- Upcoming Virtual Offerings (5 events coming up soon!)
- Voting Reminder
- EnglishUSA @ TESOL (including informal meet-up!)
- Call for Journal Submissions
- Industry News
- Promote Your Programs: Recruitment Events
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Check out offerings below for:
- March 6, 2025 @ 3:00pm ET (ZoomAround)
- March 12, 2025 @ 1:00pm ET (International Admissions & Proficiency)
- March 14, 2025 @ 1:00pm ET (Education Agents)
- March 28, 2025 @ 2:00pm ET (Teacher-focused on AI Content)
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ZoomAround: How Language Program Directors Balance Projects and Daily Operations
Members Only Event
Thursday, March 6, 2025
3:00 PM ET
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This informal session will explore strategies for balancing daily operations with long-term initiatives as a program administrator of an English language program. Whether you want to focus on time management, project management, or a combination of both, this discussion with other directors will likely provide practical insights to help you lead effectively. Share challenges and exchange best practices to help streamline execution while maintaining program excellence. Come ready to connect, collaborate, and gain actionable strategies for success!
Facilitator:
- Fareed Bordbar, IEI, University of Memphis
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Webinar: Defining and meeting English language requirements for international admissions
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
1:00 PM ET
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How does your institution make sure that your English proficiency requirements enable your international students to succeed in an academic environment? Join us as we explore steps to define English proficiency requirements for international admissions and to evaluate applicants’ English skills with confidence.
Presenter:
- Dr. Fernando Fleurquin, Michigan Language Assessment
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Knowledge-Sharing Webinar: Best Practices for Working with Education Agencies
Friday, March 14, 2025
1:00 PM ET
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Knowledge-Sharing Webinar: Best Practices for Working with Education Agencies
Join us for an engaging knowledge-sharing session tailored for educators looking to enhance their approach to international education. This webinar will examine best practices for vetting and managing agent partners.
We’ll also discuss ICEF Agency Status (IAS) and how crucial it is for you to understand the significance of this accreditation, how it impacts agencies, and what it means for your school. Whether you are new to international education or an experienced professional, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to support your work.
✅ Date: March 14, 2024
✅ Time: 1:00 PM
✅ Format: Online Webinar
✅ Registration Link: Click here to register
📩 Secure your spot today and connect with fellow educators in this collaborative session!
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Webinar: Turning Old Content into Classroom Gold with Generative AI
Friday, March 28, 2025
2:00 PM ET
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2025 EnglishUSA Booth Volunteers
This is a great opportunity to learn more about EnglishUSA, to meet other colleagues around the world, and to take a break in the exhibit hall!
We have spaces for booth buddies! Come volunteer at the booth by buddying up with someone!
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Survey Open: Open Doors Intensive English Program Survey | | |
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The Open Doors Intensive English Program (IEP) Survey is now open. The deadline is Tuesday, March 25th.
EnglishUSA encourages all intensive English programs to participate in this survey to understand the national landscape of international students studying at intensive English programs during the 2024 calendar year (January 1st – December 31st).
Your insights will help provide comprehensive information to the IEP community when the data is released at the NAFSA annual conference. If your IEP did not receive information about the survey, wants to verify that you have completed the survey, needs to update contact information, or has any other questions, please contact the Open Doors team at opendoors@iie.org.
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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.
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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).
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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. | | | | |
