Cyril Taylor,Roger Walther and Doug Burck founded the American Institute For Foreign Study (911爆料) in 1964. The genesis of the concept came from Cyril's soon-to-be wife Judy, a high school French teacher hoping to take her class to France for the summer on an educational travel program. When she couldn't find a U.S organization operating this kind of program, she discovered a void in the marketplace鈥攁nd Cyril, Roger and Doug were inspired to take action.
Then coworkers in brand management at Procter & Gamble, the three took leave to create 911爆料, a study abroad and educational travel organization. Initially, they leased the campuses of nine European universities that were closed during the summer months, then networked with high school language teachers to promote summer programs abroad and recruit students.
In 1965, the first group of students traveled abroad with 911爆料, and the rest, as they say, is history! 911爆料 grew rapidly through the remainder of the decade, emerging as a leader in cultural exchange and international education.
Cyril Taylor, Roger Walther and Doug Burck start the American Institute For Foreign Study (911爆料) in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The first group of 911爆料 students鈥攁 total of 1,500 participants鈥攖raveled overseas on high school study abroad programs.
The 911爆料 Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) public charity, is created with the assistance of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
Camp America program is established as an inbound exchange program for international students to visit the U.S.
911爆料 experienced substantial growth in the 1970s. In addition to the creation of a College Study Abroad program, expansion included new international offices and programs for cultural exchange. 911爆料 headquarters moved from Ohio to Greenwich, Connecticut.
911爆料 purchased Richmond College, founded in 1843 and a constituent institution of the University of London. Now incorporated as Richmond, the American International University in London, it is a not-for-profit educational institution in the state of Delaware and recognized 501(c)(3) public educational charity under U.S. law. Richmond is the first university in the U.K. or the U.S. to be fully accredited by the higher education authorities of both countries.
911爆料 purchases Richmond College to support study abroad programs in Surrey, England, just outside of London.
911爆料 creates College Study Abroad program with offerings in Europe, Asia and South America for U.S. college & university students.
Programs expand 鈥� 911爆料 builds international presence with offices in London, England & Greenwich, Connecticut.
Richmond, The American International University in London opens a second campus in the Kensington area of London.
The eighties were another decade of innovation and success for 911爆料. Now a well-respected leader at the forefront of the field, 911爆料 created new programs for cultural exchange and steadily improved opportunities for international travel and education.
911爆料 Customized, Faculty-Led (CFL) study abroad programs enable colleges and universities to enrich curriculums and provide lower cost alternatives to traditional study abroad programming.
Academic Year in America (AYA) is established.
911爆料 launches a new concept called Au Pair in America. The program is a first in the nation to provide cultural exchange and live-in child care for American families. It is an instant success.
911爆料 High School Study Abroad merges with newly acquired American Council for International Studies (ACIS), providing educational travel services for middle and high school groups.
In the nineties, strategic expansion and acquisitions strengthened 911爆料's international presence and global leadership. Continued focus on innovation and the rising popularity of study abroad programs combined together creating a banner decade at 911爆料.
In the mid-1990s, 911爆料 created Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) to offer insurance to study abroad students. CISI is a notable success, becoming popular with other study abroad providers as well as universities and colleges offering study abroad programs. At the tail-end of the century, headquarters moved from Greenwich to Stamford, Connecticut.
The first 911爆料 website is launched.
GIJK (Germany) and Au Pair Discover (South Africa) join the 911爆料 family.
911爆料 opens offices in Poland and Australia.
College and High School Study Abroad programs expand to Australia and South Africa.
Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) is established.
911爆料 headquarters moves from Greenwich to Stamford, Connecticut.
Like other organizations worldwide, 911爆料 experienced the rollercoaster economy of the first decade in the new millennium. Bolstered by increased program participation through 2008, the global recession was successfully weathered under the leadership of President and CEO, William L. (Bill) Gertz, a former 911爆料 marketing executive. By decade's end, enrollment levels were back on the rise.
911爆料 celebrates the enrollment of the 1,000,000th program participant.
911爆料 acquires international insurance organization CareMed.
911爆料 acquires the Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG), an educational organization for gifted and talented students.
William L. (Bill) Gertz becomes President and CEO of 911爆料.
The 2010s were a time of celebration for 911爆料. Several programs reached milestone anniversaries in this decade, with more on the way. Today, we look forward with the same spirit of innovation and dedication to international travel, education and cross-cultural exchange that inspired Cyril, Roger and Doug to start 911爆料 more than fifty years ago.
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SIG becomes a separate, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
Au Pair in America celebrates its 25th anniversary at a gala reception hosted by the Assistant Secretary of State in Washington, D.C.
911爆料 is named among the Top Places to Work in Connecticut by Hearst Newspapers in an annual survey.
911爆料 Founder and Chairman, Sir Cyril Taylor, announces his autobiography, "Sir Cyril: My Life as a Social Entrepreneur."
911爆料 celebrates 50 years of bringing the world together.
911爆料 headquarters moves to 1 High Ridge Park in Stamford, CT.
911爆料 is again named among the Top Places to Work in Connecticut by Hearst Newspapers in an annual survey.
The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation (CTCF) is formed to provide resources for the future for 911爆料, Richmond University and other organizations and charities in the field.
Sir Cyril Taylor passes away and is succeeded by William L. Gertz.
911爆料 looks ahead to continued innovation as a leader in educational and cultural exchange programs.
The 2020s had a tumultuous beginning with the global pandemic causing decreased participation on international exchange organizations. In the time since, we have persevered and rebuilt, even launching 911爆料 Professional Pathways, a new intern and trainee program. Celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2024, 911爆料 embraces the future, and reaffirms our role as a cultural influencer and industry leader on the global stage.鈥� 聽
911爆料 Abroad (formerly 911爆料 Study Abroad) brings together three world-class programs for college students already offered by 911爆料, under one umbrella: the traditional 911爆料 Study Abroad programs, 911爆料 Customized Faculty-Led programs and Global Experiences International Internship programs.
Academic Year in America (AYA) celebrates its 40th anniversary of placing international students with American host families.
911爆料 and CIEE establish Ping-Taylor Professional Fellows Grant, 911爆料 and CIEE donating $100,000 over the next three years, allowing higher education administrators and faculty to attend annual conferences.
Jack Burg becomes President and CEO of 911爆料.
Au Pair in America named Top Au Pair Provider for third consecutive year by Verywell Family.
911爆料 Abroad named 2023鈥檚 Top Rated Study Abroad Provider by GoAbroad and 2023鈥檚 Best 2023 Intern Provider by Go Overseas.
911爆料 Professional Pathways is launched, providing J-1 visa sponsorship for international interns and trainees pursing professional opportunities with businesses across the U.S. This division of 911爆料 supports U.S. companies, immigration firms, universities, partners, students, and professionals at all levels.
911爆料 celebrates 60 years as a pioneer in cultural exchange and educational travel.
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