Upstate International
Connecting Cultures. Empowering Growth.
Building a Thriving & Inclusive Upstate Community
Upstate International is a nonprofit organization where the world meets the Upstate. Whether you’re new to the region or have lived here for years, we create opportunities for members to connect, learn, and grow together through language classes, cultural events, and community programs.
Our vision is a globally welcoming Upstate. Our mission is to build bridges between cultures by connecting people, resources, and ideas. Everything we do is based on our values: welcoming, inclusive, fun, collaborative, curious, non-partisan, and always learning.
Membership is your connection an international community.
Membership is open to all & affordable at all income levels.
Learn a New Language in a Supportive Environment
Supportive, No-Pressure Environment
Whether you’re learning a language for travel, career, or connection, our language school offers a supportive, no-pressure environment. Classes are small and friendly, taught by native speakers who care deeply about sharing their culture. With both in-person and online options, there’s a class for everyone at the Monique and Bill Glass School of International Languages.
Experience a Global Upstate at Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, Upstate International hosts cultural events, speaker series, and international celebrations that bring people together. From Salsa at Sunset to book clubs and Beyond the Headlines talks, our calendar is always full of ways to explore the world—right here at home.
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Our news and blog section has all the latest news for our community.