Does American Institute For Foreign Study pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, American Institute For Foreign Study employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at American Institute For Foreign Study. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at American Institute For Foreign Study?

80% of American Institute For Foreign Study employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated American Institute For Foreign Study 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at American Institute For Foreign Study?

Student Advisor (6) , Assistant Resident Director (3) , Coordinator (3) , Manager (3) , Community Counselor (2) , Marketing (2) , Program Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at American Institute For Foreign Study according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits" ((in 15 reviews)); "Nice people." ((in 9 reviews)); "driven, great work/life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "Culture is great there, they treat you well" ((in 3 reviews)); "Friendly team and interesting work." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at American Institute For Foreign Study according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay" ((in 6 reviews)); "The salary is low but great for a side job bc it's easily manageable with another job." ((in 6 reviews)); "Didn't allowing freshers for job....should give opportunity to them..." ((in 3 reviews))

American Institute For Foreign Study Reviews

4.1

80% would recommend to a friend

(89 total reviews)

John ’’Jack’’ Burg

70% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (89 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

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.

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.

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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