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...

Growing Overseas: ACIS Travel and Our Yearly Innovation Meeting

Twice a year, the ACIS Travel Operations teams from around the world (Boston, Spain, Italy, England, and France) all convene on a new destination for...

The ACIS Difference in Educational Travel Companies

There are other educational travel companies out there promising a rewarding experience. The ACIS Difference? We deliver on those promises. Take first time Group Leader...

Planning an Educational Tour 101

Ever see a photo of a school group tour abroad and wondered...how did they make that happen? It comes up more often than you might...

ACIS Staff Spotlight: Meet Scott

1. Tell us about yourself! What's your role at ACIS?   Eighteen years teaching History in North Texas ignited my love for culture and travel. These...