- The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program seeks to provide high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations with a better understanding of American society and its people, institutions, values, and culture.Funded by the United States Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, this program helps students to foster lasting personal ties, engage in activities that promote mutual understanding across cultures, respect diversity, establish… Read More
- The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students (ages 15-18) to learn less commonly taught languages in overseas immersion programs. NSLI-Y is a program of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.Participants experience the dynamic culture and society of their host country, offering them both formal and informal language practice, and sparking a lifetime of interest in foreign… Read More
- 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.AC Mongolia's main source of activity is the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, which provides merit-based scholarships for secondary school students to attend high school for one… Read More
- Through funding from the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department, American Councils administered two weeks of programming for the Pacific Advancement for Diplomatic Leadership (PADL) Program, made up of a cohort of four diplomats from the Freely Associated States (Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau). This in-person component complements virtual synchronous training on cross-cultural communication and leadership… Read More
- 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… 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
- Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month from American Councils for International Education! Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month commemorates the culture, traditions, and history of Asian American and Pacific Islander people in the United States. Every May, American Councils takes extra time to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month by shining a light on AAPI experiences, perspectives, and contributions to the field of international education… Read More
- From May 11-13, 2023, the 2022-2023 Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) cohort of exchange teachers traveled to Washington, DC, to attend the annual TCLP Spring Leadership Workshop. The TCLP exchange teachers from Egypt, Morocco, and Taiwan have spent the academic year teaching Arabic and Mandarin to U.S. students in primary and secondary schools, developing partnerships with U.S. schools, and sharing resources, teaching methods, and aspects of their cultures. The workshop began at… Read More
- April is National Arab American Heritage Month, a celebration of the rich culture and immeasurable contributions of Arab Americans to the United States. Arab American Heritage Month is also an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of Arab American citizen diplomats engaged in international education, who bring their unique perspectives on culture, language, and identity while studying abroad. American Councils recognizes that Arab American students face significant barriers… Read More
- Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP) KISLP provides motivated students of Korean with the linguistic, cultural, and historical knowledge necessary to make language proficiency gains through a combination of intensive study and immersion in local Korean society and culture. Students will have the opportunity to live on the Chungbuk National University (CBNU) campus, engage in varied cultural activities, and connect with local South Korean families and peers. Each U.S.… Read More
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