- Chisinau, Moldova – American Councils for International Education is proud to announce a collaboration between the American Language Center (ALC), a division of our office in the Republic of Moldova, and the country’s government. The collaboration builds on a successful two-year partnership with the State Chancellery that grants the ALC additional agreements to provide specialized English language training to ten government institutions. This expansion includes new English programs at the… Read More
- During the summer of 2023, Joslyn Jasmine-Maria Felicijan went on a life-changing journey to Lithuania through the American Councils Overseas Professional and Intercultural Training (OPIT) program. She was able to participate in this program thanks to the Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship Fund, which has supported more than 150 exceptional students pursue study abroad programs with American Councils since 2016. Joslyn always dreamt of exploring the world beyond her small town of Prosser,… Read More
- The Elie Wiesel Study Tour (EWST), administered by American Councils for International Education’s office in Romania, works to preserve and honor the history of the Holocaust. Through an educational tour for college students that spans Romania, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Germany, participants understand the intricate political, social, and cultural forces that created and perpetuated the Holocaust, which helps establish a better understanding of human rights. In August 2023,… Read More
- September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. During this period, the nation pays tribute to the extraordinary achievements, deep-rooted history, and invaluable contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. In the same spirit, American Councils honors and celebrates the Latinx alumni who have participated in the diverse array of study abroad programs we administer. In the Institute for International Education's latest report, students identifying as… Read More
- Two decades ago, in the aftermath of 9/11, the United States Congress laid the foundation for the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program. This visionary initiative was created to foster greater understanding by providing merit-based scholarships for students from predominantly Muslim nations to engage in a transformative academic year within the U.S. While the YES program is celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad (YES… Read More
- American Councils continues to stand in solidarity with Ukraine against Russia’s brutal and unjustified war. Our support involves several ongoing programs directed towards refugees and internally displaced people, including the Visiting Fellowship Awards for Ukrainian Displaced Scholars, activities from hundreds of alumni, and the Emergency Support for Ukraine Initiative that has raised $70,000 to support humanitarian causes throughout the country. Through the generous support of… Read More
- The U.S. Department of State's EducationUSA program is a preeminent tool for effectively communicating U.S. values and offering educational opportunities to students abroad. With a vast global network of 430 educational advising centers across 175 countries, EducationUSA collaborates with prospective international students to promote U.S. higher education abroad. Through 30 EducationUSA centers operated by American Councils across Europe and Asia, thousands of students gain access to… Read More
- The program, which develops a professionalized workforce of educators and administrators who support academic integrity across Ukrainian higher education institutions (HEIs) and secondary schools, has shifted to help support Ukrainian universities maintain continuity in their curriculum. Immediately after the war begin in February, the Academic IQ team began issuing weekly newsletters to the participating 60 universities with opportunities for faculty members, scholars, and students that aided… Read More
- It would not be an exaggeration that one of my best and most successful experiences in practicing new grammar and words came during the course of the RLASP online program! In some ways, I like to imagine that the physical distance between everyone inspired us to work even harder to connect and contribute to an environment of immersion. - Keenan Overa To read Keenan's profile click here This December American Councils Study Abroad will host a series of webinars to help students across… Read More
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