Kazakhstan

American Councils has operated in Kazakhstan since 1994. Its main office is located in Almaty, the largest city and business center of Kazakhstan. A second office in the capital city of Astana hosts an EducationUSA advising center.

Kazakhstan, the ninth largest country in the world, is a multilingual, multi-cultural home to Kazakhs (66%) and Russians (20%), as well as many other cultures. Oil, gas, and other natural resources led to Kazakhstan’s development as a regional economic leader since its independence.

In addition to managing programs like the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX), a program for Kazakhstan high school students, American Councils Kazakhstan provides free EducationUSA academic advising services to students interested in attending U.S. colleges and universities.

Since 2023, American Councils has worked to develop a regional cohort of English-speaking entry and mid-level government, civil society, and private sector professionals in Central Asia through the C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks through English) program. Sponsored by the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, the program creates opportunities for participants to engage with emerging and established leaders, as well as American professionals while improving English skills with an emphasis on spoken English.