ESOL Students Write Poetry on Memory, Hope, and Home
IINE offers adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes for immigrants with a broad range of experience, ranging from those who never had the opportunity to learn to read and write in their first languages to advanced speakers who a…
5 Things to Know About Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
IINE has served more than 13,000 immigrants from Haiti over the past several years, as well as many immigrants from Syria, and we’re acutely aware of how dire conditions remain in those countries. The recent Supreme Court ruling allowing the termina…
From the Desk of the CEO: How the World Cup Has Reminded Us of Our True National Identity
By Jeff Thielman, President & CEO of the International Institute of New England As a host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the U.S. has welcomed elite athletes and passionate fans from around the world. Here in…
Spotlight Report Excerpt: On Putting Down Roots in Lowell
The below letter from IINE President & CEO Jeff Thielman is an excerpt from our July 2026 Spotlight Report on Putting Down Roots in Lowell. To learn more about IINE’s history in the city, how this new center will lead to expanded and innov…