- 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
- Washington, D.C. & Bucharest — American Councils for International Education is proud to announce a landmark agreement with the Romanian Ministry of Education and Research to support the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program for the 2026–2027 academic year. This partnership marks a significant milestone in U.S.-Romania educational cooperation.The FLEX program is funded by the U.S. Department of State through its Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. FLEX is one of the world’s most… Read More
- FLEX Youth Cultural Opportunity: The First Step At 16, Naza Aibar left her village in Kazakhstan for the first time to join the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Youth Cultural Opportunity, an accelerated summer exchange program administered by American Councils. A standout student in Atalau—a town of fewer than 10,000 where she had already maxed out every opportunity in English, dance, and music—FLEX opened doors she didn’t know existed. “FLEX YCO changed my life, no exaggeration,” she… Read More
- Ambassador Daniel N. RosenblumDan Rosenblum’s interest in the Soviet Union started early: his father helped establish the American movement to save Soviet Jews from religious persecution when Dan was a toddler, so he grew up immersed in Cold War politics. This exposure led him to study Russian history and language at Yale. After a four-year stint advising U.S. Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) on foreign affairs and international trade, Dan went on to earn a Master’s degree in Soviet… Read More
- In August, 90 young professionals completed 12-week internships with 35 companies across leading industries including fintech, engineering, energy, and IT. They are part of the fifth cohort of the Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP), funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent and implemented by American Councils for International Education. “The reason the Embassy supports this program is because we very much want to see you succeed, and we also want to further business and… Read More
- If you want to:Attend an American high schoolMake new family and friendsGet outside your comfort zoneShare your culture and learn about anotherThen the High School in America Program might be for you!Questions?Write to hsa@americancouncils.org (please include your home country in your email) if your questions are not answered below in the FAQ. Apply Now Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)1. WHY YOUTH EXCHANGE?Exchange programs grew from a desire for nations and their peoples to build… Read More
- The Russian Federation’s war on Ukraine has precipitated a profound disruption to the nation's academic life. Across the country, laboratories stand empty, classrooms lie in ruins, and universities face the looming responsibility of educating the next generation amid relentless uncertainty. Yet Ukraine’s scholars persist— continuing to teach, conduct research, and sustain the intellectual networks that bind their communities together. Their work reflects both individual resolve and a vital… Read More
- As Uzbekistan accelerates its modernization agenda, information technology (IT) is key to economic growth, innovation, and international competitiveness. To thrive in this rapidly changing sector, today’s youth must possess technical knowledge and global communication skills. American Councils for International Education addresses this need through the English for IT Program, a nationwide initiative preparing Uzbekistan’s youth to succeed in the digital economy. Implemented in partnership… Read More
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