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      American Institute For Foreign Study Reviews

      4.1

      80% would recommend to a friend

      (89 total reviews)
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      John ’’Jack’’ Burg

      70% approve of CEO

      69% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.4

      Culture and values

      4.1

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.7

      Senior management

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.2

      Career opportunities

      American Institute For Foreign Study has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 89 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The American Institute For Foreign Study employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      89 reviews
      5.0
      27 Mar 2026

      Wonderful experience

      Community counselor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Positive work environment, team oriented despite remote, heathy feedback culture, supportive

      Cons

      Workflow can be inconsistent so there are times when it can affect work life balance.

      1.0
      25 Oct 2025

      Poor leadership and toxic culture

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Some coworkers genuinely care about students and do their best despite the lack of support. The travel and global exposure could be rewarding if the organization were managed responsibly.

      Cons

      Leadership lacks accountability and direction. The top three women in charge spend more time gossiping than leading, creating a toxic and unprofessional culture. Programs are disorganized, on-site staff are overworked, and schools and students are often sold unrealistic expectations. The mission statement sounds inspiring, but in practice it’s performative — there’s little genuine care or integrity from the top down.

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      American Institute For Foreign Study Response
      6mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We recognize that experiences can vary across teams and roles, and we appreciate the time taken to provide perspective on your tenure. Employee feedback is reviewed as part of our ongoing efforts to evaluate and improve organizational practices. We wish you well in your future endeavors.
      5.0
      4 Aug 2025

      Long time leader

      Chairman
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Aifs has been a great place to work since 1964.

      Cons

      Patience may be needed to move into middle or senior management.

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      American Institute For Foreign Study Response
      8mo
      Thank you for your many years of dedication to AIFS. We greatly appreciate your loyalty and the insight you've shared. Your feedback regarding advancement opportunities and your thoughtful advice are valued as we continue striving to support our employees and uphold our longstanding mission.
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