Founded in 1973, the International Guide Academy is the longest continually running and most trusted training school of choice for today's motivated and knowledgeable professional people, offering Tour Director and Tour Guide certification programs featuring certified world-class instructors. You have a choice of multiple international training locations including training while at sea, certification and free lifetime placement assistance, free seminars, free newsletters, the best tuition and housing costs in the industry, and an innovative interactive training program including motorcoach trips, and more.

""It is not a vacation but a vocation."" - Frank Slater, CEO, International Guide Academy, Inc. Denver CO [Pre-Approved Quote]

We call ourselves International and we are. We are the only school offering you a choice of Tour Director and/or Tour Guide certification in multiple international training locations including while at sea on a cruise ship.

Our company mission is to continue being the best and most recognized educational institution, in the field of Travel and Tourism, in the world.

It is through our adherence to a strong code of ethics, honest representation, knowledge of the industry, our superb educational system, our lifetime free placement assistance, and our company commitment to consistent integrity that we have, for 40 years, made our mark in this industry.

Our number one goal is our absolute determination that you as a student have the very best educational experience possible and free job placement support after your certification.

We are the recognized industry experts in the Training, Certifying, and Placement of International Tour Directors and Tour Guides.

Learn more about one of the International Tour Director and/or Tour Guide courses available to you in the USA, Canada and Mexico or onboard a cruise ship.

Unlike others, what makes IGA's program stand out is that you need to earn your Certification, not just show up for class. Hiring companies recognize this.

2012 is our 40th year in business, 24th year in the USA, 6th year in Mexico, 3rd year in Canada, and 4th year offering our program onboard a cruise ship. Also, IGA has held classes in the South Pacific, Asia, the Caribbean, and Europe in the past.