- 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
- American Councils for International Education continues to support recently arrived Afghan youth in the United States through the Leadership Advancement Program (LEAP). Commencing on June 20, 49 Afghan teens arrived at the University of Maryland to partake in an immersive and rigorous three-week English language and leadership training camp. The LEAP participants engaged in intensive English courses designed to foster the development of reading, public speaking, and academic… Read More
- Thanks to generous American families from diverse backgrounds, over 40,000 students hailing from more than 50 countries have been hosted in every state through study abroad programs administered by American Councils. These international students received prestigious, merit-based scholarships through the U.S. Department of State and become connected with compassionate, globally conscious families that support immersive experiences to learn English and local cultures. While host families… Read More
- American Councils for International Education hosted a two-day Advanced Research Methodology Workshop on June 9-10 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, bringing together 40 participants from four Central Asian republics. The workshop aimed to enhance the research skills and capabilities of scholars and professionals in the region, fostering collaboration and promoting evidence-based decision-making. Hosted by the Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN), the workshop provided a platform for… Read More
- U.S. Embassy Tashkent Public Diplomacy Officer Harris Lipscomb and Head of the Teacher Training Department at the Ministry of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan Nargiza Kuchkarova welcomed 40 American English teacher experts to Uzbekistan as part of the English-Speaking Nation: English Summer Excellence Training (ESN: ESET). These 40 English Teacher Experts are currently conducting a 120-hour English language training program for 520 secondary school English teachers… Read More
- The Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN) successfully conducted its inaugural capacity-building workshop in Tajikistan on June 15 and 16, 2023. This training program aimed to bolster the internationalization efforts of Tajik universities and enhance the abilities of Tajik educators to initiate, develop, and execute international collaborative projects. It also fostered institutional ties and cooperation between higher education institutions (HEIs) in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan… Read More
- Since the return of the Taliban to power in 2021, American Councils for International Education and our staff in Eastern Europe and Central Asia have worked diligently to provide educational opportunities for displaced Afghan youths and adults. Tajikistan has provided refuge to many Afghan refugees who have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan. With limited educational opportunities, the Leadership and English Advancement Program (LEAP) for youth and the U.S.… Read More
- American Councils for International Education is excited to announce the launch of its newest study abroad program, the Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP), and introduce the inaugural KISLP cohort of 16 students. KISLP provides students from the U.S. with the linguistic, cultural, and historical knowledge necessary to gain language proficiency through intensive study and immersion in local Korean society and culture. Students live on the Chungbuk National University (CBNU) campus… Read More
- American Councils for International Education is grateful to announce the signing of a new partnership between the Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF) and Meridian Express. In a sign of a joint commitment to advancing the development of Kosova through education, Meridian Express and the Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF) have solidified their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement pledges financial support of EUR 25,000 to KAEF over the next five years.… Read More
- Nikki Phinyapincha, an alumna of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI-PFP), has made her mark across Thailand as an entrepreneur, advocate, and champion for the transgender business community. Nikki's fearless work in diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in trans-inclusive workplaces and leadership, has cemented her as a trailblazer in Southeast Asia. As the founder of TransTalents Consulting Group, Thailand's first LGBTQIA+ inclusive… Read More
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