International studies foundation
The International Studies Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2007 by CIS University in Spain. In 2012, it expanded its mission by establishing the International Studies Foundation in the United States to jointly develop educational, social, and community initiatives in both countries.
The foundation’s primary mission is to create opportunities for children and young people with limited access to education or at risk of discrimination and social exclusion through socio-educational and sports-based programs.
Today, the foundations develop the following programs:
Go American English (Spain)
Go American English (Spain)
A scholarship program for high school students in the Community of Madrid that provides the opportunity to improve their English while discovering American culture and values. Established in 2015.
The Way of Saint James (Spain and United States)
The Way of Saint James (Spain and United States)
A program that offers academically outstanding students from low-income backgrounds the opportunity to travel to Spain and walk the Camino de Santiago.
Throughout the program, participants experience Spain's history, culture, and traditions while sharing the journey with students from around the world. The experience promotes cultural exchange, teamwork, and personal growth. Established in 2017.
Participating institutions: Go American English ISF (Madrid), Miami Dade College (Florida), Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (New Jersey), AECI Charter High School (New York), Leap STEAM+E Academy of San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Colegio Notre Dame (Puerto Rico).
Throughout the program, participants experience Spain's history, culture, and traditions while sharing the journey with students from around the world. The experience promotes cultural exchange, teamwork, and personal growth. Established in 2017.
Participating institutions: Go American English ISF (Madrid), Miami Dade College (Florida), Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (New Jersey), AECI Charter High School (New York), Leap STEAM+E Academy of San Juan (Puerto Rico), and Colegio Notre Dame (Puerto Rico).
Soccer with Values (United States)
Soccer with Values (United States)
A socio-educational soccer program developed in partnership with the Real Madrid Foundation and inspired by its values and principles.
Through specialized training sessions, workshops, and educational activities, the program uses soccer as a tool to promote the social, educational, and athletic development of young participants and their families, fostering inclusion, personal growth, and a positive impact on the community.
In collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Through specialized training sessions, workshops, and educational activities, the program uses soccer as a tool to promote the social, educational, and athletic development of young participants and their families, fostering inclusion, personal growth, and a positive impact on the community.
In collaboration with Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Rastrillo 305 (United States)
Rastrillo 305 (United States)
A charity event in Miami that brings together businesses, institutions, and community members to create a lasting positive impact.
All proceeds support the foundation's programs in sports, education, and values-based initiatives. Through these efforts, the foundation promotes a more inclusive, educated, and empowered society while strengthening cultural ties between the communities it serves.
All proceeds support the foundation's programs in sports, education, and values-based initiatives. Through these efforts, the foundation promotes a more inclusive, educated, and empowered society while strengthening cultural ties between the communities it serves.