U.S. - Russia English Language Exchange Program

The Future of English Language Teaching Starts Here

The U.S. - Russia English Language Exchange program (ELEX) offers short-term exchange programs in the United States for English language teachers from Russia. Each program is built around a major international education conference: tentatively TESOL 2026 in Salt Lake City, UT and ISTELive 2026 in Orlando, FL.

Participants explore new ideas in English teaching, join hands-on workshops, visit U.S. schools and universities, and experience American culture in Washington, D.C and tentatively Salt Lake City or Orlando.

ELEX helps educators grow professionally, build global connections, and bring fresh inspiration and innovative teaching practices back to their classrooms.

More information about the application process will be available in January. We invite you to check back soon for updates!

ELEX Participants will:

  • Attend the TESOL or the ISTELive Edtech conference - these conventions are the premier events for English language teaching professionals, and they offer a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends, research, and best practices in the field.

  • Participate in workshops, trainings, and site visits to engage with, learn from, and share best practices with U.S. peers which helps to gain new insights into English language teaching and to develop their professional skills.

  • Visit private and public two-year and four-year degree colleges , as well as an American high school. This will provide a first-hand look at American educational institutions and will help to understand the American educational system.

  • Network with American peers at conferences, workshops, and site visits which facilitates building relationships with American counterparts and creating new collaborations, partnerships, and professional opportunities.

  • Visit museums in Washington, DC to learn about American history and culture.