General Resources

For the benefit of the English language programs community and other interested parties, EnglishUSA offers a free annotated list of organizations of interest to intensive English programs. We hope that you find these resources for curriculum and professional development, accreditation, international enrollment, and international exchange services to be of use. EnglishUSA welcomes suggestions of new resources. To suggest a new resource, please contact our EnglishUSA Office.

International Education Professional Organizations/Resources

• TESOL - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
• NAFSA - Association of International Educators is the largest non-profit association dedicated to international education. The eleven Regional NAFSA organizations provide additional resources and networking opportunities to NAFSA members.
• IIE - the Institute of International Education is the oldest global higher education and professional exchange agency. IIE is the administrator of the Fulbright Program, the U.S. Government's premier public diplomacy initiative.
• The Alliance for International Education and Cultural Exchange is an association of institutions and nonprofit organizations comprising the international educational and cultural exchange community in the US.
• UCIEP (University and College Intensive English Programs) is a consortium of university and college-administered intensive English programs in the United States.
• The American International Recruitment Council (AIRC) is a membership association of accredited secondary and post-secondary institutions, student educational recruitment agencies, and service providers that seek to promote standards-based international student recruitment and enrollment practices.
• FELCA, the Federation of Language Consultants Associations is the forum of national language and education travel associations all over the world. Its members include the national associations of Turkey, Brazil, Thailand, Italy, France, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Spain, Taiwan, and more!
• National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Media Resources

Listed below is a list of media outlets that publish news, articles, trends, research, etc. related to international education. EnglishUSA welcomes suggestions of new media resources. To suggest a new resource, please contact info@englishusa.org.

• Chronicle of Higher Education (Global Section): Source of news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators
• EvoLLLution: Opinions and information on non-traditional higher education
• Inside Higher Education: Leading digital media company serving the higher education space
• Latitudes (Karin Fischer from The Chronicle of Higher Education)

International

• ICEF Monitor: Dedicated market intelligence resource for the international education industry
• PIE News: News and business analysis for Professionals in International Education
• Study Travel Magazine: Monthly business-to-business publication for the study travel industry
• University World News: International online news publication focusing on higher education, with world-class writers providing news and views on a daily and weekly basis.
• Higher Education Marketing: Blog and resources on student recruitment

SEVP, DHS & State, Commerce & Other Government Resources

• DHS Study in the States website offers free government resources explaining the rules and regulations governing the international student visa process in the U.S.
• SEVP English Language Training information
• SEVP by the Numbers Reports
• US Department of State – Office of English Language Programs
• EducationUSA 2020 Global Guide
• U.S. Commercial Service Education and Training Services Resource Guide includes comparable and individual market assessments of countries listed as best prospects for U.S. training and educational services.

International Enrollment Resources

• The IIE Open Doors Report: A detailed annual report put together by the Institute of International Education (IIE) discussing trends in international student and study abroad in the USA.
• The NAFSA International Student Economic Value Tool is a helpful resource to share information on the economic impact of international students in the US, in individual states, and in congressional districts.
• The Market Diversification Tool for International Education (International Trade Administration) is an interactive dashboard for education service providers.

Accrediting Bodies

• Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education, provides accreditation to postsecondary English language programs and institutions in the United States.
• ACCET - Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training, an accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education, provides institutional accreditation for organizations offering English language programs.

Recruitment / Market Trends Resources

• Pace of Adoption of International Student Recruitment Agencies by U.S. Institutions Report compiled by Bridge Education Group and Student Marketing
• ROIIE – Return on Investment Tool
• “Measuring Return on Investment in International Student Recruitment” NAFSA *International Educator* (IE) Magazine
• Recruiting International Students in a New Era (*Inside Higher Ed* and ETS/TOEFL)

Agency/consultancy screening

• ICEF
• American International Recruitment Council (AIRC)

Testing Resources

• Duolingo: Part I and Part II
• ETS/TOEFL
• IELTS
• iTEP

Other

• EducationUSA Government Scholarship Programs and THE LIST: Bahrain, Egypt, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE currently fund government scholarship programs. These governments maintain lists of approved receiving institutions, which can often be the chief barrier to recruiting funded students from these countries.

Teaching & Research Resources

• EnglishUSA Journal on Syracuse University, Open Access
• Issues in Language Instruction is a peer-reviewed journal for and by university instructors of English to speakers of additional languages (EAL)
• BALEAP supports the professional development of those involved in learning, teaching, scholarship and research in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• TIRF, The International Research Foundation for English Language Education, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to generate new knowledge about English language teaching and learning.
• International Journal of Language and Linguistics (IJLL) is an international academic journal focusing on the study of language within the framework of contemporary linguistics.
• Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a disability-led non-profit organization headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, USA advancing disability rights and leadership globally. Resources include information for students seeking to study English in the US.
• American English: For English Language Teachers Around the World: The American English website provides resources for teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL), exploring American culture, and encouraging conversation within the global EFL community.