World Learning

05/27/2026

Pace University president Marvin Krislov recently served as a Fulbright Specialist in France working with government officials, universities, and civil society groups to develop practical recommendations for countering antisemitism on campuses in both countries. With the United States marking its 250th anniversary, his exchange is creating new opportunities for American and French universities to work together in the years ahead.

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Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State The Fulbright Program

“It has been emotional, it has been fascinating, it has been inspiring. It’s something that I think about literally every day—and there are very few things like that I’ve ever had in my life.”  

05/21/2026

Over the last year, teachers from Central Asia developed their English language teaching through the C5 + ONE Ed. program. After a highly competitive selection process, twenty-three participants were selected for the broader, prestigious C5 + O.N.E. program.

One such participant, Aiym Bolatova from Kazakhstan, spoke on the impact of World Learning's C5 O.N.E. Ed program, and how it prepared her for the application and selection process.

“This achievement would not have been possible without the support and guidance of my trainers. I now feel much more confident in my ability to teach both General English and ESP to adults. Thank you so much for changing my life.”

Learn more about our TESOL work at: https://ow.ly/TH2Q50Z15t7

C5+ONE-Opening Networks through English

05/14/2026

“The Global UGRAD Program was my innovation laboratory.” – Iryna, 2023 Global UGRAD Alum

Through the Global UGRAD Program, students from around the world gain 21st-century skills at American institutions that often inspire careers, expand professional networks, and strengthen ties to the United States.

➡️ Hear from four alumni on how shaped their career trajectory: https://ow.ly/gEUN50YIg0f

Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State

05/05/2026

This , we celebrate our TESOL trainers. World Learning’s global network includes 165 licensed trainers who teach American English to participants worldwide. Among them is Michael Griffin, who has been with World Learning for more than a decade.

With over 25 years of experience in English education and training, Michael brings deep expertise in teacher education, reflective practice, and curriculum development. Hear his reflections from a recent training below!

“I was impressed by how participants took ideas about workshop design and adapted them to fit their own teaching communities and practical realities. I was especially struck by the shift in perspective—from viewing professional development as telling teachers what to do, to creating experiences where teachers actively engage with ideas and reflect on their practice.”

SIT TESOL Center

04/30/2026

English is the language of global opportunity, and teaching it is one of America’s most powerful tools for building lasting partnerships around the world. Through the Global UGRAD Program, three students from Costa Rica, Tajikistan, and El Salvador learned how to support their local communities, , and advance American values.

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Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State

By Abby Henson English is the language of global opportunity, and teaching it is one of America’s most powerful tools for building lasting partnerships around the world. As the primary language of international business, higher education, and diplomacy, English proficiency connects people to Ameri...

04/23/2026

programs are a powerful catalyst for long-term international cooperation. By providing American expertise to foreign governments and institutions, we do more than teach a language; we embed the primary medium of global diplomacy, business, and science.

With nearly 30 years of excellence in TESOL training, World Learning is equipped to support institutions and communities through American English and shared values

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04/16/2026

“By strengthening classroom instruction and expanding access to effective teaching practices, the program helps build a stronger foundation of English proficiency that can increase career opportunities, economic resiliency, and international engagement.”

Meet Lois Scott-Conley, Senior Advisor of Curriculum and Training at World Learning! Lois brings extensive global experience in designing and leading teacher development programs. For World Learning, she designs and implements English language, teacher development, and training-of-trainers curricula that promote learner-centered teaching and reflective practice.

Read more about World Learning’s TESOL work at: https://ow.ly/7zbK50YJ1Y8

04/07/2026

"Cancer touches every family. We feel privileged to contribute knowledge that may one day help patients facing the most difficult diagnoses."

This , we’re celebrating Dr. Jonathan Kelber, an associate professor at Baylor University and the institution’s first . As a Fulbright Specialist in Slovakia, Dr. Kelber presented on innovative U.S. research into some of the most aggressive forms of breast and pancreatic cancer. His visit has helped ignite youth interest in the STEM fields and will set the stage for future U.S.- Slovakia collaboration in the fight against cancer.

Read his story: https://ow.ly/ATar50YEEIp

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Baylor Cancer Researcher Selected for Fulbright Specialist Program Molecular biologist Jonathan Kelber, Ph.D., leads scientific outreach in Slovakia through State Department initiative by Derek Smith, Baylor University Marketing & Communications March 18, 2026 Fulbright Specialist Jonathan Kelber, P...

03/19/2026

"I teach because classroom connections last forever."

The C5 + O.N.E. Ed program offers a unique professional development opportunity for 200 early-career English teachers from Central Asia. Through a combination of online courses, a month-long intensive in-person workshop, and ongoing mentoring, participants gain expertise in communicative language teaching, student-centered methods, technology integration, and more.

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SIT TESOL Center

02/25/2026

In December and January, 200 English teachers across the Dominican Republic strengthened their practice through World Learning’s professional development program. Through a blend of synchronous and asynchronous online courses, educators strengthened skills in communicative grammar, project-based learning, reflective practice, and teacher training design. The program concluded with an in-country workshop and closing ceremony celebrating their achievements and commitment to continuous professional growth.

This program was sponsored by Embajada de los Estados Unidos en República Dominicana and in partnership with Teacher Development Center of Universidad Domínico Americano (UNICDA).

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