Education & Exchanges

Overview

Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language. Learn more about the opportunities offered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Local Programs

Regional English Language Office Exchange Programs Cultural Programs Grant Programs

Regional English Language Office

The State Department has an office specifically dedicated to supporting English language programs abroad. Several other government offices fund and administer exchange, professionals development and scholarships related to English teaching. The U.S. Government has been supporting theses programs for more than 45 years.

Central Asia Regional English Language Officer (RELO) organizes and participates in teacher training conferences and workshops, conducts need analysis and offer professional guidance, advise teachers’ associations, and consult with host country officials. RELO works with both the public and private sectors.

Explore RELO Resources

Exchange Programs

The U.S. Government sponsors various educational, academic and professionals exchange programs. These programs seek to promote the free exchange of information and ideas, thus increasing mutual understanding between the citizens of the United States and Kyrgyzstan.

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Cultural Programs

The U.S. government, through the embassy’s Public Affairs section, carries out a number of cultural programs, including Jazz Ambassadors, American Cultural Specialists, Exhibition Programs, and the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, among others.

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Grant Programs

Learn about available grant programs in the Kyrgyz Republic.

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Education

EducationUSA

EducationUSA is your official source on U.S. higher education

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Local EducationUSA Centers

EducationUSA advising centers help you navigate the Five Steps to U.S. Study.

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Education

Study & Exchange American English EducationUSA Advising Centers

Study & Exchange

The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.

Learn more about Study & Exchange

American English

American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.

Visit the American English Site

EducationUSA Advising Centers

Please address your questions on EducationUSA Program to Altynai Abdukarimova, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Tel: (996 312) 597 000
Fax: (996 312) 597 744
E-mail: USKGCulturalAffairs@state.gov

Advising Centers Information

Exchanges

BridgeUSA

Brings emerging leaders and professionals to the United States.

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Academic & Professional Exchanges

Opportunities for international study & research from undergraduate through postdoctoral.

Local American Spaces

Find American Spaces, American Centers, American Corners, or Binational Centers near you.

Find an American Spaces location near you

American Spaces

The Office of American Spaces oversees a network of 600 open-access cultural centers.

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Exchange Alumni: Resources & Opportunities

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Join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:

Gain access to various grant opportunities through Foundation Directory Online (FDO) and Grants to Individuals (GTI).
Read journals, academic journals, and articles through Gale and EBSCO’s first academic database.
Find and connect with fellow ExchangeAlumni locally and globally.
Get up-to-date information on live events, such as #MentorTalks, and ExchangeAlumni news.

There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.

Emergency Assistance

U.S. Citizens with Emergencies

Please call: +996312597000

Outside of Office Hours, contact: +996312597000

Outside of the Kyrgyz Republic: +996312597000

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