Brazil-U.S. Exchange: Brazil English Teachers Program

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In January 2013, the Institute of International Education (IIE) announced a new Brazil English Teachers Program, which will bring approximately 2,700 teachers to the United States over a three year period for intensive English language and teacher training. To date, 26 universities across 18 states have hosted participants in the program, who come from all states in Brazil. In June 2013, an article published in the Miami Dade College’s College Forum described the Brazilian teachers’ experience at Miami Dade College as part of the program. Click to view this article: "Powerful Partnerships".

This program is a collaboration among IIE and Brazilian sponsor CAPES, a foundation within the Ministry of Education in Brazil whose purpose is to improve the quality of Brazil's faculty and staff in higher education through grant programs, the Fulbright Commission in Brazil, and the U.S. Embassy in Brazil.

In September, the Institute celebrated Brazil-U.S. exchange programs at its annual gala dinner in Manhattan, New York. The Henry Kaufman Prize was presented to Her Excellency Ms. Dilma Rousseff, President of Brazil, for her emphasis on international education as a key driver of progress in Brazil. The award was accepted on her behalf by Minister of Education Aloizio Mercadante Oliva.

Questions regarding an IIE program? Please contact teachers@iie.org.