- Through funding from the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department, American Councils administered two weeks of programming for the Pacific Advancement for Diplomatic Leadership (PADL) Program, made up of a cohort of four diplomats from the Freely Associated States (Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau). This in-person component complements virtual synchronous training on cross-cultural communication and leadership… Read More
- September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. During this period, the nation pays tribute to the extraordinary achievements, deep-rooted history, and invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. In the same spirit, American Councils honors and celebrates the Latinx alumni who have participated in the diverse array of study abroad programs we administer. In the Institute for International Education's latest report, students identifying as… Read More
- Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month from American Councils for International Education! Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month commemorates the culture, traditions, and history of Asian American and Pacific Islander people in the United States. Every May, American Councils takes extra time to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by shining a light on AAPI experiences, perspectives, and contributions to the field of international education… Read More
- From May 11-13, 2023, the 2022-2023 Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) cohort of exchange teachers traveled to Washington, DC, to attend the annual TCLP Spring Leadership Workshop. The TCLP exchange teachers from Egypt, Morocco, and Taiwan have spent the academic year teaching Arabic and Mandarin to U.S. students in primary and secondary schools, developing partnerships with U.S. schools, and sharing resources, teaching methods, and aspects of their cultures. The workshop began at… Read More
- The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI PFP) is a two-way U.S. Department of State exchange program designed to strengthen people-to-people ties between young leaders from Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste, Vietnam, and the United States. Through intensive fellowships designed to broaden their professional expertise and enhance their leadership capabilities, YSEALI PFP provides emerging… Read More
- Washington, D.C. - The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has awarded a cooperative agreement to American Councils and its consortium partners (the American Council of Young Political Leaders, the International City/County Management Association, University of Montana’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center) $4.2 million to manage the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI PFP). YSEALI PFP will offer 200… Read More
- American Councils was proud to participate in an international symposium at Okayama University, a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) partner, to discuss the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and US-Japan relations as part of the university’s 70th-anniversary celebration. The international symposium, “Towards Greater Okayama as the Center for the US and Japan Youth Development to Advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” included panel discussions featuring… Read More
- Taiwan offers a welcoming and accessible environment that is rich in diverse cultures, natural scenery, delicious cuisine, and ancient traditions. It is an ideal place for students of Mandarin to rapidly strengthen their language skills and cultural understanding.Combining 20 hours of weekly small group and one-on-one language instruction with regular cultural workshops, excursions, conversation partners, and weekends with local host families, participants can expect a truly immersive… Read More
- American Councils hosted a successful silent auction and open house last week, raising more than $28,000, which will be used to provide scholarships to diligent students studying the culture and language of Taiwan. The 8th annual event, presented in partnership with the Taipei Economic Cultural Representative Office in the U.S. (TECRO), was hosted at AC headquarters in DC. Following this year's theme, A Taste of Taiwan, the evening included traditional food, drinks… Read More
- This four-week summer program provides students with an immersive introduction to Mandarin Chinese and hands-on coursework in the history, culture, politics, and contemporary issues of Taiwan. Participants explore the unique ways Taiwan has responded to challenges all modern societies face, while gaining a better understanding of an increasingly important region of the world.
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