In This Newsletter

• Message from the EnglishUSA leadership
• 2025 EnglishUSA Professional Development Conference Registration & Preliminary Program
• EnglishUSA Office Updates
• Upcoming Events: Save the Dates
• Collaborative Events for ELPs
• Industry News

As we navigate this dynamic period of federal government transition, we want to assure you that EnglishUSA remains vigilant in monitoring policy changes that affect our field. We encourage you to bookmark the resources provided by NAFSA and TESOL (see links below) for updates and advocacy tools.As proud members of the Alliance for International Exchange and the U.S. for Success Coalition, EnglishUSA is committed to representing the interests of our member programs and institutions. The safety, success, and well-being of all students in the U.S. remain at the forefront of our priorities.Our community is resilient and united. Rest assured, we will continue to support you and advocate for your needs during these challenging times.

Check out all of the sessions, details, and speakers below!

Hurry, there is still time to register!

EnglishUSA office will have limited office hours and staff next week, February 3rd - 7th, 2025. Thank you for your patience. We will respond to messages as soon as possible.

With the support of BELTA (Brazilian Education Language Travel Association) and the Diplomatic Services of Canada and the USA, the event will welcome 16 top-performing education agencies from Brazil to New York City, Philadelphia and Toronto.

EnglishUSA members from all over the country can take part in the B2B day in New York, while members based in Manhattan, New Jersey and Philadelphia can add an optional campus visit and host the group of Brazilian agents.

• Conduct B2B meetings and network with decision-makers from 16 high-quality, preselected Brazilian agencies in an intimate, small-scale setting;
• Build market presence and brand awareness with key players in the industry;
• Take advantage of a stunning event location to conduct valuable off-site networking with agents and other EnglishUSA members.

Itinerary

• JUNE 7, 2025: Suggested arrival day in NYC
• JUNE 8, 2025: Full day program of business meetings with education agents
• JUNE 9, 2025: Trade mission wrap up

B2B Package Price Includes

• Recruitment, screening, and selection of education agencies from Brazil;
• 5-star event venue with Wi-Fi included;
• Breakfast, morning break, lunch, afternoon break and dinner reception;
• 16 one-on-one meetings with agencies from Brazil;
• Complete event management, including B2B meeting scheduling;
• A participant handbook including detailed agency profiles;
• Access to additional agent contacts from waitlist (if applicable).

Price does not include domestic airfare or accommodation for EnglishUSA participants. Negotiated competitive rates for the NYC hotel will be available in the mid USD 300s/night.

In an effort to help promote the US as a great destination for English language learning, EnglishUSA will be heading to ICEF Eurasia in Istanbul Türkiye. Representing the EnglishUSA membership, Haviva Parnes will be hosting a 40 minute seminar on improving visa interview success, as well as a reception at the conclusion of the ICEF event. The reception is open to anyone in the in area and will not require ICEF attendance.

We look forward to working with institutions and agents to build stronger relationships in country and increase enrollment and visa success in the future.

We hope to see you there! If you have questions, please contact Haviva Parnes, former EnglsihUSA Board member.

Keeping up with the pace of federal administration change is a challenge. Bookmark these sites from NAFSA and TESOL to keep up with the impact of these changes on international education and English language learning.

This NAFSA page will link to executive actions by the President and administrative actions by federal agencies that relate to international education.

TESOL's Advocacy Action Center is a free resource to advocate for the profession and for our students learning English in our programs.