International Field Studies (IFS) is a public, non-profit organization designed to promote and assist teachers with field study programs to enhance classroom learning. IFS operates Forfar Field Station, a campsite and a sailing program all located on Andros Island, Bahamas. IFS also coordinates field trips to North and Central America through our Continental Program. All programs are coordinated out of our home office in Nelsonville, Ohio.

IFS mission "to provide opportunities for students to learn about their environment, in all disciplines, through direct field study experiences; to provide the structure for developing an intensive field study program with competent leadership; to promote educational and scientific activities through direct field experiences; to cooperate with school systems so that students may receive academic credit for field studies."