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  "name": "IES Abroad",
  "description": "IES Abroad is a not-for-profit study abroad provider founded in 1950, offering over 140 programs in 30+ cities across 30+ countries. It provides comprehensive study abroad and international internship experiences, focusing on student support, health, safety, academic credit transfer, and career advancement.",
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  "baiScore": 52,
  "bai_tier_status": "active",
  "bai_score_status": "active",
  "archetype": "Incumbent",
  "archetype_status": "active",
  "category": "Education",
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  "competitors": [],
  "competitorsProse": null,
  "inboundCompetitors": [],
  "aiAlternatives": [],
  "parentBrand": null,
  "subBrands": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-08-09T00:02:23.693Z",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "https://iesabroad.org",
    "founded": "1950",
    "headquarters": "Chicago, USA",
    "pricing_model": "All-inclusive program fee covering tuition, housing, health insurance, and on-site support. Offers substantial need-based financial aid and scholarships.",
    "core_products": "Study abroad programs (semester, summer, year-long) and international internships with guaranteed professional placements and academic credit.",
    "key_differentiator": "75+ years of experience, a network of 275+ university partnerships, 190,000+ alumni, extensive global program offerings (140+ programs in 30+ cities), robust 24/7 on-site support and health/safety protocols, significant financial aid commitment, and career-focused international internships.",
    "target_markets": "Undergraduate students, primarily from 275+ partner U.S. colleges and universities, seeking international education and career development opportunities.",
    "subcategory": "Study Abroad Programs"
  },
  "intentTags": {
    "problemIntents": [
      "Independent Study Abroad Planning: Students research and arrange their own university admissions, housing, visas, insurance, and local support directly with foreign institutions, often lacking the int",
      "General Educational Travel Agencies: Agencies that might assist with travel logistics and placements but typically do not offer the same level of integrated academic credit transfer, on-site support, ",
      "Not Studying Abroad: The alternative of not pursuing an international education experience, thereby missing out on the personal growth, cultural immersion, and career advantages highlighted by IES Abr"
    ],
    "solutionIntents": [
      "Is IES Abroad a reputable organization?",
      "Can I earn credit for studying abroad with IES Abroad?",
      "Is IES Abroad affordable / Do you have financial aid?",
      "Who helps students during their program with IES Abroad?",
      "What types of study abroad programs does IES Abroad offer?",
      "Does studying abroad with IES Abroad help with career advancement?",
      "What should I expect before and during my program with IES Abroad?",
      "Home University International Office (Standalone): While IES Abroad partners with university offices, relying solely on a home university's internal programs might limit destination and program variet"
    ],
    "evaluationIntents": []
  },
  "timestamp": 1786412443597
}