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Founded in 1964, 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 15 countries, we organize cultural exchange programs for more than 50,000 participants each year. Our programs include college study abroad, au pair placement, camp counselors and staff, gifted education, high school study/travel and insurance services. Since 1964, more than one million students and teachers have participated in AIFS programs worldwide. Read More.

AIFS News and Updates

2/2010 - Press Release - AIFS University Prep
AIFS Announces Launch of College Prep Program

11/2009 - News - AIFS College Study Abroad
President Obama and AIFS Encourage More Students to Study Abroad in China

10/2009 - News - AIFS College Study Abroad
AIFS Study Abroad Doubles Scholarships for Students – More Than $600,000 Made Available to Eligible Applicants

9/2009 - News - AIFS College Study Abroad
Study Abroad Leader Invites Students and Parents to go to Prague with Jill

9/2009 - Announcement - AIFS
American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Statement Regarding the Swine Flu

8/2009 - News - AIFS College Study Abroad
AIFS Sends Letters to Senators Supporting the Inclusion of the Paul Simon Study Abroad Act

6/2009 - News - AIFS College Study Abroad
AIFS Endorses NAFSA Letter to President Obama

6/2009 - Announcement - AIFS
Sir Cyril Named Honorary Citizen of Harrisburg, PA

4/2009 - News - Au Pair in America
Au Pair in America community counselor Megan Bailey and the Maurer host family spotlighted in Kansas’ "435 South Magazine"

5/2009 - Press Release - AIFS College Study Abroad
Institute of International Education and AIFS Foundation Release “Higher Education on the Move: New Developments in Global Mobility”

3/2009 - Press Release - Au Pair in America
Au Pair in America Offers Child Care Industry's First Protection Plan Against Job Loss

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