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 1,000 people each year.

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EIL Ireland News

  1. SDG-Goals (1)

    Cork-Based Charity Strives for Sustainable Travel Funding Multiple Carbon Offsetting Projects.

    Cork-based charity, EIL Intercultural Learning, is paving the way for sustainable travel by funding multiple carbon offsetting projects in Latin America, Asia, and Africa by counterbalancing carbon emissions on all…
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    Joint Board/Staff Meeting 2023

    The creativity and the coffee were both flowing on Saturday at the first joint meeting of the EIL Board and the EIL staff team since before Covid. It was also…
  3. Certification Seal 2022

    Prestigious International Quality Certification for EIL

    EIL is one of a small number of organisations in Europe and Latin America to be awarded the prestigious Intercultural Exchange Certification https://iecquality.org/ . To obtain this certification organisations must…
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EIL Explore News

  1. Alex, Sharan, Niamh, Alannah, Orna and Brain – 2023 EIL Explore winners at the Enrollment Day at EIL offices on Washinton Street, Cork

    Cork-Based Educational Charity awards €1 Million plus in scholarships over 10 years

    Cork-based charity, EIL Intercultural Learning, a non-profit educational exchange organisation has invested over €1 Million in travel scholarships during the last 10 years. EIL Explore scholarships target people from social…
  2. Mr Phuong Visit

    Visit by Volunteers for Peace Vietnam (VPV)

    We were honored to receive a visit to our office in Cork from Mr. Phuong, director of Volunteers for Peace Vietnam (VPV), and our partner for Explore over 18 pax…
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    The Power of Plants – El Jardín Botanicó, Quito, Ecuador (Eimear, GAP Award 2022)

    On the 20th of June I arrived in Quito, Ecuador, and so began the most challenging yet rewarding journey of my life. Having waited 2 years for this experience, the…
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Host an International Student

Expose your family to a world outside of their own by helping an international student achieve her global dreams. Explore a new culture and share your family life and traditions.

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