About
America’s leadership in a global world depends on our ability to understand that world. And there is no better way to understand others than to speak their language.
— Leon Panetta
The world’s most successful institutions and determined nations work with American Councils for International Education through cultural exchange, language training, and professional development.
Since 1974, our educational portfolio has grown to include 140 countries important to national security, prosperity, and peace. Our programs are backed by thorough research to ensure their quality and integrity. Our participants represent a spectrum of learners, from high school through the postdoctoral and professional level.
To date, we have built a community of more than 100,000 alumni, including national leaders, ministers, members of parliament, ambassadors, and CEOs.
Mission
American Councils innovates at the intersection of education, economic growth, and diplomacy by engaging people in rigorous learning and by building strategic networks between Americans and people around the world to advance shared peace and prosperity.
Vision
A world where education opens transformative pathways between the United States and other nations, enabling people and institutions to adapt, lead, and thrive.
Our Philosophy
We believe that international education should be accessible for all. That is why our focus is to advance scholarly research and cross-border learning through the design and implementation of educational programs grounded in key world languages, cultures, and regions.
Through international training, cultural exchange, immersion learning, and public diplomacy, we broaden individual perspectives and foster personal and intellectual growth. On a grand scale, these efforts strengthen international and national security, build prosperity, and promote peace.
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