Access

ACCESS is a student-centered program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassies that provides English language skills to underserved students, primarily 13-20 years old, worldwide through extracurricular classes and activities. ACCESS provides participants with a foundation in the English language, leadership and professional skills, and exposure to U.S. culture and democratic values that may lead to better jobs and educational prospects, including future exchanges and study in the United States. In addition, the global ACCESS Program has provided scholarships to more than 200,000 students in over 80 countries since its inception in 2004. The goal of the ACCESS Program is to provide participants with improved English Language skills that may lead to better jobs and educational prospects, including future exchanges and study in the United States. The objectives of the ACCESS Program are to equip students with effective English language communication and critical thinking skills through meaningful interaction, cooperative and student-centered learning strategies, interest, age-appropriate activities, and real-life application. The service-learning component of the Access Program increases the students’ awareness of issues facing their respective communities while also giving them an understanding of the ways they can positively contribute to civil society.