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- Programs March 14, 2018 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) Exceptional high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations spend a year as an exchange student in the U.S., attending high school and living with an American host family.
- Programs March 14, 2018 National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) U.S. high school students spend a summer or academic year immersed in a critical world language and culture.
- East Asia and the Pacific March 13, 2018 Mongolia AC Mongolia opened in 2017 in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.-Mongolia diplomatic relations. The office is located in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, which is home to half of Mongolia's population and considered an epicenter of cultural, industrial, and financial activity.
- Breadcrumb Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP) Students embark on a comprehensive journey into one of the world’s oldest living languages through the expert pedagogy and engaging cultural workshops presented by faculty at Chungbuk National University (CBNU) in Cheongju, South Korea. The Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP) offers an immersive experience for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who have studied Korean for at least one year at the university level. The program provides 140 hours of intensive Korean language instruction, complemented by cultural immersion activities. Participants reside in university dormitories, where they are paired with CBNU peers as conversation partners, facilitating new friendships and engagement with the university community. Participants also connect with local host families for special occasions and meals. This arrangement enriches their language skills and cultural understanding, offering unique insights into daily Korean life. The curriculum is designed to deepen linguistic skills and cultural insights, integrating classroom learning with practical experiences. Cultural excursions and interactions with local families enrich participants' immersion in Korean life. Eligibility criteria include at least two semesters of university-level Korean or the equivalent and a GPA of 2.7 or higher. All participants must be at least 18 years old by the start date of the program. All KISLP applicants may apply to receive financial aid through the Judith Ehm Foundation Fellowship. The Judith Ehm Foundation Fellowship was established in honor of Judith Ehm, a trailblazing Korean American entrepreneur and businesswoman who was dedicated to community, equity, and diversity. Applicants selected for Fellowships will receive a minimum of $5,000 toward the program cost, with the potential for full funding to be awarded to exceptional applicants demonstrating additional financial need. Merritt Huang Emailmhuang@americancouncils.org Website AC Study Abroad
- Featured Content Announcements September 26, 2023 American Councils Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States.
- Featured Content Announcements May 24, 2023 American Councils Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month from American Councils for International Education!
- May 18, 2023 TCLP Exchange Teachers Attend Spring Leadership Workshop From May 11-13, 2023, the 2022-2023 Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) cohort of exchange teachers traveled to Washington, DC, t
- Featured Content Announcements April 18, 2023 American Councils Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month
- Announcements Featured Content December 06, 2022 American Councils Announces Two New Programs Related to South Korea Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP)
- Announcements Featured Content October 13, 2022 American Councils Announces Fellowships for New Korean Intensive Summer Language Program The Judith Ehm Foundation Fellowships support highly motivated and deserving individuals who