- 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
- 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
- In Chișinău, the American Language Center (ALC), a division of American Councils for International Education, leads this effort. Since 1998, the ALC has delivered learner-centered English instruction that advances strategic objectives: preparing current governments, corporations, and future generations for global collaboration, and developing the skills needed to succeed in an interconnected world. The ALC has also served a key humanitarian role recently, helping integrate displaced Ukrainians… Read More
- Tailored to enhance the English language skills of professionals working to foster economic growth and develop the energy and environment sectors, the program enhances Central Asia’s capacity for regional and global collaboration, while building enduring partnerships with the United States. C5+O.N.E. delivers a region-wide curriculum focused on spoken English, including an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) component centered on entrepreneurship. Participants strengthen their… Read More
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