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 broader movement to encourage global education and diplomacy, AIFS has been changing lives through travel for six decades! The ACIS Team recently joined our colleagues at a 60th anniversary celebration […] The post Happy 60th Anniversary AIFS! appeared first on ACIS Educational Tours ..read more

As many say, food is the way to the soul, and for Italy, it is true. Italia, consisting of twenty regions, is known for influencing the globe through its legendary cuisine. In fact, many people visit this beautiful country with the explicit goal of trying as much food as possible, particularly pasta. With so many […] The post Top Must-Try Dishes in Northern Italy appeared first on ACIS Educational Tours ..read more

Whether it’s your first time flying overseas or your first time flying period, this guide to managing the flight process will be a great resource. Here are some top tips to get you up-and-away with ease. Explore ACIS Educational Tour Itineraries Arrive Early There’s a running internet joke about the way dads always get to […] The post How to Prepare for Your First Time Flying on a Plane appeared first on ACIS Educational Tours ..read more

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 sure your needs are met. Out on the road, your Tour Manager takes care of your group, but if larger problems arise – A student’s passport goes missing, a traveler […] The post ACIS to the Rescue: How Our Duty Officer Network Takes Care of Travel Hiccups appeared first on ACIS Educational Tours ..read more

You’ve picked your ACIS tour itinerary and are ready to start building a group. So what happens now? For starters, you will want to host a trip meeting where interested students and parents can get more information on the adventure ahead. Here are 10 recruitment tips that will prepare you for the meeting and give […] The post 10 Tips for Recruiting Your ACIS Group appeared first on ACIS Educational Tours ..read more

For many travelers, ascending the top of Machu Picchu in Peru is a travel bucket list goal. But apart from stunning views, what makes this site so fascinating to historians and hikers alike? Let’s explore some of the history behind this wonder of the world. Discover ACIS Tours to Machu Picchu The Purpose of Machu […] The post Mysteries of Machu Picchu appeared first on ACIS Educational Tours ..read more

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 ACIS Travel is Education Scholarship! This year’s theme was “Traveling with Purpose” and we asked students to express what that phrase meant to them through any kind of medium, from watercolor paintings to original songs. Winners were selected based on a combination of artistic expression, […] The post 2024 ACIS Scholarship Winners appeared first on ACIS Educational Tours ..read more

Travel has the power to inspire students and make a difference in the classroom: That applies to AP courses, too! ACIS Program Consultant Scott Martin, who is also a former AP History teacher and ACIS Group Leader, worked with our content team to create a piece that illuminates the deep connections between AP coursework and […] The post New ACIS Content: AP Learning and Educational Travel appeared first on ACIS Educational Tours ..read more

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? Our long list of private schools thinks so! Discover how ACIS makes an ideal educational travel partner for private education groups and start your planning journey. The ACIS Classics At […] The post Why Private Schools Choose ACIS appeared first on ACIS Educational Tours ..read more

There is nothing like traveling to a new foreign country with a distinct and different culture from your own. The lessons learned and experience gained from travel can be life changing. Yet sometimes people find themselves experiencing discomfort or disorientation in these new and unfamiliar settings. There is a term for this feeling—culture shock.   Explore […] The post Culture Shock: What It Is and How to Cope appeared first on ACIS Educational Tours ..read more