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Enrollment Now Open for Fall TOEFL Exam Preparation Courses
IIE has a team of professors who are experts in preparing for the TOEFL exam. By participating in one of our courses you will be able to verify the reason why the International Institute is the institution chosen in Madrid by the US Embassy to prepare the TOEFL for its Go! American English
Writing effective emails: first mini-course of a new series at IIE
IIE is excited to announce a new series of mini-courses devoted to professional development. Business Competencies in English: Targeting and Refining Skills for the Business Professional is designed to help those who must use English in the workplace improve core competencies required for success in the American or international corporate environment. Students in the
International Institute Foundation in Spain Newsletter – Notes & News, November 2020
International Institute Foundation in Spain Newsletter – Notes & News, November 2020 [ access here the full text Notes & News November 2020] All of us at the International Institute in Spain, whether in Madrid or Boston, hope that you, your family, and friends are well and safe during the ongoing worldwide pandemic that has
Notes & News December 2019
Access the International Institute Newsletter (pdf) : Notes and News December 2019 ACS in 2019: Reacting to the Past, Looking Forward to the Future by Andrew Bennett, ACS Director As 2019 comes to an end, it is rewarding to consider the gains the American Cultural Studies program at the International Institute has made this
Notes & News November 2018
Notes & News December 2018 From the President I want to extend best wishes for the holidays and for the New Year of 2019 to the International Institute in Spain community. Throughout 2018, the International Institute has remained dedicated to its extraordinary mission of strengthening the bonds between the US and Spain. Our organization strives
Notes & News, June 2018
Access the International Institute Newsletter (pdf), [CLICK : Notes & News, June 2018] Dear Members of the International Institute Community, The International Institute has dedicated itself to sharing innovative American educational practices with Spanish educators since its earliest days. Alice Gordon Gulick's first programs to train Spanish girls for college entrance exams must have
American Space Madrid: Reaching Out and Looking Forward
Throughout the fall at the International Institute, the American Space Madrid has been on the go. We have spent 45 hours in public schools and “concertados” throughout the Community of Madrid, provided workshops in eight public libraries, participated in two international college fairs, and attended South Summit, a leading European startup conference showcasing innovation and
Expanding Our School Partnerships
As part of a larger initiative to expand the North American Language and Culture Program beyond the walls of the International Institute building, the Institute's administrative team has worked to develop relationships with primary and secondary schools in Madrid. Last year, we offered activities in English to two local schools. Following those successful experiences, we
A Season of Change for ACS
Fall 2017 has been a season of change and growth for the American Cultural Studies program (ACS) at the International Institute, beginning with the additions of new ACS faculty members Jennifer Bird, Karen Secrist, and Marcus Slease. As we look forward to 2018, we are excited to have them teaching in the program. in the
Happy Birthday, International Institute!
On December 5, the celebrations of the 125th anniversary of the International Institute began. This day marks the 125th anniversary of the Institute's incorporation into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and to celebrate, we're bringing together people from "home," the group that works at the Institute, including programs at Stanford, Syracuse, USC, and