Beyond “Above and Beyond”: Behind the Scenes of ACIS Support

We recently posted about how the ACIS support network took great care of a group whose connecting flight home was cancelled over St. Patrick's Day...

Happy 60th Anniversary AIFS!

We're proud to be a subdivision of the American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS). Founded in 1964 by Sir Cyril Taylor as part of the...

ACIS to the Rescue: How Our Duty Officer Network Takes Care of Travel Hiccups

Your safety and well-being on tour is our top concern at ACIS, which is why we have a full service team in place to make...

Why Private Schools Choose ACIS

A commitment to quality, an emphasis on education, and highly personalized service: Doesn't this sound like someone you would want to plan a trip with?...

Why Middle Schools Travel with ACIS

Did you know that international educational travel opportunities can start as early as middle school? Even if they're not quite ready for college essays or...

An American Educator in Paris: My Time on the ACIS Paris and Reims Global Conference

Holly Swafford is an ACIS Group Leader from Alabama who traveled with ACIS for the first time in summer 2023. She shares her experience being...

How ACIS Serves Catholic School Travel Programs

ACIS works with school groups of all kinds, from public to charter to local interest, and are proud to offer amenities and services that make...

Choosing an Educational Travel Company? Don’t Miss These Key Inclusions

There's that old expression of "missing the forest for the trees" that can be quite useful when thinking about selecting a travel provider. Sometimes, focusing...

The Annual Tour Managers Event: The Heart of the Tour Comes Together

Just as we are committed to working with exceptional suppliers and developing itineraries to match teachers' needs, we're just as enthusiastic about ACIS Tour Managers...

An ACIS Tour Manager Becomes a Personal Friend

On an ACIS educational tour, the group's bond with your assigned Tour Manager can become so strong, that you are friends well after the trip...