Planning a Student Trip to China: Beijing, Xi’an & Shanghai Itinerary Guide

If you're planning a student trip to China, an itinerary featuring Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai offers an ideal introduction to the country's rich heritage and...

How to Choose an Educational Travel Company: 7 Questions to Ask

Why the Company You Choose Matters as Much as the Destination An educational tour is a wonderful way for teachers to explore the world with...

So You’re Planning an ACIS Tour: What Do You Do Now?

We're often asked about ACIS trip recruitment over summer break, and the answer is, it's a great idea! With families in summer mode, it's the perfect time to get their attention, so they can save the date of...

Top Tips for First Time ACIS Group Leaders

Thinking about planning your first-ever ACIS tour? We're here to help you every step of the way. That support includes a new ebook: Tips for...

When Two Groups Become One: The Unexpected Benefits of Shared Travel

Beth Marshall is a French teacher, currently serves as an ACIS Academic Travel Advisor and has been an ACIS group leader since 1995. In 2026,...

Zero Down at Registration (Plus a Raffle)

We're making registering for your ACIS tour even easier with Zero Down at Registration for a limited time! It's simple: Participants can register for their...

The ACIS Difference: Meal Choice and Quality

Food is such an important component of the travel experience, both what you eat and the simple act of sitting down to break bread and...

ACIS 2026 Spring Travel Recap

From Torino to Tokyo, it was a wonderful spring travel season! Students across the country traveled to destinations around the globe and had life-changing adventures....

A Teacher’s Guide: Planning Your 2027 Student Tour

Planning a student travel tour is one of the most rewarding experiences to have to learn in real-life environments, taking learning beyond the classroom. This...

ACIS Staff Spotlight: Meet Leah Hurley

1. Tell us about yourself. What’s your role at ACIS? Hi! I’m Leah, and I’m excited to be part of the ACIS team as an...