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AFS Intercultural Programs

Research

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Global Competence, Intercultural Learning, Research

The Challenge of Assessing Intercultural Competence

AFS has a long-standing history of significant contributions to the research of intercultural education, often working in partnership with leading institutions…

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Announcement, Global Competence, Research

AFS Joins Stevens Initiative Research in Virtual Exchange

AFS Intercultural Programs has received a research grant to participate in The Stevens Initiative’s “Strengthening the Field: Catalyzing Research in…

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Advocacy, Research

Study Abroad Programs Crucial in Developing Global Citizens, New Study Finds

Study abroad programs effectively prepare young people to navigate, work and volunteer in global and multicultural environments, reports a new…

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Education, Research

New study validates the effectiveness of AFS Global Competence Certificate Program

Download the full press release STUDENTS ACHIEVED ASTONISHING 13.54 GAINS IN IDI POINTS A new study from Purdue University confirmed…

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Research

Indonesian teens highly motivated to study abroad, according to AFS research; concerns about security, affordability remain

School students in Indonesia are motivated to go abroad mainly to further their academic careers, according to the latest research…

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Research

Generation Z eager for cultural exploration, mindful of security and affordability, report finds

Comprehensive, global AFS Intercultural Programs research explores the motivations for and hindrances to high school international study among Generation Z…

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