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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 5 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

06/2008 - Press Release - Academic Year in America (AYA)
Families Can Make a Difference, Learn German Culture

6/2008 - Press Release - Au Pair in America
New Government Regulation to Enable Au Pairs to Return to U.S.

6/2008 - Press Release - Au Pair in America
Thousands of Miles Away from Epicenter, Au Pair Still Feels Quake

06/2008 - Press Release - AIFS Foundation
Institute of International Education and AIFS Foundation to Launch New Research Report Series

06/2008 - Press Release - AIFS Summer Advantage
High School Students Earn Scholarships to Study Around the World

5/2008 - Media Advisory - Academic Year in America (AYA)
Tony Cook Memorial Grant Ceremony

5/2008 - Press Release - AIFS College Study Abroad
$20,000 in Diversity Study Abroad Scholarships Offered for 2009

5/2008 - Press Release- Academic Year in America (AYA)
Three Stamford High Schools Receive Prestigious Exchange Grant

4/2008 - Press Release - Au Pair in America
1st Annual Au Pair Cultural Fair on Saturday, April 12

4/2008 - Press Release- Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG)
Summer Program Helps to Meet the Needs of Gifted Students

4/2008 - Press Release- Au Pair in America
Au Pairs in America: Cost Effective Child Care Solution

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