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International Community

A Multicultural Hub

One of the greatest things about the Triangle is that people from all over the world are drawn here. What’s more, of the 7,000 companies in the Triangle, 700 are international companies. That means here you’ll experience people, flavors, art, and sounds from across the globe. With our international diversity also comes the opportunity to learn a new language, try a new cuisine, and explore a new dance style. With many organizations and groups promoting cross-cultural exchange, members of our international community can make new connections and retain ties to their culture and heritage.

Skscrapers and city skyline of Shanghai.
A piece of freshly baked bread with a stamp of the eiffel tower in Wake County
A woman smiles brightly as she dances in traditional African clothing at a festival in Wake County
  • International Companies
  • International Schools
  • International Organizations
International Companies
Skscrapers and city skyline of Shanghai.
International Companies

Go Global

Over 700 global companies call the Triangle home and conduct major operations here. From China’s Lenovo to Denmark’s Novo Nordisk to Germany’s Siemens, fourteen different countries are represented in the Triangle.

International Schools
A piece of freshly baked bread with a stamp of the eiffel tower in Wake County
International Schools

A Global Education

There are a number of language immersion and language-focused schools here in the Triangle, including several within the Wake County Public School System.

International Montessori School: Located in Durham, this accredited Montessori school features a language immersion program, valuing the benefits that fluency in another language and understanding of another culture offer.

Wiley International Magnet School: Part of the Wake County Public School System, this elementary school seeks to foster globally competent students. It offers students the opportunity to study their choice of five different languages, as well as internationally-focused fine arts, movement, and cultural electives.

L’Ecole French School of Raleigh: This French immersion preschool also offers a K-12 afterschool program, where children learn French through a combination of proven academic methods, such as social and cultural activities.

CE Academy: This new elementary school will be Wake County’s first bilingual Mandarin Chinese charter school.

International Organizations
A woman smiles brightly as she dances in traditional African clothing at a festival in Wake County
International Organizations

Local International Organizations

With organizations like International Focus and Go Global NC supporting the international community through education, cultural exchange, and arts, there are many resources for those moving to the Triangle to meet other foreign nationals and feel connected to their culture. Many of these organizations also provide the opportunity for people to educate themselves about other cultures through events, workshops, and classes.