Our Mission is to inspire active global citizenship and personal development through intercultural learning and travel and our vision is to create a just world where all cultures thrive together in peace and understanding.
EIL Intercultural Learning (EIL/AFS) is an Irish “not for profit” educational organisation which provides intercultural learning opportunities through study abroad, youth leadership, language training, travel awards, scholarships, group educational programmes, and other cultural immersion opportunities for over 1,800 people each year.
We provide extraordinary intercultural learning opportunities
Our Vision & Mission
Our values
Diversity
We embrace diversity in people, culture, and perspectives and nurture these differences to enrich our organisation
Curiosity
We are always eager to learn, and we empower others to follow their curiosity about the world
Collaboration
We are stronger together and build relationships that support our mission
Integrity
We choose what is right and ethical over what is fast and convenient
News and Events
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EIL Newsletters
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Our Commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
As an educational nonprofit with the mission of fostering peace through the development of active global citizens, the UN’s SDGs… -
Bidding Farewell to Our Incredible AFS Thai Students
As our AFS Thai students—Famie, Merlyn, and Kiki—prepare to depart this weekend, we look back on their time with us…
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Visit from AFS Thailand
We’re delighted to welcome Patrawutd Rammarat from AFS Thailand, who visited us on 25 March 2024 to support three students… -
AFS’s Exciting Global Gathering: Forging New Connections and Strategies
We’re bursting with excitement and pride as our CEO, Aideen O’Leary, joins colleagues from AFS International, New Zealand, Paraguay, Hungary,… -
Explore 24
Today we welcomed some our 2024 explorers in the office. We will be sharing more with you over the coming months, and…
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