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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

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”

4/2009 - Statement - American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS)
American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) Statement Regarding the Swine Flu

4/2009 - Press Release - Au Pair in America
Au Pair Cultural Fair Sunday, May 3, in Stamford

4/2009 - News - Au Pair in America
Origin of Au Pairs Becomes Barometer of Labor Market

4/2009 - Press Release - AIFS College Study Abroad
New Scholarship Program to Help Increase Study Abroad Participation of African Americans

3/2009 - Press Release - Au Pair in America
90 Percent Satisfaction Rate for Au Pair in America

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

3/2009 - Press Release - Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
SIG to Offer Tuition Insurance for Gifted Summer Camp Programs

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