International Education Week 

November 16-22, 2020 
 
Background 
International Education Week (IEW), November 16-22, 2020, is an opportunity to celebrate 
the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the 
U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of our efforts to 
promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future 
leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. We encourage the 
participation of all individuals and institutions interested in international education and 
exchange activities. Below are social media posts you can use to promote this initiative in 
general and links to design assets to support individual event promotion. 
 
Although international education and exchanges have been impacted by the COVID-19 
health pandemic, the U.S. Department of State and Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs remain committed to promoting the benefits of international education and 
exchanges and encouraging students to study abroad when it is safe again. Promoting 
educational exchange between nations is vital to our country’s economic competitiveness 
and national security, and is a strategic priority. U.S. communities and institutions gain 
intellectual and cross-cultural capital as well as business and professional networks from 
opportunities to exchange students, teachers, and scholars and from more 
internationalized classrooms and campuses. 
 
Hashtags & Handles 
#IEW2020 
 
● Facebook:​ ​@ExchangeProgramsAtState, @ECA.AssistantSecretary, @StateDept, 
@EducationUSA, @TravelGov, @ED.gov, @PeaceCorps, @IIEGlobal 
 ● Twitter:​ ​@ECAatState, @ECA_AS, @StateDept, @EducationUSA, @TravelGov, 
@USEdGov, @PeaceCorps, @GoGlobalEd, @IIEGlobal 
● Instagram:​ ​@ExchangeOurWorld, @StateDept, @EducationUSA, @TravelGov, 
@usedgov, @PeaceCorps, @IIEGlobal 
 
Important Links 
​ it.ly/IEW2020Graphics 
● Graphics:​ b
● Design Guide​:​ bit.ly/IEWDesignGuide 
● Website: i​ ew.state.gov  
 
Sample Posts 
General Posts  
● Join #IEW2020 to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange. 
● An international education experience is for everyone. RT to show your support for 
#IEW2020! 
● During #IEW2020, find an @ECAatState international exchange program that’s 
right for you​. ​https://exchanges.state.gov  
● November 16-22 is International Education Week. Join us in celebrating #IEW2020 
by sharing how an exchange impacted your life. [​IEW site link​]  
● Did you participate in an @ECAatState exchange program? Share your story to help 
us celebrate the power of international education during #IEW2020. ​[​IEW site link​]  
● During #IEW2020, show your support for international education with this overlay 
for your Facebook profile picture. [Facebook overlay can be found in the box link 
above] 
● We are officially 4 weeks away from kicking off International Education Week 
2020. Share your exchange experience by tagging @ECAatState and using 
#IEW2020. 
 
COVID-Related Posts  
● International Education has been impacted by the COVID-19 global health 
pandemic, but ECA remains committed to ​promoting programs that prepare 
Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to 
study, learn, and exchange experiences. #IEW2020 
● International education is different this year, but soon it will be safe to travel again. 
Visit eca.state.gov to learn more about international education and exchange 
program opportunities. #IEW2020  
 
Event Posts  
 ● Select “Going” on the ​event page​, then share the event with your community with a 
message. 
● Looking for resources about how you can get involved with International Education 
Week? (#IEW2020) Check out all these ideas and events:​ ​[link coming soon​] 
● Around the world, schools and organizations are hosting virtual events for 
#IEW2019. Find an event for you: ​[link coming soon​] 
● Are you hosting an event to celebrate #IEW2020? Add it to @ECAatState’s global 
database of events:​ ​[link coming soon] 
 
Open Doors  
● On November 16, @IIEGlobal and @ECAatState will release the latest report on 
international students studying in the U.S. and the number of U.S. students 
studying abroad for academic credit. 
● Discover the latest study abroad and #IntlEd statistics Nov 16, when @IIEGlobal 
and@ECAatState release the ​#IEW2020 ​Open Doors Report.  ​