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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

7/2010 - Press Release - AIFS
Leaders in International Education to Host Diversity Workshop

7/2010 - Press Release - Academic Year in America
American Families Can Make a Difference, Learn German Culture

6/2010 - Take Action
Urge Congress to help eliminate prohibition of single parent host families of exchange students

6/2010 - News - Au Pair in America
“Finding the Best Child Care Provider” featuring Au Pair in America – Angie’s List; Boston, MA

5/2010 - Press Release - AIFS International Student Recruitment Services
AIFS Launches International Student Recruitment Program at NAFSA Conference

4/2010 - News - Au Pair in America
‘5K, Fun Run Benefit Montessori School’ - Wilton Villager, Wilton, CT

3/2010 - Press Release - Au Pair in America
Au Pair Cultural Fair at Boston Children’s Museum on March 21

2/2010 - News - Au Pair in America
‘Wilton Girl Scouts Go International’ - Wilton Patch, Wilton, CT

2/2010 - News - Au Pair in America
‘Au Pair: Part of the Family’ - Free Lance-Star, Frederickburg, VA

1/2010 - News - Au Pair in America
‘Nanny 911’ - wickedlocaldedham.com, Dedham, MA

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

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