OTHER AIFS PROGRAMS

AIFS programs include College Study Abroad, Camp America, gifted education and high school study and travel

Founded in 1964, and under the direction of founder Sir Cyril Taylor, the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) is one of the oldest, largest and most respected cultural exchange organizations in the world. With global offices in 6 countries, we organize cultural exchange programs for more than 50,000 participants each year. Since 1964, more than 1.5 million students and teachers have participated in AIFS programs worldwide.

Our Vision is ‘We bring the world together ®’ and our Mission is ‘To provide the highest quality educational and cultural exchange programs to enrich the lives of young people throughout the world’. Check out our programs below and you will see…by bringing people and experiences together, we bring the world together.

Values we are committed to

  • Excellence in programs, operations and people
  • Respect and understanding of different cultures
  • Exceptional support networks for our program participants to ensure their safety and security
  • Honest, equitable and non-discriminatory treatment of program participants, partners and employees
  • Technological innovation
  • Teamwork and collaboration both within the organization and with partners
  • Encouragement of employee initiative and professional development
  • Responsible financial stewardship

The AIFS Vision: We bring the world together ®

Camp America

With Camp America thousands of young people join summer camps in the US every year for a unique cultural exchange experience and the summer of a lifetime, working with kids as staff in the camps.

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Academic year in America (AYA)

An exchange experience for high school students. Students learn about American culture living with American families and attending local high schools, while also sharing their own language and customs.

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AIFS College Study Abroad

AIFS offers college students the opportunity to study abroad for a summer, semester, academic year or January term. There is the incredible choice of more than 25 programs in over 20 countries around the world.

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American Council for International Studies (ACIS)

Students and their teachers can explore the world through travel and education. Teachers can choose from many worldwide destinations in Europe, Asia and the Americas to experience with their students.

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Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)

A 3-week summer program for gifted and talented students. Students in grades 4-11 could attend UCLA, Princeton and the University of Miami. For kindergarten through 6 grades programs are offered at nationwide schools.

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Partnership Programs

Over 6,000 American college students study abroad each year with AIFS Study Abroad. AIFS Partnership Programs organizes customized study abroad programs around the globe to fit the need of each participating institution.

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Richmond, the American International University

An opportunity for American students to study at an International American University in the UK or Italy offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

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Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI)

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What are you doing this summer?

Camp America — the awesome American summer camp experience…since 1969.

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How does AIFS rate?

See what AIFS participants had to say during a recent survey.

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Camp America: 94% of respondent Camp Participants rated the program as “excellent” or “good”.

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Academic Year in America (AYA): 96% of respondent students rated their experience as “excellent” or “good”.

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American Council For International Studies (ACIS): 98% of respondent participants rated their experience as “excellent” or “good”.

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AIFS College Study Abroad: 94% of respondent students rated their experience as “excellent” or “good”.

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Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG): 91% of respondent students rated their experience as”excellent” or “good”.

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Partnership Programs: 95% of respondent participants rated their experience as “excellent” or “good”.