New ACIS Destination: Taiwan

Every year, we make tweaks to the ACIS itinerary offerings, but the most exciting time is when we have a brand new destination to offer...like...

The Lasting Power of a Homestay

Susan Braun taught public school in Indiana for eight years before taking a break to raise her own children. She was awarded a Lilly Endowment Teacher...

ACIS Teacher Spotlight: Rebecca S., Washington

Meet Rebecca, a Spanish teacher from the The Evergreen State! She has traveled with ACIS three times and this year took her students to Ecuador....

French Video Lesson Plan: Voyage, Voyage! Episode 2

La vie en rose continues with the second and final episode of Voyage, Voyage!, now available for download. In Episode 1, Hélène is frustrated to...

ACIS Cultural Connections: France

Anyone who has been on an ACIS tour will tell you that the standout moments are most often born from Cultural Connections, the immersive activities...

Canada Beyond French Language: A Destination for Culture and Student Bonding

An interview with Chris Layson, an ACIS Academic Travel Advisor and Group Leader who has traveled with ACIS for 15 years as a teacher and...

On the Road With Teachers

Fall is such a busy season! It’s time to squeeze in the last bits of summer fun, get back to the swing of things of...

International Fall Festivities to Celebrate in Your Classroom

The fall season is in full swing, and for many Americans that means enjoying the foliage, visiting a pumpkin patch, and choosing the perfect Halloween...

Student Travel Success Story: Beth Pfohl, 2014

We like to tell parents and students that student travel means much more than going on a week-long trip: It is an investment in the...

How to Use Your ACIS Travel Experience in Your College Essay

Choosing the right college essay topic has essentially become a rite of passage for senior year. Do you write about your hobbies? Your summer internship?...