As a research-practice partnership, the Multilingual Learning Research Center (MLRC) School Network aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the lived experience of the international school classroom. This vision is most impactful when paired with strong regional advocates, which is why we are proud to partner with the American International Schools in the Americas (AMISA), a dynamic network of American international schools across North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean.
Multilingualism is part of everyday life across AMISA schools, where students learn and grow in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts. What makes AMISA unique is our powerful regional network—educators collaborate across countries to share practices, learn from research, and support multilingual learners together. Through targeted professional learning, language-inclusive events, and strong partnerships, AMISA helps schools view multilingualism as a strength that enriches teaching, learning, and sense of community.
With MLRC member schools located throughout the AMISA region, our partnership serves as a vital bridge supporting educators as they translate the latest insights in multilingual education into active practice across AMISA schools. The MLRC frequently engages with the AMISA community by leading specialized webinars for members and contributing to regional conferences on the most pressing topics in multilingual education.
AMISA’s mission is to enhance the quality of education in member schools by nurturing the adults who support students and helping schools learn, teach, and connect across the region.
AMISA serves international schools through high-quality professional learning, teacher and leader recruitment, networking and collaboration, and practical school services such as purchasing and shipping support, payment processing, consultancy services, and strategic partnerships. By bringing schools together in a trusted regional community, AMISA helps educators share expertise, access resources, and strengthen international education across the Americas.
Ultimately, what sets this connection apart is that it is rooted in real relationships and regional context. By combining AMISA’s personalized school services with the MLRC’s collaborative research model, we are together supporting the individuals who make our schools thrive and ensuring that multilingual excellence remains at the heart of the educational experience across the Americas.
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