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 About Us
The Experiment in International Living (EIL),
founded in 1932, was one of the first organizations
of its kind to engage individuals in intercultural
living and learning. Originating in the United
States, The Experiment introduced the homestay
concept to the world by carefully preparing
and placing gExperimentersh in the homes
of host families to study other languages
and cultures firsthand.
Over the years, Federation EIL National Representations
have been established in many countries around
the globe and new programs have been added
along the way. Nevertheless the original
concept has remained steadfast: enabling
individuals of all ages to share experiences,
languages, and customs with those from different
traditions, with the goals of broadening
horizons, gaining lifelong friends, and advancing
peace.
Today the portfolio of programs encompass
educational group travel, study abroad, language
training, work exchange, and other cultural
immersion programs.
Federation EIL is the worldwide network of
The Experiment in International Living. It
began in 1954 when Experiment national offices
around the globe banded together to form
a Swiss-registered association to facilitate
their common educational exchange programs.
Federation EIL members are privately run,
nonprofit, nonpolitical, and nonreligious
organizations. Each has met the standards
for acceptance into Federation EIL.
By coming together as Federation EIL, these
organizations have developed and continue
to maintain high standards of quality in
programs they conduct.
Federation EIL has held consultative status
with the United Nations Economic and Social
Council (ECOSOC) as a nongovernmental organization
in Category II since 1978, and with The Council
of Europe since 1981. In 1989 it was recognized
as a Peace Messenger organization by the
United Nations Secretary General. It is in
partnership with UNESCO in celebration of
the International Decade for the Culture
of Peace and Nonviolence (2001-2010). Four
of its programs in 2000 and two more in 2001
were designated by UNESCO as Flagship Events
in marking this Decade.
Programs
EIndividual Homestay Program
EJapanese Language Training
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