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Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language.
The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.
American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.
The Cultural Affairs Office of the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy works closely with a wide range of Malaysian public and private organizations to encourage broader understanding of the United States and its relationship with Malaysia through a variety of cultural programs.
English Language Programs & Resources
The U.S. Embassy Malaysia seeks to improve English Language learning and promote the effective use of English as a medium of global communication throughout Malaysia. Our activities also help to foster mutual understanding between the American and Malaysian people.
The Cultural Affairs Section of the Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy works closely with the other elements of the U.S. Mission, as well as with a wide range of Malaysian public and private organizations to encourage broader understanding of the United States and its relationship with Malaysia through educational exchange.
The EducationUSA Advising Center in Malaysia is part of EducationUSA , the U.S. Department of State’s network of over 400 international student advising centers in more than 170 countries. EducationUSA Malaysia, hosted by the Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE), offers accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. EducationUSA also provides services to the U.S. higher education community to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campus internalization goals. EducationUSA Malaysia currently has advising centers in both KL and Penang.
The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur’s Embassy Speaker Program is an opportunity for organizations and institutions in Malaysia to engage directly with our diplomats through lectures, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, and a variety of other formats. Programs may be conducted in-person or virtually. Examples of eligible institutions include (but are not limited to): Schools, universities, NGOs, religious institutions, chambers of commerce, extracurricular clubs, universities, etc. To request the participation of a U.S. diplomat in your program please use the form below and we will be in touch with you soon.
Join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:
There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.
The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur offers funding opportunities for individuals and organizations operating in a variety of areas. For all eligibility requirements and mandatory application documents, please read the full text of the notice below:
U.S. Embassy KL PAS Annual Program StatementU.S. Embassy KL PAS Annual Program Statement
SMY300-FY2023-PASKL • Closing Date for Applications: Sep 19, 2023
Cultural Affairs Office
Public Affairs Section
American Embassy
376 Jalan Tun Razak
50400 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +60-3-2168-5000
Fax: +60-3-2168-5158
E-mail: PublicAffairsKL@state.gov
Hours of Operations: Monday – Friday, 8.00am-4:30pm, excluding official holidays.
Please call: 03-2168-5000
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 03-2168-5000, then press 0 after the prompt
Outside of Malaysia: 011-60-3-2168-5000, then press 0 after the prompt
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