7 Fun Facts About Florence

Florence is over 2,000 years old, meaning that there is so much history packed into the streets, the city is essentially a walkable museum. Before...

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...

Classroom Activity: Chocolates of the World

One of the best parts of travel? Getting to know different cultures through food! We created an activity that allows you to create that spirit...

Free Art in Paris to Discover on Your ACIS Tour

ACIS makes it our mission to fill our Paris trips with incredible experiences, but what we don’t list on our Paris itineraries are the invaluable...

The Power of People

From personal experience, I know that it’s terribly hard for children, and even adults sometimes, to grasp the concept of the Holocaust. When I was...

New Content Release: Historical Moments – 2020 Calendar

Making the past seem relevant to the present can be a challenge in the classroom, right? That's why we created a tool for teachers to...

Secrets of the Parthenon

Sitting atop a sacred citadel, the Parthenon in Athens is a symbol of both classical art and political power. Its perfect forms have been imitated...

6 Great Escapes From the Berlin Wall

This Saturday, November 9th, marks 30 years since the fall of the infamous Berlin Wall, a structure which only stood for 28 years but left...

5 International Origins of Santa Claus

When you hear Santa Claus, your mind probably jumps to a jolly old man with a white trimmed suit and a beard to match. This...

New Classroom Activity: Ovid and The Art of Love

The modern date night may be dinner and a movie - but how did Ancient Romans approach romance? Latin instructor Skye Shirley has put together...