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Specialist reports
Learn about international schools common practices and market needs. Our specialist reports are based on the results of specific surveys with international schools.
REPORTS RANGE
International school practices and needs
Enhance your understanding of established practice and identify market gaps and emerging trends within key areas of international school life. ISC Research partners with sector experts to provide you with specialist analysis in order to produce the most valuable reports.
We conduct a wide range of specific surveys with international schools around the world to investigate common practices and to identify market needs. These surveys address such practices as diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, wellbeing provision, use of education technology, governance, student pathways, or teaching and learning models. The specialist reports share data and detailed insights from these surveys.
Purchasing and Resourcing 2024 report
TitleMAY 2024
This report aims to explore the decision making within K-12 international schools post pandemic, delving into the processes international schools have in selecting and procuring resources and supplies. Link to report
AI Reports 2024
TitleJULY 2024
AI is increasingly being recognised for its transformative potential in the education sector. In our latest specialist reports; AI Report: Foundational Elements and Current Landscape and AI Report: Strategic Implementation and Future ... Link to report
Teacher Movement Report 2024
TitleAUGUST 2024
This survey asked teachers to provide insight into their career goals, satisfaction and future prospects with the aim of gaining insight into the patterns of teacher mobility within the international schools sector. Link to report
Sustainability 2024 report
TitleMAY 2024
This report endeavours to highlight the various environmental sustainability initiatives undertaken by international schools who participated in this report, and explores the impacts of schools’ sustainability initiatives on the school, on ... Link to report
Curricula reports 2023
TitleMARCH 2024
The Curricula - Global Overview 2023 and Curricula - Global Overview by Age Range 2023 reports present a comprehensive analysis of the international schools market, focusing on key global curricula and frameworks such as the International ... Link to report
Age range and demographics 2023 report
TitleFEBRUARY 2024
This report aims to provide insight into the age range and demographics of international schools worldwide. Understanding these aspects is crucial as they not only reflect the current state of the market but also hint at potential opportunities ... Link to report
International teacher recruitment and retention 2023
TitleNOVEMBER 2023
This specialist report analyses conversations with international school leaders and teachers over the past two years, on the shifts in teacher recruitment and retention patterns. Link to report
Listening to international student voices
TitleAPRIL 2023
International schools are recognised for the globally minded thinking they develop within students, but are they valuing the student voice to inform change within their community? Explore the outcomes of our research in this specialist report. Link to report
International school governance practices
TitleOCTOBER 2022
This specialist report highlights changes in governance practices in international schools in 2022, but also calls for further support of the school community. Link to report
Future of Assessment in International Schools
TitleMARCH 2022
This exclusive specialist report highlights the latest trends in K-12 international schools assessment and includes advice from experts and case studies highlighting opportunities and challenges. Link to report
The International School Student Profile
TitleNOVEMBER 2021
Based on research conducted with international school students, alumni and staff over the summer, this report explores the profile of students that international schools attract and how this has resulted in market shifts. Link to report
Recruitment and CPD in international schools
TitleOCTOBER 2021
ISC Research explored international school staff recruitment and continuous professional development through research conducted with international schools, recruiters and providers. Learn the outcomes in our exclusive specialist report. Link to report
The Pathway from International School to Higher Education
TitleSEPTEMBER 2021
Research on the impact of recent macro-environmental factors on the international school student pathway to higher education, exploring changes institutions have made to their undergraduate admissions processes. Link to report
Teaching and learning in international schools
TitleJULY 2021
ISC Research has conducted research into teaching and learning practice within international schools to identify if it will experience noticeable shifts within the next two years due to the impact of COVID or other factors. Link to report
Wellbeing in international schools
TitleMARCH 2021
A report highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of students and staff in international schools. Link to report
Inclusion in International Schools
TitleAUGUST 2020
This report uncovers research into inclusion in international schools over a period of 4 years. It sheds light on current inclusion practices, and provides understanding of how the international schools market has been adapting to the needs of ... Link to report
Governance in international schools
TitleNOVEMBER 2019
ISC Research collaborated with the Principals Training Center to produce this first research published in 2019 into governance practices within international schools. Link to report
DATA APPLICATION
You can't have intelligence without data
The comprehensive research presented in our market intelligence reports relies on the international schools data continuously collected, verified and analysed by our expert team.
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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.
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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.
