Professional Associations

Since 1995, Study Abroad Italy (SAI) has been a well-respected pioneer in the field of international education, dedicated to providing superior student services and academic excellence.  In addition to providing rigorous academic programs overseas, SAI also aims to promote enhanced cross-cultural understanding and to encourage each student’s personal development.  Since an ongoing exchange of ideas and best practices is key to this endeavor, SAI is committed to maintaining membership in a diverse set of professional associations.  Through membership in the following organizations SAI benefits from, and contributes to, the ongoing discussion about the importance of international exchange in U.S. higher education.

NAFSA – Association of International Educators

SAI is proud to be a NAFSA Global Partner.

The Forum on Education Abroad


Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA)


Association of American Study Abroad Programs, UK (AASAP)


Interior Design Educators Council


International Council on Hotel Restaurant and Institutional Education (ICHRIE)


International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)


National Association of Schools of Art and Design


European Association for International Education (EAIE)


American Association of Teachers of Italian


Member of the Better Business Bureau