- 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
- Participants in American Councils Study & Research Abroad’s 2026 summer language programs in Taiwan and South Korea achieved the strongest speaking proficiency gains in each program’s history. All 46 students participating in the Taiwan Intensive Summer Language Program (TISLP) and Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP) advanced by at least one sublevel on the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) proficiency scale during the eight-week programs… Read More
- American Councils for International Education is pleased to welcome Anna Bryndza to its Board of Trustees. Bryndza serves as Executive Vice President, International, at UxC, LLC, a leading provider of market research and analysis for the global nuclear energy industry. She brings more than two decades of experience in energy policy, global nuclear fuel markets, and international business.Recognized for her expertise in nuclear power and fuel developments in Eastern Europe and Central Asia,… Read More
- Growing up in Dushanbe, Parviz Qayumov often looked up at the sky and dreamed of becoming a pilot. Today, Parviz serves as Head of Marketing at Somon Air, Tajikistan's leading airline. In 2025, he supported communications for the company's planned acquisition of Boeing aircraft from the United States — a significant milestone in Somon Air’s long-term growth strategy that also reflects expanding U.S.-Tajikistan commercial ties. “English is the language of aviation,” Parviz says. “Communications… Read More
- Partnering with Youth to Build Stronger Communities Through Education and LeadershipGrowing up in Turkmenistan, Kasym Jumayev developed an early commitment to education and community engagement. Today, through the NGO Eco Durmush, he helps young people build practical skills in entrepreneurship and agriculture. However, he recognized that limited English skills and access to international perspectives often prevented him and other young talented leaders from participating in cross-border… Read More
- The best way to understand a region’s story isn’t through its monuments—it’s through its people.For many travelers, Uzbekistan is known for its Silk Road cities, blue-tiled mosques, and centuries of history. For participants of this year’s American Councils Insider Tour, the country became something more personal.Over the course of 12 days, the group journeyed from the ancient cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand to the vibrant capital of Tashkent. Alongside American Councils’ local staff,… Read More
- The C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks Through English) program has officially launched its sixth cohort, bringing together more than 500 government, private sector, civil society, and media professionals from across Central Asia. Funded by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and implemented by American Councils for International Education, the program strengthens English proficiency and workforce development across the region to support deeper integration,… Read More
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