Who is ICCT?

The Institute for Cross-Cultural Training

ICCT equips Christians called to global service with skills in cross-cultural communication, language learning, and English teaching so they can serve their communities effectively and professionally.

As a fully self-funded academic center under Wheaton College Graduate School, we hold to the college’s motto that our work is ultimately done “for Christ and his Kingdom.” Our vision is that we may be part of this work by empowering people with professional education and training in the areas of:

• Learning new languages
• Coaching language learners
• Living, working, and ministering in other cultures
• Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
• Policy development for Christian non-profit organizations

We have the privilege of serving cross-cultural workers all over the world! Check out some of the agencies ICCT partnered with in 2022: 

Download a PDF description of all of ICCT's services here: Overview of ICCT 

ICCT's Impact

In our 30+ years, ICCT has...

• Worked with dozens of Christian non-profits around the globe in countless countries
• Served thousands of Christian workers and ministry volunteers in the U.S. and abroad
• Hosted numerous workshops and courses, both in-person and online, to train Christians who are new to English teaching, including Wheaton College students and other virtual participants from around the world
• Conducted hundreds of in-person and online courses to assist cross-cultural workers in second language acquisition, culture learning, and language coaching
• Helped many Christian non-profits structure their language policies and support their cross-cultural workers throughout the world