The American Councils for International Education helps advance scholarly research and cross-border learning through educational programs that create new knowledge, broaden professional perspectives, and advance intellectual growth. It aids international training, academic exchange, public diplomacy, and collaboration in educational development in order to further their cause and works to increase dialogue among students, educators, scholars, and professionals to promote the advancement of learning and cooperation in our diverse world. iEARN-USA and country programs in a number of countries around the world work with American Councils on both the YES and NSLI-Y programs.