American Councils for International Education has announced the testing schedule for the U.S. Government-funded FLEX Global Exchange Program for the 2027–2028 academic year.
The program provides competitively selected secondary school students with a full scholarship to spend an academic year living with a host family and studying at a high school in the U.S. The scholarship covers travel, housing, and living expenses.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Born between January 1, 2010, and July 15, 2012 (students in their final year of high school who are subject to immediate military service are ineligible);
- Currently enrolled in secondary school with good academic standing;
- Prior English study with demonstrated proficiency at registration;
- Citizen of Turkmenistan eligible to receive a U.S. visa.
What to Bring: Participants must bring proof of eligibility (original birth certificate or passport), one recent 3×4 cm photo, and a black pen. All students must wear their official school uniform.
Note: Mobile phones and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited at testing centers. Respectful behavior is required at all times; non-compliance may lead to disqualification.
Testing Schedule
Testing begins promptly at 09:00 at all locations:
- Mary (Mary Region): January 3, 2027 — School No. 19
- Turkmenabat (Lebap Region): January 5, 2027 — School No. 2
- Dashoguz (Dashoguz Region): January 7, 2027 — School No. 4
- Balkanabat (Balkan Region): January 9, 2027 — School No. 3
- Turkmenbashy (Balkan Region): January 10, 2027 — School No. 10
- Ashgabat & Ahal Region: January 11, 2027 — School No. 20
Students from regional areas who miss Round 1 testing in their home city may take the test in Ashgabat. Note that candidates are permitted to take the Round 1 test only once per year.
Contact Information:
- Email: flexglobal.tm@americancouncils.org
- Tel.: +993 63 50-20-36
