In 1999, IES Abroad assembled outstanding leaders in both international and U.S. higher education to address the growing need for more effective program development and assessment in international education. The result of their research and analysis was the IES Abroad Model Assessment Practice for Study Abroad Programs (IES Abroad MAP), the first evaluation tool of its kind.

Today, these guidelines and assessment methods represent best practices in the field of education abroad and now serve as the benchmark for national standards. Based upon our experience sending nearly 6,000 students abroad annually, as well as our work with colleges and universities, we identified additional areas that would benefit from a similar examination and standardization. The resulting guidelines establish standards in language learning, as well as student health and safety.

The complete IES Abroad MAP series is intended to be shared with college and university administrators in international education, faculty, and governing committees that make decisions regarding education abroad for their students.

We encourage the practical application of these guidelines to serve the best interest of all students embarking on the life-changing experience of international education.

Learn more about the creation of the IES Abroad MAP Series below, or request a hard copy.

MAP for Study Abroad Programs

 

MAP for Language & Intercultural Communication

 

MAP for Student Health, Safety & Crisis Management

 

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