International and Foreign Language Education Office

Welcome to the International and Foreign Language Education (IFLE) Office

The (IFLE) office administers Title VI (domestic) and Fulbright-Hays (overseas) grant and fellowship programs that strengthen foreign language instruction, area/international studies teaching and research, professional development for educators, and curriculum development at the K-12, graduate, and postsecondary levels.

IFLE programs:

• Respond to the ongoing national need for individuals with expertise and competence in world languages and area or international studies
• Advance national security by developing a pipeline of highly proficient linguists and experts in critical world regions
• Contribute to developing a globally competent workforce able to engage with a multilingual and multicultural clientele at home and abroad
• Expand access to international and foreign language learning, especially for traditionally underserved students.
• Support teaching and research on critical world regions, languages, and issues

Click the IFLE Programs tab above to learn more about specific programs.

• Introduction to IFLE — The Basics (Video Presentation): Stream on YouTube
• Google Map of FY 2024 IFLE Grantees
• One-page Overview of IFLE Programs: PDF (87K)
• IFLE Programs by Type: PDF (129K)
• History of Title VI and Fulbright-Hays Programs

Programs Authorized Under Title VI of the Higher Education Act

Title VI programs offer domestic grants to institutions of higher education to develop and maintain capacity and performance in area/international studies and world languages.

• American Overseas Research Centers
• Business and International Education
• Centers for International Business Education
• Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships
• International Research and Studies
• Language Resource Centers
• National Resource Centers
• Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program

Programs Authorized Under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act (Fulbright-Hays Act)

Fulbright-Hays programs provide overseas funding to current and prospective U.S. educators to participate in advanced overseas study and research.

• Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowships
• Faculty Research Abroad
• Group Projects Abroad
• Seminars Abroad

News

• Subscribe to IFLE's Newsletters - The best way to stay informed about important IFLE announcements and program competitions.
• IFLE YouTube Channel
• Follow IFLE on X/Twitter
• Go Global Ed Podcast
• International Education Week
• Title VI 65th Anniversary

IFLE Programs Currently Accepting Applications

• Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowships – Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
  Fellowships, awarded through colleges and universities, to fund faculty members' research overseas in modern foreign languages and area studies for three to 12 months.

General Competition Information

• Department-wide Grant Competitions
• Consultations with Federal Agencies on Areas of National Need

Resources

General

• One-page Overview of IFLE Programs: PDF (87K) 
• IFLE Programs by Type: PDF (129K) 
• Program Press Kits 
• BeGlobalReady Initiative 
• Opportunities for Teachers: MS Word (45K)
• For IFLE Grantees: Engage with IFLE 
• Travel Abroad Safety and Health 
• The History of Title VI and Fulbright-Hays: An Impressive International Timeline 
• Applicant and Grantee Resources from the Office of Postsecondary Education 

Google Maps of IFLE Grantees

• IFLE Grantees – Fiscal Year 2024
• IFLE Grantees – Fiscal Year 2023 
• IFLE Grantees – Fiscal Year 2022

Reports 

• 2017 IFLE Annual Report: PDF (3.2M) 
• FLAS Tracking Survey Results

Policy Resources 

• Framework for Global and Cultural Competency:  MS PowerPoint (198K) 
• Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education:  PDF (359K) 
• U.S. Department of Education International Strategy (revised in 2022) 

From the IFLE Community

• The IFLE Group on Open Educational Resource Commons is a repository for resources developed with the support of Fulbright-Hays and Title VI grants. 
• Teaching the World is a collection of materials produced by the area studies or international studies National Resource Centers (NRCs) that are partially funded by the Department. NRCs are mandated to conduct outreach activities for K–16 educators and students through educational training, cultural events, and other programming. NRC resources are available locally and nationally and include virtual classroom visits, training workshops and seminars, multimedia materials, lesson plans, and more. The site also features a special section with resources just for community college educators!  
• Title VI Language Resource Centers (LRCs) support the nation’s capacity for language teaching and learning. LRCs offer free or low-cost teaching materials, professional development opportunities, assessment and evaluation services, and more. Visit the LRCs’ joint website and download the LRCs’ joint brochure to find out how LRCs can enhance your classroom instruction and supplement your existing resources.  
• Title VI Centers for International Business Education (CIBEs) meet the workforce and technological needs of the U.S. business community by training professionals with expertise in international business, world languages, U.S. trade, and research on business theories and practices. Sixteen CIBEs are located at universities across the country and serve as regional and national resources to business professionals, stakeholders, students, and teachers at all levels. Visit the CIBEs’ joint website for more information.   

Work with IFLE

• Call for Peer Reviewers - IFLE runs a variety of grant competitions each year and we are always seeking specialists to serve as peer reviewers. To sign up, email your CV to ifle@ed.gov and also register in the G5 system. PDF (444K) 
• Internship Opportunities with IFLE 

Staff Contacts

Click here for a full list of IFLE staff contact information and biographies.

E-mail 

ifle@ed.gov

Mailing Address

U.S. Department of Education 
Office of Postsecondary Education 
International and Foreign Language Education 
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W. 
Washington, DC 20202