300 Educators in AFS Effect+ for the Classroom to Engage in International Competition
As part of the AFS Effect+ for the Classroom program, participating teachers are invited to work with their students in…
Global Competence
AFS Global Up Americas Program Empowers Educators for Virtual Exchange
AFS Global Up Americas program aims to foster cross-cultural connections and global competence through virtual exchange. It emphasizes the empowerment…
Scaling Global Competence: New AFS Study Highlights Success of Virtual Exchanges for Teens
Young people advance their global competence when participating in virtual exchange, according to the latest AFS research study. This research…
3,000 youth to participate in virtual exchange through the Global UP Americas initiative
AFS Intercultural Programs is delighted to launch a new program to foster cross-cultural connections and global competence—the AFS Global Up…
AFS and Global Cities Partner to Research Impact of Virtual Exchange
AFS Intercultural Programs is excited to announce a formal partnership with Global Cities, Inc., a Program of Bloomberg Philanthropies. This…
AFS Renews Collaboration with Stevens Initiative on Virtual Exchange Research
Demand for virtual exchange programs continues to surge. A new study, to be conducted by AFS Intercultural Programs, will focus…
Launching a New Scholarship Program for Teachers
AFS is announcing a new, Global STEM Educators program: a fully-funded, 6-week virtual exchange program designed for in-service secondary teachers…
Global Up Interview with Mia Gonzales Washington, The Cowen Institute
Read our latest interview with Mia Gonzales Washington, the Director of College & Career Success at the Cowen Institute. She…
When Gray Area is a Good Thing: Developing Global Readiness Through Ambiguity
By Sean Reilly, Director of Program Development, AFS Intercultural Programs & Molly Stern, Global Up Manager, AFS Intercultural Programs This…