International Education Week (IEW), is an initiative led by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange. It is observed in more than 100 countries worldwide every November. This year, IEW will be held November 13-17, 2023.

All CBYX, FLEX, and YES students are required to conduct at least one IEW presentation sharing their home country and culture and report the presentation(s) via an online form. The link to the online form will be sent via email leading up to IEW.

Follow these steps to make an impact (and maybe even win a prize!) during International Education Week (IEW):

• STEP 1: Ask your teachers if you can give a cultural presentation in their classes during IEW (November 13-17, 2023). You can also print this page to help you explain your presentation to your teachers.
• STEP 2: Download this PowerPoint Presentation Template to fill in with details about your culture and experiences. Add lots of pictures! Be sure to read the notes below each slide for presenting tips.
• STEP 3: Conduct your presentation(s)!
• STEP 4: After your presentation(s), tell us what you did! Log your presentations via program specific online forms, which can be found below:
  • • CBYX
    • FLEX
    • YES

**Completion of your program’s online form is mandatory for all CBYX, FLEX and YES students.**

• STEP 5: If you would like, you can also enter the AFS IEW contest to win a Polaroid camera or other prizes. See full details and find the contest submission form on this webpage (deadline November 30, 2023)! Please remember that this survey does not replace the survey emailed to you by American Councils.
• STEP 6: Share photos on social media using #IEW2023 and your specific program tags: #YESisIEW and #KLYES ; #FLEXisIEW and #FLEXprogram ; #CBYX

IEW Interest Form

Are there students, teachers, or parents in your classroom that want more information after your presentation? Please have them scan this QR code to connect with us!

• STEP 1: Take a photo at school during International Education Week! Get a group shot with your presentation audience, or snap a pic with a favorite teacher or classmate!
• STEP 2: Post it on Instagram! Tag @afs_usa in the photo and use #IEW2023 and either #KLYES #FLEXprogram or #CBYX in your caption, depending on your program.
• STEP 3: We’ll be reposting your photos throughout the week! We’ll choose three favorites and DM the winners’ accounts on Instagram. The three winners will each receive an AFS tote bag! Additional prizes may be announced during the contest.

United States Department of State High School Study Abroad Scholarship Deadlines

Host an International Exchange Student One Pager