About the Office
When learning transcends borders, people build powerful connections to innovate and solve problems together. Founded in 1919, IIE is the global leader in designing and implementing cutting-edge international education strategies and prestigious programs.
IIE has been engaging with higher education in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) for over 100 years, and since 1974, our office in Mexico City has served as a critical branch of our mission to forge brighter futures through educational exchange and lifelong learning. Our Mexico City office connects a global network of universities, organizations, corporations, and local partners to deliver programs that empower professionals, support civil society and human rights defenders, and create opportunities for refugees—preparing individuals and communities to thrive in a changing world.
Additionally, we provide English language evaluation services to facilitate access to international educational opportunities, including the ETS family of English language tests. Our office also hosts the Regional Educational Advising Coordinator (REAC) for EducationUSA in North America (Mexico and Canada), Central America, and the Caribbean.
What role does our office play?
Among our key services, we work closely with sponsors and donors to design, develop and manage programs spanning a number of strategic areas in education, leadership and professional training. Our team specializes in all program components including outreach, both in-person and web-based, screening and selection of applicants, and monitoring and support grantees.
Who are some of our partners?
- Rockefeller Foundation
- New York University, Abu Dhabi
- Educational Testing Services
- Seattle International Foundation
- Ford Foundation
- Rockefeller Brothers
- Schwarzman
- Tinker Foundation
- Cargill, Inc.
- ExxonMobil
- MacArthur Foundation
- U.S. Department of State
What evaluation services are available?
In addition to being the Authorized Distributor of the TOEFL and TOEIC exams in Mexico, we provide training for test proctors and academic workshops for English teachers and professionals. Our portfolio includes:
- TOEFL Primary
- TOEFL Junior
- TOEFL ITP
- TOEIC Link
- TOEIC Bridge
- TOEIC
Our Services
We work closely with governments, foundations, corporations, organizations, and universities to customize and implement comprehensive programs and services that support our strategic goals:
- Scholarship and Fellowship Management, including academic placement, participant monitoring and advising, training, and program evaluation.
- Global Outreach, Application, and Selection, including providing staffing services for universities and designing bespoke marketing and outreach campaigns for student recruitment.
- Education in Emergencies Support to address the higher education needs of refugees and displaced persons by mobilizing networks, providing placement services, and securing funding for students, scholars, and artists.
- English Language Training, Testing, and Certification, including providing specialized training for English teachers to support their students’ preparation for the TOEFL exam, and overseeing English language testing services on behalf of Educational Testing Service (ETS).
- Higher Education Partnerships connecting universities and institutions worldwide to develop institutional partnerships and establish best practices through delegation visits, study tours, conferences, seminars, and virtual events.
- Grant-Making and Travel/Learning Fund Management to individual scholars, practitioners, and organizations to support building networks, conducting research, and sharing knowledge.
- Internship and Mentorship Programs designed to provide participants with professional experience and engage employees.
- Research, Evaluation, and Learning (REL) Services to facilitate the collection of comprehensive and policy-relevant data on international education; and design and conduct needs assessments, formative evaluations, and impact studies for scholarship and professional development programs.