- Since 1996, AC Armenia has implemented more than a dozen programs, providing 1,400 high school and university students, educators, and faculty members with opportunities to study, research and gain professional skills. At the same time, dozens of American students, scholars, and professionals have traveled here to learn Armenian or other regional languages, conduct academic research, take part in reciprocal visits, or participate in professional internships.Our office has close working… Read More
- Our headquarters is located in Washington, DC, a hub for the international world. It is often the first stop in a new country for our more than 5,000 yearly exchange students. It is often the last stop in a familiar place for the 1,600 American participants who go on overseas programs each year. Over the years, our host families in all 50 states have helped future CEOs with their homework, introduced ambassadors to America’s favorite pastime, and have shared their homes with visitors who… Read More
- American Councils opened its office in Tirana, the capital city of Albania, in 2003 with the launch of the Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP). Since then, American Councils in Albania has administered an array of programs, including JFDP, World Bank projects, various outbound programs, and the YES program.AC Albania works closely with the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, as well as with the Ministry of Education and Sports, boards of education, high schools and other community partners and… Read More
- Through the generosity of donors, American Councils expands opportunity, strengthens communities, and advances international education when it matters most. Your gift supports scholarships and fellowships, alumni-led projects, emergency assistance, and mission-critical work that keeps our programs strong and responsive.
- WASHINGTON, DC — First Lady Mirabela Grădinaru of Romania visited American Councils for International Education on March 24 as part of her official engagements in the United States capital. The visit focused on expanding cooperation between American Councils and Romania across a range of educational and exchange initiatives, including the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program and other academic, professional, and leadership programs supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs… Read More
- Washington, DC — American Councils Study & Research Abroad is expanding its program portfolio to include three strategically focused programs in Europe and Asia: The Baltic States, NATO, and Russia (Tallinn, Estonia), The Caucasus Today: Security, Conflict, and Culture (Yerevan, Armenia), and Tradition and Modernity in Taiwan (New Taipei City, Taiwan). Offered during the academic year and open to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of disciplines, these semester… Read More
- Washington, DC — American Councils for International Education and the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) will launch Social Entrepreneurship: Community and Innovation in Central Asia, a groundbreaking semester study abroad program that blends social entrepreneurship, problem-based learning, and Central Asian Studies beginning fall 2026. Located in Bishkek—once an important stop on the Silk Road and now Kyrgyzstan’s political and cultural center—AUCA stands as one of Central Asia’… Read More
- Through the generosity of donors, American Councils expands opportunity, strengthens communities, and advances international education when it matters most. Your gift supports scholarships and fellowships, alumni-led projects, emergency assistance, and mission-critical work that keeps our programs strong and responsive.
- Washington, D.C. — The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) has announced that the Taiwanese Ministry of Education will now offer scholarship support for participants of Tradition and Modernity in Taiwan. The American Councils program provides students a unique opportunity to complete a semester at Tamkang University in Taipei, exploring Taiwan’s history, contemporary society, and relations with the People’s Republic of China, and learning Chinese. No… Read More
- As we close out 2025, American Councils does so with a strong sense of purpose and deep appreciation for the community that makes our work possible. In a year marked by change and challenge across the international education landscape, the dedication of our staff, trustees, volunteers, partners, donors, and alumni enabled American Councils to create meaningful and measurable opportunities for tens of thousands of people around the world. In 2025, we are proud to have expanded access to… Read More
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