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International education describes the learning, sharing, journey, or movement of people and ideas across cultures. Becoming an International Educator means helping others interact between and within cultures.

What is International Education?

In the United States, international education is often described by five knowledge communities developed by NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange. Knowledge Communities “encompass a range of competency areas” (NAFSA, 2021), and those working in the field, known as international educators, are responsible for “designing, managing, and facilitating programs and activities that help participants to appropriately, effectively, and ethically engage in interactions with culturally diverse people and ideas” (Punteney, 2019).

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We have 33+ collective years working in international education and providing high-quality resources, lectures, and support services for organizations looking to scale their international programming for diverse communities.

NAFSA's International Education Knowledge Communities

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Education Abroad (EA)
focuses on the needs of education abroad professionals and informative dialogues around culture, communication, and travel.

International Education Leadership (IEL) supports senior international officers and other international education leaders who provide the vision and build commitment for comprehensive internationalization.

International Enrollment Management (IEM) addresses the needs of professionals in admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, marketing, credential evaluation, and intensive English programs.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides professional development opportunities for international student and scholar advisers and those who work or volunteer in campus- and community-based international programming.

Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS) focus on curriculum internationalization, research that informs practice in intercultural communication, and serves faculty, administrators, students, researchers, intercultural trainers, cross-cultural counselors, and other professionals in international education.

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