Virtual NSLI-Y
Virtual NSLI-Y offers U.S. high school students a 10-week online beginner course in Arabic, Chinese, Korean, or Russian with a focus on language skills, cultural learning, and global competence.
Funder: American Councils for International Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Interview completion deadline for academic-year semi-finalists (projected) | January 2027: Timed responses completion deadline for summer semi-finalists (projected) | February 2027: Medical evaluation form submission deadline for semi-finalists (projected)
Funding Amounts: Full program participation; no tuition or fee required for selected students; 10-week virtual program.
Summary: Provides U.S. high school students with a 10-week, beginner-level virtual course in critical languages and cultures, emphasizing intercultural understanding and global competence.
Description
Virtual NSLI-Y is a 10-week, beginner-level virtual foreign language and culture program for U.S. high school students. Funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the American Councils for International Education, the program introduces participants to critical languages (Arabic, Chinese [Mandarin], Korean, and Russian) and fosters intercultural awareness through cultural activities. Classes are held twice weekly in small groups (about 10 students per class) with experienced teachers, focusing on language acquisition and global competence in alignment with ACTFL World Readiness Standards and Asia Society’s Four Domains of Global Competence.
