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International Student Support at American Councils International Student Support Team The International Student Support Team works with students on merit-based high school scholarship exchange programs.

The programs we work with are:

FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange): A model for numerous scholarship programs, FLEX has brought over 27,000 participants to the U.S. since its inception in 1993. FLEX participants come from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Ukraine. Kennedy-Lugar YES (Youth Exchange & Study): YES was established in October 2002 in response to the events of September 11, 2001. It offers students from countries with significant Muslim populations exposure to life in the U.S. and seeks to foster increased understanding and mutual respect between the U.S. and the countries they represent. YES participants come from around 40 countries spanning the Balkans and Southeast Europe, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, different geographic parts of Africa, and Suriname. We are always looking for host families for our students so please feel free to contact us if you are interested in hosting or even just learning more about our programs at [email protected].

American Council Local Coordinator Amy Bade spoke with Holland International Festival attendees about the opportunity to...
10/11/2026

American Council Local Coordinator Amy Bade spoke with Holland International Festival attendees about the opportunity to host exchange students as well as FLEX Global and NSLI-Y outbound programs.🌎

🎡 Experiencing America, one state fair at a time! From giant vegetables in Alaska to midway rides, local foods, livestoc...
10/10/2026

🎡 Experiencing America, one state fair at a time!

From giant vegetables in Alaska to midway rides, local foods, livestock, competitions, and traditions across the country, state fairs offer our exchange students a uniquely American experience.

More than a day at the fair, they’re a chance to experience the agriculture, innovation, traditions, and communities that make each state unique.

Our students aren’t just visiting America. They’re experiencing it, one community, one tradition, and one state fair at a time. ❤️🤍💙

We are here at the Walton Fall Market in Walton, NY! Zarema from Kazakhstan and her LC Marina are here chatting about ou...
10/10/2026

We are here at the Walton Fall Market in Walton, NY! Zarema from Kazakhstan and her LC Marina are here chatting about our programs. Come see us if you are around town!

This week’s Flavors of the World takes us to Serbia! There’s something special about the foods that remind us of home. G...
10/07/2026

This week’s Flavors of the World takes us to Serbia!

There’s something special about the foods that remind us of home. Gibanica is a traditional Serbian favorite, with golden layers of pastry and a warm, savory filling that makes it easy to understand why it has earned a place at so many family tables.

Through Flavors of the World, we’re celebrating the foods and traditions our students bring with them and discovering a little more about the places they call home. 🌎💙

Have you ever tried gibanica? Would you give it a try? 👇

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day!Today, we celebrate the teachers and educators around the world who inspire, encourage, and ...
10/05/2026

🍎 Happy World Teachers’ Day!

Today, we celebrate the teachers and educators around the world who inspire, encourage, and make a lasting difference in the lives of their students.

For exchange students, teachers do even more than educate. They help students navigate a new school, discover new interests, build confidence, and feel welcomed in a new community. 🌎📚

To the educators who support our students and students everywhere: thank you for all that you do! 💙

We are hanging out at the at Takoma Park Street Festival today! Adiya from Kazakhstan, and Luka and Ani from Georgia are...
10/04/2026

We are hanging out at the at Takoma Park Street Festival today! Adiya from Kazakhstan, and Luka and Ani from Georgia are here sharing the joy of hosting! If you are in the area stop by and visit!

🌲 It’s Play Outside Day!From hiking mountain trails and exploring the redwoods to camping with host families, some of th...
10/03/2026

🌲 It’s Play Outside Day!

From hiking mountain trails and exploring the redwoods to camping with host families, some of the best exchange experiences happen outside the classroom.

Getting outdoors gives our students another way to explore their host communities, experience the beauty and diversity of the United States, and make memories with the people who are making America feel like home. 🥾🏕️

How are you getting outside today?

☕️ Happy International Coffee Day! 🌍From morning routines to conversations with friends, coffee traditions look a little...
10/01/2026

☕️ Happy International Coffee Day! 🌍

From morning routines to conversations with friends, coffee traditions look a little different around the world, but a cup of coffee has a wonderful way of bringing people together.

Cultural exchange happens in big moments and small ones, sometimes even over a cup of coffee. 💙

How do you take your coffee?

This week’s Flavors of the World takes us to Armenia!Food has a wonderful way of connecting us to a culture, its traditi...
09/30/2026

This week’s Flavors of the World takes us to Armenia!

Food has a wonderful way of connecting us to a culture, its traditions, and the people who keep those traditions alive. Armenian gata is no exception. With its beautiful designs and many regional variations, this traditional pastry is almost as lovely to look at as it is delicious to eat!

Through Flavors of the World, we’re celebrating some of the foods and traditions from the countries our students call home. 🌎💙

Have you ever tried gata? Tell us in the comments! 👇

⚾ Let the MLB playoffs begin!With the MLB playoffs beginning September 29, we’re celebrating one of America’s favorite p...
09/29/2026

⚾ Let the MLB playoffs begin!

With the MLB playoffs beginning September 29, we’re celebrating one of America’s favorite pastimes and the exchange students who get to experience it!

From cheering in the stands and trying ballpark favorites to learning the rules (and maybe picking a favorite team!), a trip to the ballpark can become one of those uniquely American memories students take home with them.

We love seeing our students experience the traditions, places, and everyday moments that make their exchange year special. ❤️⚾💙

Host families and students: Have you made it to a baseball game this year? Tell us who you cheered for!

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1828 L Street NW, Ste 1200
Washington D.C., DC
20036

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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