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The International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) office administers Title VI (domestic) and Fulbright-Hays (overseas) grant and fellowship programs that strengthen foreign language instruction, area/international studies teaching and research, professional development for educators, and curriculum development at the K-12, graduate, and postsecondary levels.
IFLE programs:- Respond to the ongoing national need for individuals with expertise and competence in world languages and area or international studies
- Advance national security by developing a pipeline of highly proficient linguists and experts in critical world regions
- Contribute to developing a globally competent workforce able to engage with a multilingual and multicultural clientele at home and abroad
- Expand access to international and foreign language learning, especially for traditionally underserved students.
- Support teaching and research on critical world regions, languages, and issues
- Introduction to IFLE – The Basics (Video Presentation): Stream on YouTube
- Interactive Google Map of FY 2022 IFLE Grantees
- OER Commons Repository of Resources Developed with IFLE Grant Support
- One-page Overview of IFLE Programs: PDF (87K)
- IFLE Programs by Type: PDF (129K)
- Program Press Kits
Reports
- 2017 IFLE Annual Report: PDF (3.2M)
- FLAS Tracking Survey Results: 2010-2018 Cohort MS Word (337K) | PDF (697K)
Policy Resources
- Framework for Global and Cultural Competency: MS PowerPoint (198K)
- Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education: PDF (359K)
- U.S. Department of Education International Strategy (revised in 2022)
History of IFLE Programs
Google Maps of IFLE Grantees by Fiscal Year
Contacts
- Click here for IFLE staff bios and contact information