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College Board publications

Directory of Overseas Educational Advising Centers
This most current list of educational advising centers in 150+ countries worldwide is published in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State.

The College Board International Student Handbook
The latest edition of the Handbook is available in print or as a downloadable PDF. This guide is a must-have for all international students who plan to study at U.S. institutions.

International education links

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
The Office of International Education Services (OIES) of AACRAO serves as a resource center for AACRAO member institutions and the public, responding to questions about educational systems and institutions outside the United States and to questions from abroad about the US system of education. OIES also offers a Foreign Education Credential Service, and various training and consultative services, including the Summer Institute on International College Admissions offered jointly with the College Board.

U.S. Department of State, Education USA
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, presents information for the international student and education professional.

Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange
The Alliance is involved in formulating and promoting public policies that support the growth and well-being of international exchange links between the people of the United States and other nations.

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDDS Schools)
DoDEA provides education to eligible Department of Defense military and civilian dependents from preschool through grade 12 at sites both in the United States and overseas.

Institute of International Education (IIE Online)
Through their educational services, IIE serves to inform both the academic community and the broader public about opportunities and policy issues in international education.

International School Services (ISS)
International Schools Services serves the educational needs of students attending international schools worldwide. ISS provides comprehensive consultation and educational services to schools, educators, families, corporations, and multinational organizations.

NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. The Association sets and upholds standards of good practice and provides professional education and training that strengthen institutional programs and services related to international educational exchange.

Overseas American-Sponsored Elementary and Secondary Schools Assisted by the U.S. Department of State
Contact and background information on worldwide American-sponsored elementary and secondary schools overseas, including fact sheetson the 192 American international schools.

U.S. Network for Education Information (USNEI)
USNEI presents basic information about education in the United States that is of interest to people outside the United States, especially students, counselors, government officials, and the general public. USNEI also provides links to important authoritative assistance within the U.S. education community, including schools and postsecondary institutions. In addition, USNEI provides extensive links to authoritative sources of information about foreign education systems and information to help American students, parents, and educators who are contemplating an educational experience abroad.

U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) fosters mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through international educational and training programs. One of the Bureau's functions is to support free and objective advising on U.S. higher education access through its centers around the world. Use our Center Search to locate an overseas educational advising center.

Regional school associations

Testing

SAT®
The SAT Program administers both the SAT Reasoning Test™, also known simply as the SAT, as well as SAT Subject Tests. The SAT is a three-hour test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning skills students have developed over time and skills they need to be successful in college. Many colleges and universities use the SAT as one indicator among others of a student's readiness to do college-level work. Subject Tests are one-hour, mostly multiple-choice tests that measure how much students know about a particular academic subject and how well they can apply that knowledge. The SAT and SAT Subject Tests are offered at testing sites worldwide.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
This standardized test, administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS), is required by many U.S. colleges and universities to evaluate the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. The test measures the ability to understand North American English in multiple-choice format and consists of three sections: Listening Comprehension, Structure and Written Expression' and Reading Comprehension.

GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
The GRE exam, also administered by ETS, is for undergraduate and college graduates wishing to pursue a graduate degree. GRE is similar to the SAT and SAT Subject Tests in that it offers both a more general reasoning exam and more specific subject tests in 16 different areas.

GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)
The GMAT, sponsored by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) and administered by ETS, measure language, quantitative and writing skills and is required for admission into Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs at most institutions in the United States.