally located in the United States. The city possesses a rich cultural heritage and historical background. 

Opened to settlers: 1889 Admission to Statehood: November 16, 1907 Tribal headquarters for 39 Native American tribes

State Motto: Labor Omnia Vincit {Labor Conquers All Things}   State Bird: the Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

The state of Oklahoma was originally Indian Territory. Tribes from the eastern U.S. also settled here after being displaced by American settlers. Later, Oklahoma City became a center of the cattle trade; its stockyards are still among the worlds largest. Colorful Indian festivities are still held in Oklahoma City and nearby communities.  Tahlequah, Oklahoma is the Tribal capital of the Cherokee Nation. The Cowboy Hall of Fame, a treasure of national heritage, receives many visitors to its museum of Western art and artifacts. The city is also noted for its importance in the petroleum industry. Oklahoma City boasts the only capitol building in the U.S. with working oil wells on its grounds.

ECI staff and Area Coordinators and Representatives in local communities work together to ensure student success, safety and security. Each student stays with a qualified host family and becomes part of that family.  The student participates in all aspects of the host family's lifestyle and activities.

ECI expects the highest standards of behavior from program participants at all times and, in turn, sets principals and regulations for the welfare and safety of the students throughout the program.