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.

• 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

• The History of Title VI and Fulbright-Hays: An Impressive International Timeline

Contacts

• Click here for IFLE staff bios and contact information