These courses are typically provided free of charge and culminate in a final examination administered by local members of the International League of Esperanto Teachers (ILEI), with proficiency levels aligned to the European Framework's classification (CEFR).

The federation convenes conferences on a range of subjects related to the Esperanto language and also coordinates literary and poetry contests.

FEI has been responsible for organising national congresses since the inaugural event in Florence in 1910,[5] and has continued to do so ever since.

The federation holds conferences on various topics related to the Esperanto language and organises literary and poetry competitions.

FEI organised and hosted several World Esperanto Congresses (Universala Kongreso, or UK, for short).

Additionally, FEI's small publishing house produces informative, educational, and culturally enriching books in Esperanto.