Data & Trends

Are international school students considering different pathways and taking alternative routes towards their future goals when they leave school at age 16 or 18? Latest research will be discussed at a webinar in December with career guidance and college counsellors at international schools.

ISC Research has published a new specialist report into governance practice in international schools. The report shares insights into governance practice and responsibilities from 129 survey respondents in 59 different countries. It offers international schools a chance to benchmark their own governance structure against the results.

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.

What are the key factors in which international schools differ from local schools? A recent ISC Research white paper shares insights into how to better understand how this growing market is differentiating itself from other K-12 educational offerings.

As of July 2022, ISC Research data recorded a total of 13,180 English-Medium international schools around the world enrolling 5.8 million students aged between 3 and 18 and employing 571,000 teaching staff. The sector emerged from the pandemic stronger than ever and continues to demonstrate defensive resilience, generating over $53.8 billion USD in annual school fees.

Latest data and trends published by ISC Research in a new report of the online international schools market suggest the sector has seen an acceleration in growth as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, creating alternative pathways to education founded on inclusion and innovation.

School groups are gaining a greater share of the expanding international schools market. In 2017, 23% of the schools within the global international schools market were part of a school group. In 2022, that percentage has increased to 38%.

Recent education policy changes in China are impacting schools in the country, notably the schools that offer an international education. Several government changes in the last 18 months are gaining public attention as impact of the regulations is becoming visible.

As the international schools market has expanded, and investment potential has increased, so brands are emerging within this sector that are considered influential across the global education market. ISC Research has released a white paper as a guide to current trends and developments.

A new report on the future of K-12 assessment practice in international schools highlights the changes many international schools are currently making.