In This Newsletter

• EnglishUSA's New Website
• Survey & Save the Date
• Upcoming Virtual Offerings
• Welcome New Board Members
• EnglishUSA Impact Report, 2024-25
• Call for Journal Submissions & Reviewers
• Visit to Merida Updates
• RSVP For NAFSA Reception
• Associate Events​​​

EnglishUSA launched our new website last week! Be on the lookout for more information coming soon, including a webinar on April 30th to help navigate the resources.

You can sign in to the new website now, by setting up a new password. Your username is your email address, and the website will prompt you to set up your password. From there, navigate to the Member Compass by clicking your name linked in the top right side, and take a moment to update your member profile. 

We’re hosting a low-cost, hands-on, 3-hour AI workshop on October 22nd as a pre-conference session for the EnglishUSA Annual Conference (save the date) in Alexandria, VA. This short survey will help us tailor the session to your real-world needs. Your input will directly shape the tools, demos, and support we provide.

Check out the offerings below:

• April 30, 2025 @ 3:00pm ET
• May 6, 2025 @ 1:00pm ET

EnglishUSA New Website Orientation

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

3:00 PM ET

This webinar presents the findings of a research study exploring the academic writing needs, habits, and abilities of university students in the current digital age. The study gathered and compared insights from 90 international students representing 25 different mother tongue backgrounds and 50 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) teachers from 20 universities.

Drawing on these perspectives, the presenter will examine how language assessment can and should respond to the evolving needs of both students and institutions. Additionally, the session will illustrate how these findings are reflected in the design of the Trinity ISE Digital - an English language test tailored for university entry - highlighting its innovative approach to meeting contemporary academic challenges.

The session will conclude with an open floor for collaborative discussion, inviting participants to share insights and contribute to the dialogue.

The 2024-25 Impact Report is a year in review and a look ahead to EnglishUSA activities promoting, supporting and representing our industry.

Twenty-four EnglishUSA member programs traveled to Merida, Mexico April 7-9, 2025. This mission, organized in collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service and EducationUSA, was a critical initiative aimed at promoting the United States as the premier destination for English language study and short-term academic and workplace programs. The three-day program featured:

• A high-level networking event with regional education agents, school counselors, business associations, and government representatives from Yucatán, Campeche, and Quintana Roo;
• A public education fair engaging local students and families;
• And an institutional visit and student recruitment fair at Universidad Anáhuac-Mayab.

This type of global engagement benefits not only the programs who attended but the  but also enhances the collective visibility and impact of U.S. English language programs across the world. 

IELTS is the world's most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work, and migration.

Are you looking to improve your understanding of how English language tests assess international applicants’ critical thinking skills, collaboration abilities, and effective communication in English?

During this webinar, presenters will share the assessment criteria for each part of the IELTS test, and participants will learn how to interpret the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking skills represented by common band scores.

Co-hosted by IELTS USA and British Council IELTS Canada, we invite you to join us and discover how understanding IELTS scores enables admissions professionals to make confident admissions and enrollment decisions that further student persistence and retention.

📅 Date: April 24, 2025

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM Pacific Time, 1:00 PM Eastern Time

📍 Location: GoToWebinar

If you can’t attend live, don’t worry. Register today, and we’ll send you the recording!