For over 30 years, IEA has partnered with educational institutions, governments, and organizations across five continents to advance global learning and exchange.
About IEA
International Education Associates, Inc. (IEA) is a consulting firm specializing in diverse aspects of international education. It has been in existence for more than 30 years.
IEA works with educational institutions, governmental and non-governmental organizations in the US and overseas — helping students, faculty, and institutions thrive in an interconnected world.
What We Do
To assist individual and institutional clients in meeting the new challenges of the 21st Century, IEA provides the following services. View all services →
Placing and monitoring students from overseas who are interested in studying in US institutions.
Recruiting and placing US faculty and teachers — including English teachers — in overseas institutions.
Recruiting US students to study overseas to improve their language skills and global competency.
Selecting US students for overseas scholarships and positions that advance their international careers.
Evaluating proposals, project reports, foreign credentials, and international development programs on paper and on site.
Developing exchange programs and facilitating linkages between institutions in the US and abroad.
Placing interns from abroad in US businesses and organizing shorter educational programs for overseas visitors.
Establishing educational and medical mission opportunities worldwide; organizing re-entry programs for returning students.
News & Updates
What a move! Now here in the Chapel Hill area, I enjoy meeting up with family in Shelby, Winston Salem and Pittsboro.
I am currently coordinating with the Departments of Education at UNC Chapel Hill and American University, where I received my undergraduate degree and master's degree in International Education.
In 1988, I concluded my field research in Shikokho, Kenya on "The Role of Women's Groups in Education and Health in Rural Kenya." While living with the Chair of the Shikokho Women's Group (SWG), we developed their goals into projects and programs.
After my return, the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church (CCPC) in Washington, DC and SWG and the community began building and providing for the following:
All university students, faculty and church people are encouraged to participate.
Global Reach
American University
Association of American Medical Colleges, Global Health Learning Opportunities
Center for International Training and Education (CITE)
Council On International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Foreign Student Service Council
Institute of International Education (IIE)
Japan-America Student Conference (JASC)
IEC (International Education Center), Tokyo
Meridian International Center
The Yokohama Academy, Tokyo; NCN, Tokyo; JET, Tokyo
ITESM, Mexico City
Los Geranios, Seville, Spain
BGS Conseils, Paris
Pacican Academy, Shanghai
University of Maryland (College Park)
The World Bank
US Departments of Agriculture, Education, Health and Human Services, and State
USAID; the former US Information Agency
Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation (VVAF)
Action Contre La Faim (ACF); AMIDEAST
American African Foundation; American Field Service
Amerika House, Munich, Germany
Chapel Hill and Carrboro City Schools, NC
The College Board
East Africa Center for the Empowerment of Women (EAC)
Foundation for Sustainable Development
International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX)
Lockheed Martin; The Mitchell Group
Moscow Institute for Social and Political Studies
National Council for International Visitors
Women's Microfinance Initiative (WMI)
World Learning
Togolese and Japanese Governments
State of New Jersey
France Pruitt, the Chair Emeritus, opened foreign student offices at Northwestern, the University of Delaware, SUNY at Buffalo, and an office of International Education at George Mason University. Gretchen assisted France in IEA's extensive pursuits and continued in North Carolina.