Academics - January Term 2022
AIFS Global Education Center
AIFS has its own modern study center in historic Kensington where the AIFS Resident Director and Student Services team are based. Students can come here for information and guidance about the program as well advice on living in London, wellbeing and travel beyond the capital.
Academic credit for the AIFS London program is awarded by Fairfield University. Fairfield University is a private Jesuit university founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Connecticut, well known for their commitment to international education. Fairfield is a fully accredited university and member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
In 2020 Fairfield and AIFS partnered to develop a school of record relationship that will allow academic credit to be available for both Fairfield and non-Fairfield students.
London faculty credentials are reviewed and approved by Fairfield University.
Academic Overview
Admissions requirements Open to college first years, sophomores, juniors and seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Lower GPAs will be considered on a case by case basis. Evidence of academic ability is required in the form of your most recent transcript.
Course selection We recommend that you select one course from the three listed. Students willing to take on a heavy workload can select two courses, subject to timetabling conflicts. Courses taken for transfer credit should be approved by your advisor or appropriate person at your home school prior to registration.
Credit hours are in parentheses. Credits for each course are equal to American credits based on one credit for a minimum of 15 classroom hours plus home study. Classes are taught Monday through Friday for a total of 45 hours.
Transcripts are issued by Fairfield University. One official copy will be sent to the student’s home institution on completion of the program.
