Since 1984 the International Association for Intercultural Education has brought together professional educators interested in diversity and equity issues in education. This is defined quite broadly, and includes intercultural education, multi-cultural education, anti-racist education, human rights education, conflict-resolution, multi-lingualism issues, etc.

The IAIE participates in a variety of larger educational projects as evaluators

The IAIE brings together both academics and classroom teachers from a variety of disciplines by organizing workshops, seminars and conferences, and by the publication of the academic journal Intercultural Education.