- For most undergraduate students pursuing a major in engineering, studying a foreign language or studying abroad for that matter is often overlooked due to an intense course load of math and science requirements. But Anna, a junior at Case Western Reserve University working toward a major in mechanical engineering, studied Spanish, Chinese, and Russian during high school, where she developed a belief that languages were integral to her future career. It was her knack for languages that led… Read More
- Towards the end of an immersive summer in China, National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) students studying Chinese in Nanjing through a US Department of State grant administered by American Councils, traveled to Shanghai for a meeting with US Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. The meeting was held at the US Consulate in Shanghai's historic district, home to many embassies and historic mansions. Joshua Lustig, Cultural Affairs Officer and Marina Ritseme, Vice Consul of the… Read More
- In the 2014-2015 academic year, over 10,000 students from Turkey studied at a US college or university. With the demand from Turkish students ever increasing for both undergraduate and graduate study in the US, EducationUSA and International Education Fairs of Turkey (IEFT) are teaming up to offer two full days of targeted college and recruitment events this fall in Izmir, Turkey. Wednesday, October 26th: IEFT Fair The IEFT fair at the Izmir Hilton Hotel is offering a discount for EducationUSA… Read More
- US Department of State Assistant Secretary Evan Ryan Welcomes Exchange Teachers From China and EgyptDuring a particularly muggy August in Washington, DC, a group of 24 language teachers from Egypt and China landed in the United States many for the very first time ready to embark upon a year of teaching Arabic or Chinese in various K-12 schools across the country. Working alongside American teachers from their host schools, the exchange teachers spent the past week learning the ropes of the US school system and what to expect in the year ahead during training orientations before the start… Read More
- Students of Arabic on the Arabic Overseas Flagship Capstone Program recently returned from a weekend excursion to Asilah, Tangier, and Tetouan on Morocco's Atlantic coast for the Eid El-Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The Flagship Program has an ambitious goal for its students: professional proficiency in a critical language upon completion of the program. American Councils administers Overseas Flagship Programs for Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Swahili and… Read More
- During an official visit to the country of Georgia this week, US Secretary of State John Kerry made time to meet with young Georgian entrepreneurs in tech, including alumni from the Future Leaders Exchange (referred to as the FLEX program) and the Georgia High School Exchange Program alumni. Secretary Kerry met with the alums alongside meetings with the Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili as well as the Georgian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. Strolling through the streets of Old… Read More
- Our colleagues at the US Department of State have two new resources for students who are studying abroad -- or who are planning to study abroad -- to make gaining the knowledge and skills needed for a globalizing world more available to all. 1. USA Study Abroad USA Study Abroad is a one-stop destination for learning about the experience of study abroad, US government scholarship programs, and foreign government resources for Americans. Continue exploring USA Study Abroad to read stories… Read More
- We would like to invite you to our panel discussion at AATSP 2016, where we will discuss the National Examination in World Languages: Portuguese. Endorsed by the College Board, NEWL is an online proficiency exam for high school students pursuing advanced college placement or credit. Join our panel experts on Friday, July 8 at 1:00 p.m. as they discuss the exam's design, administration, test taker eligibility, and challenges Portuguese learners face and how to overcome them. Additionally, our… Read More
- The US Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition will hold a webinar on Tuesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. (ET) featuring research on dual language immersion in the Portland Public Schools. Webinar guests include researchers Dr. Robert Slater (American Councils for International Education), Jennifer Steele (American University), Jennifer Li (RAND), and Michael Bacon (Portland Public Schools).The underlying message is that dual language programs benefit all learners and position… Read More
- American Councils welcomed 22 exchange teachers from Egypt and China to Washington, D.C. during May 5-7, 2016 for the Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP) Spring Leadership Workshop. This end-of-program event was a culminating experience for the educators, who have spent the past nine months teaching Arabic and Chinese language and culture at schools across the United States. Sponsored by the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and administered by… Read More
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