About American Councils Czechia
About AC Czechia
The American Councils' Czech office opened in the fall of 2018, at a time when the Czech Republic and the United States held centennial celebrations of their diplomatic relations. The office is based in Prague, the country's picturesque and vibrant capital.
The Prague office has chiefly focused on bringing the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program to the Czech Republic, a Central European country of 10 million. The merit-based scholarship, which is fully funded by the US Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), enables Czech high school students to spend an academic year in the United States.
The first-ever group of 10 Czech FLEXers took off for their exchange year in the United States in August 2019. The scholarship finalists were placed with American host families and high schools in the states of Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Maine, New York, and Wisconsin. The students were eager to learn about American life first-hand. They were also ready to teach their host families and classmates about their country and culture.
The American Councils staff in the Czech Republic works closely with the US Embassy in Prague and the American Center's network across the country. The office also cooperates with a number of other institutions, including the Education Ministry's Centre for International Cooperation in Education and the Fulbright Commission.
About American Councils
The world’s most successful institutions and determined nations work with American Councils for International Education through cultural exchange, language training, and professional development.
Since 1974, our educational portfolio has grown to include 90 countries important to national security, prosperity, and peace. Our programs are backed by thorough research to ensure their quality and integrity. Our participants represent a spectrum of learners, from high school through the postdoctoral and professional level.
To date, we have built a community of more than 94,000 alumni, including national leaders, ministers, members of parliament, ambassadors, and CEOs.
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American Councils strengthens international ties and mutual understanding through excellence in academic, professional and cultural exchange, language acquisition, educational development, and research.
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Empower individuals and institutions to address challenges in a diverse and interconnected world.
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