Data & Trends

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As families around the world prioritise innovative, high-quality education, international schools are placed at the forefront of global educational trends. The latest data from ISC Research reveals sustained growth in the sector, including rising school and student numbers, increasing staff recruitment, and higher total annual fee income.

The United Nations has issued a global teacher shortage alert, with a record number of teachers leaving the profession and subsequently threatening the stability of the world’s 14,457 international schools. Considering this, ISC Research explores the extent to which high-quality CPD can improve retention and recruitment rates in schools.

ISC Research explores the key factors behind East Asia’s falling growth rates in the international schools market, and the possible impacts this may have on Asia’s leading status in global education.

ISC Research has analysed the latest data updates for the K-12 international schools market, featuring statistics on total fee income, student enrolment, and teacher recruitment as of July 2024.

International schools offer a range of curricula and are a key consideration for parents when selecting the right school for their children. Choosing a curriculum that best fits a student’s learning style and provides them with a foundation for their future are both part of this decision-making process.

Over the last few years, India has seen a steady increase in both demand and supply for international schools, particularly in the academic year 2023-24 compared to 2022-23. Due to the changing landscape of government policies, educational engagements and prioritising quality education, the prospects look excellent for international schools in India.

As of January 2024, ISC Research data recorded a total of 14,010 English-medium international schools around the world enrolling 6.9 million students between 3 and 18 and employing 664,645 teaching staff. The sector continues to grow as parents seek educational choices for their children that guarantee quality and put students on a path to a global future.

International schools are witnessing an unprecedented demand for teachers, a trend expected to continue into the coming decade. ISC Research has published a new specialist report looking at the recruitment and retention of teachers within international schools around the world.