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 close to 300,000 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.
20,174
ON CURRICULUM
37,103
ON ENROLMENT
55,092
ON TUITION FEES
77,389
ON CONTACTS
OUR EXPERTISE
Market experts for 25+ 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.
DATA
13,180
Schools
5.89m
STUDENTS
571,228
STAFF
$54bn
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.
Likelihood of international schools moving towards more blended or hybrid learning models within two years
July 2021
- UNLIKELY OR VERY UNLIKELY 16%
- NOT SURE 33%
- LIKELY OR VERY LIKELY 51%
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!
Marketing to Schools Masterclass series: Show off your brand at events
Event date - September 29, 2022
In the third masterclass of our series, designed for education suppliers and providers, Kim will share some advice to raise awareness of your brand within the international schools community when attending key events and conferences. Find out more
Outstanding Schools Middle East Conference
Event date - October 5, 2022
Join Nalini Cook, Head of Global Research, at Outstanding Schools Middle East Conference, 5th - 6th October 2022. Find out more
NEWS
Stay informed
International School Awards 2023 Shortlisted Schools Announced
The shortlisted schools have been announced for the International School Awards 2023 hosted by ISC Research. Read more
The international schools market in a regional context
If you had a granular view of the international schools market, how could it support you with your international school growth strategy, development planning, or admissions? Our most recent white paper highlights key factors and trends to be aware of. Read more
Are parents of international school students racist?
Danau Tanu, Author and Japan Foundation Research Fellow at the Waseda University Institute of Asia-Pacific Studies in Tokyo, shares her experiences of internalised racism, helping to raise awareness around the issue. 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.
