WELCOME
ISC Research
The most comprehensive, current and objective data and intelligence on the world’s international schools.
DATA COLLECTION
International school data you can trust
We process over 200,000 data points every year and spend 4,500 hours on verification. Here is a snapshot of the new data points collected in the past year alone.
13,292
ON CURRICULUM
52,574
ON ENROLMENT
51,062
ON TUITION FEES
93,643
ON CONTACTS
OUR EXPERTISE
Market experts for 30+ years
ISC Research is the leading provider of English-medium K-12 international school data, trends and intelligence. We have been collecting market intelligence and data on international schools throughout the world since 1994.
We identify international schools using these criteria:
- a privately operated school that has chosen to deliver a curriculum wholly or partly in English to some or all of its students between 3 and 18, in a country where English is not an official language; or
- a privately operated school that delivers a curriculum other than the host country’s national curriculum wholly or partly in English to some or all of students between 3 and 18, in a country where English is an official language.
Net Promoter Score
ISC Research use the Net Promoter Score (NPS) to benchmark customer satisfaction for the ISC Outreach product and our service and support to clients. NPS is measured as a score from -100 to +100 and we are proud that our clients rate our service as ‘World Class’ with a rating of +85 and our ISC Outreach product as ‘Excellent’ with a +58 rating.
DATA
15,075
Schools
7.6m
STUDENTS
730,500
STAFF
$69.3bn
FEE INCOME
DATA
Data
Much of our international schools data is gathered year-round from primary sources (governments, established international schools, and market experts) by a team of skilled researchers, including a team of field researchers based in key locations of the world where international education is in most demand. Our data is accessible via our live data portals.
INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence
We compile our analysis of both quantitative and qualitative international schools data into a comprehensive range of reports, including white papers and specialist reports on trending topics, global and market-specific intelligence reports. We also produce bespoke reports, designed to provide you with the answers you need, such as benchmarking.
What parents value most from their International school
July 2022
WHAT WE DO
Services tailored to your needs
For Schools
Whether you wish to grow your community, develop your peer network, keep informed of best teaching and learning practice, or refine your development strategy, we will adapt our data subscription services and market intelligence reports to your needs.
For Education Suppliers
Develop your marketing and business development strategy with reliable and trusted market data and intelligence to inform your segmentation, lead generation, content marketing, community and relationship building.
For Educational Investors
Overcome the challenges faced in your search for a school partner. We will support you through every step of your selection process, providing you with historic and current market data and intelligence, as well as expert advice.
For Higher Education
Enhance your market knowledge to build strong relationships with international schools. Identify influential organisations and contacts to recruit good fit international students, in terms of language and independent learning skills, and mobility aspirations.
EVENTS
Let's meet!
ISC Research Annual Conference 2025: Day One
Event date - July 15, 2025
Join ISC Research for our Annual Conference: Fostering Relationships that Matter in International Education, as we explore the international education landscape in 2025. Find out more
ISC Research Annual Conference 2025: Day Two
Event date - July 16, 2025
Join ISC Research for our Annual Conference: Fostering Relationships that Matter in International Education, as we explore the international education landscape in 2025. Find out more
NEWS
Stay informed
Fostering Relationships that Matter in International Education
In the shifting international schools landscape, relationships – with external organisations, parents as engaged stakeholders, and among staff – are emerging as a key factor in maintaining market competitiveness. In this article, we explore three common challenges faced by international schools worldwide, and how building meaningful relationships can help address them. Read more
4 Ways ISC Outreach Can Support International Growth
For education suppliers expanding into new markets, success starts with a clear understanding of the schools you are trying to reach. ISC Outreach is a powerful digital platform that equips businesses with data on over 15,000 international schools, first-hand market intelligence, and targeted outreach capabilities. Read more
ISC Research Facilitates British School Partnership in India
A significant milestone in international education has been reached with the announcement that Bedford School, a prestigious UK institution, will launch its first overseas campus in Mohali, India, in April 2026. ISC Research is proud to have facilitated the landmark partnership between Bedford School and the Doon International Education Society. Read more
GET IN TOUCH
Let's discuss your needs
We are dedicated and committed to supporting the broader international schools community by providing data, trends and intelligence. Since 1994, we have guided schools with their growth plans, informed investors on new school development, helped universities to engage with international schools, and advised education suppliers that are supporting the market.
COLLABORATION
Research collaborations
ISC Research has long-established research collaborations with most of the leading international school associations and organisations. Through our research collaborations, we share data and intelligence and are able to develop a much deeper understanding of specific sectors of the international schools market. We are very proud to have such collaborations with the following organisations and associations:
