- American Councils Celebrates Sendoff for First I-Kiribati Students in MCC Kiribati Threshold ProgramOn June 21, American Councils' Kiribati office celebrated a significant milestone with the sendoff of the first cohort of students participating in the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Kiribati Threshold Program— Uaiakinan ao Uarokoan Toronibwaia I-Kiribati Activity (UUTI Activity). The UUTI Activity aims to equip Kiribati youth with critical work readiness skills such as oral and written communication, workplace behavior, information and communication technology (ICT), and English… Read More
- Each year, the Civic Education Workshops (CEW) convene a cohort of participants from the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX), Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES), and Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) programs, hailing from various host communities across the United States, for an immersive exploration of American civil society in the nation’s capital. During the workshop, students engage in sessions on topics like First Amendment rights, foreign policy, and leadership, equipping… Read More
- Throughout its distinguished five-decade journey, American Councils for International Education has remained steadfast in its commitment to fostering global understanding and cooperation through the pillars of public diplomacy, education, and professional development. Established in 1974 against the backdrop of the Cold War, the organization has served as a beacon of opportunity, leveraging educational initiatives to transcend geopolitical barriers and foster cooperation. With activity in over… 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 countries around the world 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 Abroad)… 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 a… Read More
- Twenty years ago, a visionary step was taken by the United States Congress as they established the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program, named after Senators Ted Kennedy and Richard Lugar. Created in response to the events of September 11, 2001, YES provides opportunities for high school students from countries around the world to immerse themselves in an American high school, develop cross-cultural skills, and build lasting friendships.The YES program has profoundly… 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 essential… 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 writing… Read More
- Thanks to generous American families from various 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 provide… 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
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