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American Councils for International Education

Access knowledge. Access the world.

Mission
A leader in international education, academic exchange, and overseas language immersion, American Councils creates opportunities that prepare individuals and institutions for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

Vision
American Councils is committed to building a world of globally competent citizens, successful institutions, and responsible nations.

Core Values Externally-Focused

Support International Education and Research American Councils was founded to advance scholarly research and expand internationally-focused learning. Education and research undertaken from a global perspective contribute in multiple ways to knowledge, creativity, problem-solving, and, ultimately, a more competitive work force and innovative society. This is the foundation of our mission.

Advance the Study and Teaching of World Languages and Culture American Councils is a multilingual and multicultural research and exchange organization; we value communication with representatives of other cultures as critical for the development of trust within communities and across cultural and political boundaries. Because language is an essential part of culture, American Councils emphasizes host-country language utilization and study whenever possible.

Core Values Externally-Focused

Deliver only the Highest-Quality Educational Programs Program quality is paramount. We pride ourselves on delivering only best in class programs, products and services so rich in substance that they change people's lives Evaluate Performance to Ensure Success Using fair and reliable measurement and assessment instruments, we regularly evaluate programs, participants, staff, and the organization as a whole to demonstrate and ensure success. Provide Access We provide international education opportunities to both US citizens and people from all world regions. We recruit a diverse pool of participants from many different backgrounds and economic circumstances.

Core Values Externally-Focused

Provide Necessary Support Structure & Tools to Ensure Educational Quality and Outcomes For all of its programs, American Councils provides the necessary curricular, assessment, and evaluation support, as well as the safety, security and academic support systems that enable participants to gain the most from the international education experience. Respect all Cultures & Peoples Our participants, staff, and partners include people from a wide range of political, religious and philosophical beliefs. We are inclusive and nonpartisan.

Core Values Internally-Focused

Recognize our Employees as our Most Valuable Assets
American Councils is a people-powered organization. To attract and retain our team, we work to create an environment based on learning that encourages knowledge sharing and continuous education. We provide our employees with opportunities to help them grow, and award promotions based on performance.

Develop and Nurture Lasting Global Partnerships

We take the long view toward the establishment of collaboration with U.S. and overseas partner organizations by building a foundation of understanding, collaboration and mutual benefit. We work best in relationships where all partners have a voice, and where there is parity among partners.

Operate with Fairness, Transparency, and Accountability

Everything we do, we do with integrity. Our activities and programs comply with our mission, our capabilities, and the needs of the institutions and countries where we work.