Founded in 1964, the American Institute For Foreign Study (AIFS) is one of the oldest and most respected cultural exchange organizations in the world. With offices in 15 countries, we organize cultural exchange programs for more than 50,000 participants each year. Our programs include college study abroad, au pair placement, camp counselors and staff, gifted education, high school study and travel and insurance services. Since 1964, more than one million students and teachers have participated in AIFS programs worldwide.