- KYIV – The former president of Bulgaria spoke at the American Councils office in Ukraine, this week, as part of a special envoy promoting educational opportunities between the two countries. The American University in Bulgaria (AUBG) organized “The Future of Leadership” event, which featured an address by former President Rosen Plevneliev, who pointed out proudly that AUBG is located in his hometown of Blagoevgrad. Mr. Plevneliev’s time in office saw major foreign investments in Bulgaria and… Read More
- These funds and fellowships support American Councils’ mission to foster excellence in international education and provide vitally important opportunities for the next generation of global leaders.Opportunity ScholarshipAmerican Councils’ Opportunity Scholarship is a merit-based award designed to encourage transformative international experiences for American students seeking to strengthen their understanding of critical foreign languages and cultures by attending… Read More
- Habib Debaya, Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study student From Tunisia; Hosted in Nebraska As he waited for his meeting with a staffer from Senator Deb Fischer's office, Habib explained that he was proud to be hosted in Nebraska. He has taken five AP courses at his high school, including macroeconomics and government, and he has learned how to play American football. When the staffer asked him to describe his program, he was ready. “Everyone gets a different experience, but it’s all… Read More
- An exchange student has many new experiences during an academic year in America: new foods, new places, new schools, and new families. For a select group of students each year, that list includes meeting elected officials in Washington D.C. through the Civic Education Workshop.This year the workshop celebrates its 25th anniversary. The weeklong event, which is funded by the U.S. Department of State, offers exchange students a closer look at how American civil society functions. Students… Read More
- Slow it down a bit and join American Councils at our annual NAFSA gathering. We invite you to the historic Masonic Temple in the heart of downtown Philadelphia to relax with colleagues and meet American Councils' leadership and staff. Join us for appetizers and drinks to toast our partners and friends in international education. RSVP
- Our world continues to expand with exchange, language, and professional programs that span continents, represent a spectrum of learners, and are backed by in-house research and assessment teams to ensure their quality and integrity.Our alumni community grows every year too. Among our ranks, we have national leaders, members of parliament and ministers, ambassadors, and CEOs. It includes a BAFTA award-winning producer, an education activist in Afghanistan, a software engineer at Google, and… Read More
- Ulukbek Abdubaliev had a chance to attend university through a fellowship with the U.S.-Central Asia Foundation. That education sent him down the path to where he is now, preparing to implement a digital health card system in all of Milan. The initial investment in his education is now changing the lives of nearly 3.3 million people.Before Olga Stefanyshyna was named the Deputy Minister of Health of Ukraine, she was hosted in Sacramento, California where she learned about legislative… Read More
- ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN -- Representatives from higher education institutes in the United States and Kazakhstan met this month for a workshop, the latest event in a yearlong initiative to increase collaboration between universities. The workshop was hosted in Astana, Kazakhstan as part of the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnership Coaching Program. It was funded by the U.S. Embassy in Astana and administered by American Councils for International Education. The 12-month coaching program, which… Read More
- What story do you tell the most when people ask, "What was your program like?"The Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies Program allowed me to explore and experience a region of the world that I never thought I would have an opportunity to see, let alone live in for four months. What turned out to have the biggest impact on the experience for me was being able to be a part of American public diplomacy in Kazakhstan. When I was in Almaty I volunteered in an English language conversation… Read More
- The American Councils Research Center (ARC) provides data and research on language learning and language use in education and in the workplace. ARC’s goal is to provide relevant data to policymakers at all levels.ARC builds on the accomplishments of American Councils in the areas of language assessment, advanced language acquisition, immersion learning, and intercultural development. The staff has produced nationally and internationally recognized materials. Among ARC’s most… Read More
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