- June 12, 2025 | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — American Councils for International Education joined the Government of Mongolia and the U.S. Embassy to mark the official opening of the Center of Excellence for English Language Teaching (COEE) at the National University of Mongolia. Funded by the U.S. Embassy and implemented by American Councils, the COEE will expand access to high-quality English instruction and teacher training nationwide. Since March, the COEE has trained more than 200… Read More
- June 2 marked a milestone for American Councils for International Education in Uzbekistan as the fifth cohort of the Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) officially launched, welcoming a dynamic group of 93 emerging leaders. The 2025 cohort joins a growing network of 167 young leaders shaped by the professional opportunities offered through YPIP, with one in 10 alumni working at American organizations or companies affiliated with or headquartered in the United States. The opening… Read More
- The Southeast Asian Flagship Languages Initiative- Thai (SEAFLI-Thai) offers Boren fellows the opportunity for intensive language study of Thai. The program is appropriate for applicants with no language proficiency as well as those with intermediate and advanced proficiency in Thai. There is both a domestic and an overseas component to the program. Applicants must plan to enroll in the official domestic summer program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in preparation for overseas… Read More
- The Southeast Asian Flagship Languages Initiative- Vietnamese (SEAFLI-Vietnamese) offers Boren fellows the opportunity for intensive language study of Vietnamese. The program is appropriate for applicants with no language proficiency as well as those with intermediate and advanced proficiency in Vietnamese. There is both a domestic and an overseas component to the program. Applicants must plan to enroll in the official domestic summer program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in… Read More
- Last month, five senior cybersecurity officials from the Republic of Korea traveled to the United States to strengthen bilateral cooperation and explore strategies for addressing emerging digital threats. Over three weeks, the group engaged with leaders across U.S. government, academic, and private sectors through the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), administered by American Councils. With engagements in more than 115 communities nationwide, IVLP… Read More
- May 29, 2025, Almaty, Kazakhstan – The C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks through English), which is funded by the U.S. government, held an official kick-off ceremony of the Cohort Four focused on “English for Economic Development”. Over 700 economic development professionals from throughout Central Asia began studying English in the C5+O.N.E., adding to the more than 1,000 professionals who have already completed the program. The event brought together representatives of government, NGOs, media, and… Read More
- “Life-changing” - that’s how Heath Vickerman, a longtime host parent and local coordinator with American Councils, describes the experience of welcoming exchange students into his home in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. More than a dozen former students across the globe still call Heath and his wife, Tina, “Mom” and “Dad.” While exchange programs are often viewed as benefiting the students themselves, the experience is equally enriching for host families. To date, over 40,000 students from… Read More
- American Councils established the US Study Abroad Assistance Fund to help American students who need help covering pre-program expenses as they participate in programs we implement. The Assistance Fund, which was created with support from our Board of Trustees and senior leadership, provides awards for costs that most scholarships or programs do not cover, including passport fees, medical exams, luggage, and other incidentals. Eligible program finalists can apply for up to $300 in… Read More
- By opting into SMS from a web form or other medium, you are agreeing to receive SMS messages from American Councils. This includes SMS messages for appointment scheduling, appointment reminders, providing you/your guardian with updates related to your travel, and program activity updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. See privacy policy at https://www.americancouncils.org/privacy-policy. Message HELP for help. Reply STOP to any message to opt out.
- American 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 one of its study and research abroad programs. This scholarship supports high-achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence, the ability to succeed in rigorous global learning environments, and financial need.American Councils’ study abroad… Read More
Sign up for our newsletter.