Middle School Travel With ACIS
ACIS offers the flexible itineraries and strong support system you need when sending younger students overseas. Your middle school deserves no less than ACIS.
Why Middle School Travel
“Traveling for middle schoolers – it’s part of their formation in life. It’s the years when they’re becoming adults, when they’re understanding who they’re going to be. It’s a mind opener.” —ACIS Tour Manager Daniel Fernandez
The middle school years are a critical window, a time when self-development and critical thinking skills take shape. You don’t have to wait until high school or college to reap the many positive benefits!
For Students, An ACIS Tour Means
Cultural Immersion
Experience local foods and customs and get to know a different perspective
Historical Significance
Visit the monuments and historic locations they’ve only read about
Leadership and Independence
Discover new skills, emotional depth and perhaps a thirst for exploration
Service Learning
Work on projects that protect the planet and improve the lives of locals
Why Educators Choose ACIS
Safety and Security
Every parent wants to know their student is safe, no matter their age, but we recognize it can be especially daunting to send younger, less independent students abroad.
ACIS has a well-established emergency network that operates 24/7 on tour. Our Tour Managers undergo rigorous background checks and are trained to handle anything that happens abroad, from flight delays to medical injuries. And you can count on the ACIS team at home to make sure you’re prepared before you go.
They really take care of you at ACIS and feeling safe, that’s the most important factor when you’re traveling with other people’s children.”
—ACIS Group Leader Desiree B.
Ease of Planning
The ACIS Team provides you with all of the planning support you need so that the trip focus is on student enrichment and those life-changing moments.
- Premier, personalized service from start to finish
- 24/7 overseas communications
Flexibility
No two ACIS Tours are exactly alike, and that’s because we cater to every teacher’s specific needs. We have a variety of itineraries built with middle schools in mind and can adapt any of our existing trips to meet the needs of younger students.
Tour Quality
Our high standard of care shows in the amenities and experiences we provide on the tour itself.
- Centrally located hotels to guarantee the most exploration time
- Quality Tour Managers who can adapt to group interests
- Authentic, locally inspired meals
Itineraries Catering to Middle School Needs
Adventure Travel
Younger students have a ton of energy, which is why we they love our high-activity itineraries in locations like Costa Rica, The Dominican Republic and Iceland. Days are filled to the brim with ziplining, hiking, horseback riding, surfing and swimming, all of which keep kids focused. Key cultural activities and learning moments are then woven throughout.
Sample Itinerary: Las Selvas de Costa Rica
8 Days | Overnights: San José (1), Monteverde (2), San Carlos (1), Sarapiquí (2), San José (1)
This Costa Rican adventure has it all. Focus on Spanish language skills during a local school visit, expose students to the culture through a cooking lesson, participate in a reforestation service project and enjoy a canopy zip-line tour, all in eight days.
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City Stays
Launched in 2025, our City Stay itineraries use one major metropolis such as Paris, Madrid and London as a home base, with opportunities for day trips to surrounding areas. These itineraries are on the shorter side, which makes them a great bridge for students looking to take those first steps away from home, and don’t require the logistics of moving between cities each night
El Madrileño
5 Overnights in Madrid
- City sightseeing with stops at Teatro Real Opera House, the Royal Palace and Plaza Mayor
- Authentic tapas dinner
- Guided Prado Museum Visit
- Flamenco lesson and show
Le Parisien
5 Overnights in Paris
- City sightseeing with stops at Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and Les Invalides
- Guided tour of the Musée d’Orsay
- Versailles palace tour and garden bike ride
- Boat cruise along the Seine
- Pétanque lesson
Il Romano
5 Overnights in Rome
- Guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Pizza making lesson
- St. Peter’s Basilica tour with custom ACIS audio guide
- City walking tour through Piazza Navona and Trastevere
Der Berliner
5 Overnights in Berlin
- City sightseeing with stops at the Reichstag Dome and Brandenburg Gate
- Tour of the 1936 Olympic Stadium
- Street art workshop
- Climbing the Imperial Steps at Berlin Cathedral
The Londoner
5 Overnights in London
- Tower of London with Opening Ceremony
- West End Theater Performance
- London Eye
- Globe Theatre Tour
Youth Leadership and Service
For those groups that want emerging leadership skills and community service as the cornerstone of the trip, we offer specially-themed itineraries.
Sample Itinerary: Youth Leadership in The Dominican Republic
8 Days | Overnights: Santago (1), Cabarete (3), Santo Domingo (3)
This itinerary offers a unique experience to foster students’ personal growth. From Santiago to Santo Domingo, participants engage in dynamic leadership workshops and Global Exchanges that develop critical skills such as communication, problem-solving, and collaborative teamwork. The educational journey continues with explorations of Dominican culture and history, as well as environmental stewardship projects alongside local sustainability leaders.
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Read how ACIS partnered with Houston Independent School District to bring 270 middle school students to Costa Rica for the adventure of a lifetime.
“I cannot wait to see the President of the United States come out of this trip, future surgeons, future lawyers, future impact makers – people that are going to change the world.” – ACIS Group Leader from Houston Independent School District Patrice A.
Read MoreFree Brochure for Middle Schools
Open the world to your students through educational travel. Often called a “life-changing experience,” an educational tour abroad joins key concepts discussed in the classroom with real world opportunities. ACIS is uniquely prepared to become a partner for middle school programs, combining a premier quality travel experience with customizations to meet the needs of younger travelers.
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ACIS offers 200+ customizable itineraries to destinations around the world, any one of which would be a great trip for history teachers. Let’s work together and change students’ lives.
