News from GAELA members

EnglishUSA

From Cheryl Delk-Le Good – Executive Director

Partnership with AMS: Course Finder Launch

EnglishUSA and AMS have announced a strategic partnership designed to modernize international student recruitment and digital engagement for U.S. English language programs. The collaboration launches with the debut of the EnglishUSA Course Finder, a student-friendly platform that enables prospective students and agencies worldwide to explore, compare, and connect directly with EnglishUSA member schools. By combining EnglishUSA’s trusted brand and national membership network with AMS’s global recruitment technology infrastructure, the partnership aims to strengthen lead generation, enhance digital visibility, and support member programs in navigating an increasingly competitive global marketplace. The initiative represents the first phase of a broader digital innovation roadmap focused on data-driven marketing, AI-powered discovery tools, and long-term sector sustainability.

2026 EnglishUSA Trade Mission to Brazil

EnglishUSA, in collaboration with the U.S. Commercial Service and EducationUSA advisers in Brazil, is leading a 2026 trade mission to Brazil from March 26 to April 2, bringing together 19 member programs from 15 states. The week-long mission includes coordinated student fairs, school visits, counselor briefings, agent meetings, and institutional networking events across Porto Alegre, Campinas, São Paulo, and São José dos Campos. Supported through EnglishUSA’s cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce under the Market Development Cooperator Program (MDCP), the initiative strengthens recruitment pipelines from Latin America and reinforces Brazil’s importance as a priority market for U.S. English language programs. The mission reflects EnglishUSA’s ongoing commitment to advancing member access to high-quality, government-supported international engagement opportunities.

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CAPS-I
from Bonnie McKie – Executive Director

CAPS-I Trade Missions and Virtual Networking Events 2026–2027

CAPS-I is excited to announce that the association is planning the following trade missions to provide its members with an opportunity to connect and explore partnership with agencies in the following markets next school year:

Italy (November 2026); Thailand (March 2027); Vietnam (March 2027)

Two virtual networking events will also be focused on the following markets:

Turkiye (December 2026); Mexico (January 2027)

Further details including exact dates and application information will be made available in the months to come!

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Groupement FLE
from Eleri Maitland – Spokesperson

Manuela Guillem elected new president

Groupement FLE has shared several exciting updates following its Annual General Meeting held on February 5th. The association is pleased to announce the appointment of Madame Manuela Guillem, from Alip School in Paris, as its new President. During the AGM, Groupement FLE hosted a roundtable discussion with Giulia Zattera Study Travel Network, Ivana Bonard, and Schools & Agents. The discussion focused on emerging trends in the French language education sector, evolving student expectations, and opportunities to strengthen partnerships with educational travel agents.

On February 14–15, Groupement FLE participated in Study Expo, where the association was represented by Safak Kuyumcu and Onur Yaldizkaya from Idealist. Their presence helped showcase the association’s continued commitment to promoting French language education abroad.

In addition, Groupement FLE has recently signed new Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the UED Agency Association in Turkey, as well as with Bonard and Schools & Agents. These new agreements reflect the association’s dedication to expanding international partnerships and strengthening global collaboration in the field of French language education.