- Through the generosity of donors, American Councils expands opportunity, strengthens communities, and advances international education when it matters most. Your gift supports scholarships and fellowships, alumni-led projects, emergency assistance, and mission-critical work that keeps our programs strong and responsive.
- WASHINGTON, DC — First Lady Mirabela Grădinaru of Romania visited American Councils for International Education on March 24 as part of her official engagements in the United States capital. The visit focused on expanding cooperation between American Councils and Romania across a range of educational and exchange initiatives, including the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program and other academic, professional, and leadership programs supported by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs… Read More
- Washington, DC — American Councils Study & Research Abroad is expanding its program portfolio to include three strategically focused programs in Europe and Asia: The Baltic States, NATO, and Russia (Tallinn, Estonia), The Caucasus Today: Security, Conflict, and Culture (Yerevan, Armenia), and Tradition and Modernity in Taiwan (New Taipei City, Taiwan). Offered during the academic year and open to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students from a wide range of disciplines, these semester… Read More
- Washington, DC — American Councils for International Education and the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) will launch Social Entrepreneurship: Community and Innovation in Central Asia, a groundbreaking semester study abroad program that blends social entrepreneurship, problem-based learning, and Central Asian Studies beginning fall 2026. Located in Bishkek—once an important stop on the Silk Road and now Kyrgyzstan’s political and cultural center—AUCA stands as one of Central Asia’… Read More
- Through the generosity of donors, American Councils expands opportunity, strengthens communities, and advances international education when it matters most. Your gift supports scholarships and fellowships, alumni-led projects, emergency assistance, and mission-critical work that keeps our programs strong and responsive.
- Washington, D.C. — The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) has announced that the Taiwanese Ministry of Education will now offer scholarship support for participants of Tradition and Modernity in Taiwan. The American Councils program provides students a unique opportunity to complete a semester at Tamkang University in Taipei, exploring Taiwan’s history, contemporary society, and relations with the People’s Republic of China, and learning Chinese. No… Read More
- As we close out 2025, American Councils does so with a strong sense of purpose and deep appreciation for the community that makes our work possible. In a year marked by change and challenge across the international education landscape, the dedication of our staff, trustees, volunteers, partners, donors, and alumni enabled American Councils to create meaningful and measurable opportunities for tens of thousands of people around the world. In 2025, we are proud to have expanded access to… Read More
- 📢 Registration and exam administration for the 2026 NEWL cycle are now officially closed. We extend our sincere thanks to all participating schools, educators, and examinees for another successful year.Dates and registration information for the 2027 administration cycle will be published in the coming months. Please stay tuned for updates and announcements.NEWL Exam Administration Update (Effective 2026)Beginning in 2026, American Councils will partner with Honorlock Inc. to administer the… Read More
- For more than 30 years, American Councils for International Education has supported the European Humanities University (EHU), from its founding in Minsk through its continuing exile in Lithuania. EHU provides Belarusian and other students from the region with a world-class education grounded in academic freedom, critical thinking, and the core values of a culture of democracy. Your gift helps ensure students can learn, question, and lead in a safe environment while sustaining one of the… 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
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