- The concept of exchange programs grew out of a desire to build bridges of understanding between nations and their respective citizens after World War I. Since then, cultural and academic exchanges have become an established form of diplomacy in many countries throughout the world.We believe in international education because we have seen it work.Whether it is a virtual exchange between teachers, an academic year abroad to learn a new language, or a delegation of civil servants visiting a… Read More
- Grow or Start an Arabic or Chinese Program for 2018-19 We are pleased to announce the Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) application is open until January 22, 2018. TCLP brings fully funded Arabic and Mandarin Chinese language teachers to K-12 schools across the US for an academic year. TCLP is funded through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State. Since 2006, TCLP has: Sponsored 236 teachers in 155 schools across 37 states Impacted 73,515… Read More
- K-12 Foreign Education Language Map A Map of Foreign Language Education in the K-12 System in the United States The K-12 Foreign Education Language Map is for students, teachers, administrators and policy makers as well as anyone interested in learning about K-12 foreign language education in the United States. The Language Map uses aggregated data from 2014-2015 Comprehensive Survey of US Foreign Language Enrollments: K-12 and Higher Education Project to display K-12 enrollments in languages… Read More
- Selected Languages by State The following maps show the distribution of schools offering the selected languages by state, including Arabic, American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Other. To update data for your school, district or state, email research@americancouncils.org. Arabic American Sign Language Chinese French German Japanese Latin Russian Spanish Other Source:… Read More
- The State of Language in the United StatesThe National K-12 Foreign Language Enrollment Survey collects and analyzes K-12 foreign language enrollment data as it currently stands in the United States, where more than 21 percent of households speak a language other than English at home. According to the survey, approximately 20 percent of the K-12 population is enrolled in foreign language courses. Sponsors and PartnersSponsored by The Language Flagship at the Defense Language and… Read More
- Critical Research AreasEducational innovation must not occur in a vacuum. Practitioners currently engaged in developing and implementing dual language programs across varied settings need systematic and comprehensive guidance and answers to issues that impact the quality, cost, and sustainability of their efforts.During its startup, the Alliance has begun to identify the pressing curricular and policy questions that are consistently raised by practitioners. We highlight some of the key areas… Read More
- Representing an initial network of more than 450 dual language programs with nearly 70,000 students enrolled from elementary through high school, our alliance of K-12 practitioners and researchers is formed around a shared need for better evidence about problems, issues, and practices associated with developing and implementing dual language immersion programs in secondary schools across the USGiven the significant role that dual language learning can play in addressing longstanding access… Read More
- What is NEWL?The National Examinations in World Languages are online proficiency exams for language learners of Arabic, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian seeking college placement and/or credit. The exam measures functional proficiency and is intended to be a predictive assessment for continued language study beyond high school. What are the 2026 administration dates and times?Dates, fees, and other details can be found here. All exams begin at 9:00 am local time. If you reside outside… Read More
- Universities and startups around the world face fierce competition. Innovation and capacity building programs offer real-world, immersive learning experiences that transform research into products and ideas into processes. Ideas go beyond the lab and into the real world, addressing global problems and driving economic growth.Realizing that the U.S. and international institutions, researchers, and startups cannot easily cross the ocean to explore partnerships, American Councils has… Read More
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