Ameson Education & Cultural Exchange Foundation
The Ameson Education and Cultural Exchange Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to the promotion and implementation of programs which facilitate cultural exchange and educational cooperation throughout the world. Founded in New York in 1994, Ameson's headquarters is located in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. Ameson maintains offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing and Suzhou, as well as numerous operations centers worldwide. Ameson's honorary Chairman is Dr. Boutros Boutros Ghali, the former Secretary General of the United Nations.Featured news
From March 31 to April 7, Ameson was pleased to host a delegation of six members of the Executive Committee of the Council of the Great City Schools. To learn more click here.
The Ameson Foundation co-sponsored the International Forum on Educational Leadership and Equality in Jinan Municipality, Shandong Province (also co-sponsored by the Education Department of Shandong Province) on Nov. 1, 2009, at the Shandong Hotel in Jinan.A delegation of American education experts delivered key note speeches at the forum. The experts included Mr. Ramon Cortines, the Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District; Professor Fernando M. Reimers, the Ford Foundation Professor of International Education and Director of Global Education and of International Education Policy at Harvard University; Dr. George Entwistle, the Superintendent of Schools of Belmont in Boston Massachusetts ; Dr. Michael Harvey, Principal of Belmont High School; and Professor Sean Zhang, Deputy Chairman of the Ameson Foundation. Almost 500 governmental administrators and education leaders, including elementary school and high school principals, also participated in the forum.
Prof. Sean Zhang opened the forum with a speech followed by Mr. Cortines’s talk on "Cultivating Leadership." Prof. Reimers shared with the education leaders about “Expanding Educational Opportunity for All Students to build a Harmonious Society” in the morning session. Dr. George Entwistle delivered a speech on “Application of Organizational Behavior Principles to School Improvement” and Dr. Michael Harvey introduced “Building a Culture of leadership at Belmont High School” to the audiences. Mr. Zhang Zhiyong, Director of the Education Department of Shandong Province, also spoke at the forum.
In addition, there were insightful and interactive sessions after the talks. Issues such as theories and practices on leadership, education for rural and migrant children and professionalizing the profession of school principals were discussed and debated. The application of innovative methodology brought by the visiting experts was explored in the context of Chinese educational environment, where an enormous progress was made in expanding access to basic and secondary education.
Career teaching jobs in China for qualified professionals+AHSP
Teachers and college counselors looking for stable, satisfying, long-term employment will find a lot to like about the American High School Program, with its dedicated students, international standard curriculum, and English-language environment.
Entry-level opportunities for new teachers+AYC
A year in China can be the perfect way to kickstart an international career. Targeted at recent grads, but open to all qualified applicants, this program offers participants a variety of personal and professional enrichment opportunities.
One-year programs for professional development.+AFTAFT
For experienced teachers looking to take the next step in their career, the Ameson Fellowship for Teachers offers teachers the chance to understand the Chinese educational system from the inside out and conduct independent research in their subject.
Making international quality education accessible to everyone+AHSP
The Ameson American High School (+AP) Program brings an innovative, international-quality, AP-standard education to Chinese students through a series of English-language magnet schools embedded in top public high schools in over a dozen cities across China.
A proficiency test tailored for China+AST
The Ameson Scholastic Test is an aptitude test in the subjects of English, Mathematics and Physics, designed by the Ameson Foundation with help from a team of experts and professors, and accepted by a growing number of schools world wide.
Programs to identify China's top students+ACEIS/ CEIMS ACEIS/ CEIMS
The Ameson Chinese Elite Identification System and China Equitable Information Management System jointly identify China’s brightest high school students, help connect them to the university that’s right for them, and provide authentic assessments of their potential to universities.
Grassroots education initiatives+Educator Training
Teachers, principals and administrators are the backbone of the educational system, and are thus a core focus for efforts to improve education. Ameson conducts several training sessions every year for educators across China.
Innovatively responding to today's educational challeneges+Government Officials
To help officials in the field of education adapt to the challenges presented by a globalizing world, Ameson frequently organizes international exchanges for officials at the national, provincial and municipal levels.
Cultivating a new generation of globally conscious youth+Student Exchanges
Over the years, Ameson has organized exchange programs for thousands of students. Our exchange programs include the annual Ameson Chinese Elite Program and the fast-growing Sino-American Youth Ambassadors.
International academic dialogues+Forums and Seminars
Communication is the foundation of international understanding. Ameson's forums and seminars bring together prominent academics and policy makers from around the world to build partnerships and discuss issues.
Uniting the global education community+DelegationsDelegations
An understanding of China is a growing necessity for Western education professionals. Ameson regularly invites delegations from schools, universities and professional organizations to China to increase their understanding of China and find partner schools.
Bringing talent back home+Jiangsu ExploreJiangsu Explore
Every year, in cooperation with the Zhi Gong Party and the Jiangsu Provincial Government, Ameson invites hundreds of Chinese Ph.D holders living and studying overseas to return to China and connect with employers and with one another through the Jiangsu Explore program.
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