Arcadia Abroad is pleased to announce a new academic partnership with the Hellenic Center for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research (HCISR), through which Arcadia Abroad will serve as HCISR’s School of Record beginning in Fall 2026. We are also delighted to welcome HCISR into the Arcadia Abroad Partnership Network, further strengthening a shared commitment to values-informed, cooperative global learning.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to academic quality, transparency, and credit mobility, while supporting evolving institutional expectations around credit recognition and transcript issuance.
Based in Greece, HCISR distinguishes itself through a "Human-Centered" approach to international education. HCISR’s mission connects interdisciplinary learning and experiential education with contemporary global challenges through socially engaged, culturally grounded, and internationally oriented approaches. Its model integrates classroom learning with field experiences, offering students a deeply immersive, place-based academic experience.
Arcadia Abroad brings more than 70 years of leadership in international education and currently serves as School of Record for a range of partners. Its expertise in academic oversight, credit articulation, and U.S. university engagement makes Arcadia Abroad a strong fit for HCISR’s distinctive academic model.
“Arcadia Abroad is proud to partner with HCISR as its School of Record,” said Dr. Andrew Law, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Academic Officer at Arcadia Abroad. “HCISR’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning, academic rigor, and immersive education aligns closely with our own values. We are excited to support their programs by providing a strong academic framework that ensures clarity, consistency, and confidence in the credit experience for both students and partner institutions.”
“We are very pleased to partner with Arcadia Abroad as HCISR’s School of Record,” said Jenny Kratouna, President, Co-Founder & Head of Finance at HCISR. “This collaboration strengthens the academic infrastructure behind our programs while preserving the integrity and interdisciplinary nature of the HCISR experience. It allows us to better support our institutional partners and students through transparent credit processes, while also creating opportunities for deeper academic collaboration and continued innovation in study abroad.”
As School of Record, Arcadia Abroad will:
This partnership reflects Arcadia Abroad’s continued commitment to advancing academic excellence in global education and to supporting institutions and students navigating a complex study abroad landscape. Together, Arcadia Abroad and HCISR look forward to expanding access to high-quality, globally immersive academic experiences.