- 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
- 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
- The best way to understand a region’s story isn’t through its monuments — it’s through its people. That ethos powered the 2025 American Councils Insider Tour, where 11 American travelers joined us on a weeklong journey through the Western Balkans to explore Kosova and Albania. From Prishtina to Tirana, the Balkan Insider Tour gave travelers a firsthand look at how alumni of exchange programs administered by American Councils shape their countries' progress and development. As local alumni… Read More
- April 25–26, 2025 — The American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR) marked a significant milestone this spring, commemorating five decades of leadership in Russian language education and scholarship. The virtual ACTR 50th anniversary conference, “Teaching and Learning Russian as a Second and Heritage Language,” convened more than 350 scholars, educators, and policymakers from 254 colleges and universities across 24 countries. “As geopolitical and linguistic landscapes continue to shift… Read More
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