- American Councils Lithuania opened in Vilnius in 2008, but has been active in the region since 1995. Located in Old Town, Vilnius, this office has developed into a regional hub for educational activities in Belarus and the Baltic states, particularly as the FLEX program has expanded to include Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.The office works closely with the U.S. Embassies in Minsk and Vilnius and maintains relationships with the Ministries of Education, a broad network of local high schools,… Read More
- The capital city of Baku, home to AC Azerbaijan since 1993, is situated on the shores of the Caspian Sea in the south of the Absheron peninsula. With its long history, and large geographic area and population, Baku is one of the oldest and largest cities in the East and is known as the cultural center of Azerbaijan due to its many theatres, museums, and academic institutions.AC Azerbaijan has supported over 1,000 local secondary school and university students, educators, and faculty members… Read More
- Since 1996, AC Armenia has implemented more than a dozen programs, providing 1,400 high school and university students, educators, and faculty members with opportunities to study, research and gain professional skills. At the same time, dozens of American students, scholars, and professionals have traveled here to learn Armenian or other regional languages, conduct academic research, take part in reciprocal visits, or participate in professional internships.Our office has close working… Read More
- Our headquarters is located in Washington, DC, a hub for the international world. It is often the first stop in a new country for our more than 5,000 yearly exchange students. It is often the last stop in a familiar place for the 1,600 American participants who go on overseas programs each year. Over the years, our host families in all 50 states have helped future CEOs with their homework, introduced ambassadors to America’s favorite pastime, and have shared their homes with visitors who… Read More
- American Councils opened its office in Tirana, the capital city of Albania, in 2003 with the launch of the Junior Faculty Development Program (JFDP). Since then, American Councils in Albania has administered an array of programs, including JFDP, World Bank projects, various outbound programs, and the YES program.AC Albania works closely with the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, as well as with the Ministry of Education and Sports, boards of education, high schools and other community partners and… Read More
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- American Councils’ Opportunity Scholarship is a merit-based award designed to encourage transformative international experiences for American students seeking to strengthen their understanding of critical foreign languages and cultures by attending one of its study and research abroad programs. This scholarship supports high-achieving students who demonstrate academic excellence, the ability to succeed in rigorous global learning environments, and financial need.American Councils’ study abroad… Read More
- In October 2024, American Councils commemorated its 50th anniversary with the conference, Public Diplomacy and International Education in the 21st Century. Held at the Jack Morton Auditorium, the conference was co-hosted by George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication, and the Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics. The conference brought together a virtual and in-person audience of hundreds… Read More
- In celebration of American Councils’ 50th anniversary in 2024, the organization brought together its leadership to reflect on our history, which began in 1974 as a small consortium of teachers and scholars dedicated to fostering academic collaboration between the United States and the Soviet Union. From this initial vision, the commitment of our staff, and the unwavering support of our global community of advocates and partners, American Councils has grown to oversee more than 250 initiatives… Read More
- Reciprocal international exchange programs provide American participants access to life-changing experiences. These people-to-people experiences enhance leadership and professional skills, and build lasting partnerships between emerging leaders from foreign countries and the United States that strengthen economic growth and innovation. In November, Viktoria Capek, Communications and Development Manager at The Venture Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, implemented a Professional Fellows… Read More
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