OUR DATA
Data on international schools
ISC Research tracks the world’s international schools market and is the recognised source of data on market developments, trends and shifts. Find out how we collect it, check it and make it accessible on live data portals.
THE MARKET TODAY
International schools market growth
10 year comparison
SCHOOLS
%
9,615 in July 2014
14,457 in July 2024
STUDENTS
%
4.7m in July 2014
7.3m in July 2024
STAFF
%
432,970 in July 2014
693,630 in July 2024
FEE INCOME
%
$36.5bn in July 2014
$64bn in July 2024
LIVE DATA PORTAL FOR K-12 SCHOOLS
ISC Insight
LIVE DATA PORTAL FOR EDUCATION SUPPLIERS AND HIGHER EDUCATION
ISC Outreach
All the data and intelligence education suppliers and higher education institutions need to increase your reach and refine your business development and marketing strategy. ISC Outreach is your portal to the latest international schools market updates.
TESTIMONIALS
Feedback from our clients
OUR SERVICES
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.
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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.
DATA PROCESSES
Data you can trust
For the purposes of data collection and analysis, we include a privately operated international school if the school delivers 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
If a school is in a country where English is one of the official languages, it offers 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.
ISC Research implements a Management System, certified by QAS according to Standard ISO 9001:2015.
Our data includes: school location and ownership, age phases, student enrolment, capacity, student nationality, fees, contact details of staff across many functions and seniority levels, staff salaries and benefits, nationalities, facilities, quality assurances, examinations and curriculum, and school supply. We also gather demographic and socio-economic statistics for key regions, countries and some cities including population and growth rate which impact the demand and prospective demand for school places.
Data collection
Most data and intelligence supplied by ISC Research is collected directly from senior leaders at international schools. This data and intelligence gathering is conducted year-round by our field-based research consultants supported by our desk researchers. We also use trusted local sources, market experts and government bodies to acquire reliable market intelligence.
Data integrity
The raw data and intelligence is then verified and analysed to produce the most reputable, current and comprehensive research on the international schools sector. Because we have been collecting and analysing this data for more than 25 years, ISC Research is also able to produce valuable market trends and projections.
DATA APPLICATION
Data is nothing without intelligence
We analyse and combine our data with the market intelligence we collect on public schooling and education systems, government regulations impacting international education, growth areas and new developments to produce a broad range of in-depth reports.
MEET THE TEAM
Teams involved
Felie Arago
Job title - Data Researcher
Before joining ISC Research, I ran my own small souvenir printing business. I also had experience working for a call center, a financial institution, and a telecommunications company in the Philippines. I am a wife to my supportive husband ... View profile
Linda Bonney
Job title - Head of Desk-Based Research
I have worked for ISC Research since 2006 as a researcher and I now head up our team of desk-based researchers. I work closely with the field researchers and data analysts, as well as our desk-based team, quality checking the data we collect. I ... View profile
Ethel Borbolla
Job title - Data Researcher
Prior to joining ISC Research, I worked as an Independent Contractor in US-based companies, with the role focused on project coordination. I was also part of a medical insurance company in Qatar for over five years, handling prior ... View profile
Joanna de Jesus
Job title - Data Researcher
Before joining ISC Research, I worked as a Cabin Crew in Dubai for 8 years. I also have experience with job website, telecommunication, and at a publication company in the Philippines. I’m very happy to start my journey with ISC Research as ... View profile
Sheila Ferrer
Job title - Data Researcher
I have been an Educator for children with Special Needs for 20 years now and taught in Singapore, Indonesia and Philippines before I joined ISC Research. As I embark in this different career as a Data-Based Researcher, I am looking forward to ... View profile
Nicola Grafton
Job title - Senior Data Researcher
My role within ISC Research involves collating school data and creating a comprehensive foundation of data to inform our report writers. My career has predominantly been within the airline industry and my past and current experience has ... View profile
Paola Leyson
Job title - Field Research Administrator
Before joining ISC Research, I worked for international schools in Qatar, mainly in admissions and administrative support. I also had experience working for an oil & gas company and an advertising company. I lived in Qatar for 11 years and ... View profile
Rosaida Loredo
Job title - Senior Data Researcher
As a new addition to the Data Research Team, my task includes collecting and checking important information for the database. And before joining ISC Research, I worked as a School Administrator and Head Preschool Teacher for a private preschool ... View profile
Candy Lu
Job title - China Research Coordinator
Prior to joining ISC Research, I worked for TMF group for 3 years as the office manager where I oversaw all the North China offices’ administrative requirements and led a number of integration projects for company merger and acquisition. I also ... View profile
Alison Martin
Job title - Data Researcher
Prior to joining ISC Research, my work experience was always administration based, with a significant proportion of this being in Human Resources although most recently working for Swindon Council updating data held by children’s centres. I ... View profile
Elena Mora
Job title - Research Manager - Europe and LatAm
I have joined ISC Research as a consultant to support the field research team in Europe and Latin America. My job consists of connecting with school leaders and other stakeholders and collect key data and intelligence about the international ... View profile
Abhishek Pandey
Job title - Research Manager - India
I have joined ISC Research as a consultant to support the field research team in South Asia. As part of my role, I connect with stakeholders from the international schools and gain insights to determine the market trends in South Asia. I have ... View profile
Rhea Marie de Pedro
Job title - International Schools Research Assistant
I was living in Bangkok, Thailand, when I joined ISC Research in 2013 as part of the Schools Team and Sales & Business Development Team. As a Coordinator, I mainly do Data collection and Researching, and I work closely with other teams ... View profile
Kateryna Repina
Job title - International Schools Research Assistant
I joined ISC Research in 2017 as a Data Researcher. I enjoy using my skills to contribute to the company's research and intelligence work. I hold a Master’s degree in journalism and spent four exciting years working as a correspondent in a ... View profile
Malia Rowe
Job title - Research Manager - Africa
With nearly two decades of experience in the education field, specifically in the realm of leadership and instructional coaching in international schools, I am honoured to be a part of the ISC Research team as the Research Manager for Africa. ... View profile
Devon Sansom
Job title - Data Researcher
I began working for ISC Research in 2019 as a data researcher. My role involves collecting data for ISC Online and keeping the calendar of events up to date. I am currently a university student and enjoy competing in triathlons. View profile
Janelle Torres
Job title - Research Manager - South East Asia
My career journey started in writing and shifted to education. Being an educator with specialization in early childhood education since 2009, my career led me to varied teaching opportunities in the Philippines and in Singapore. Prior to ... View profile
Sami Yosef
Job title - Head of Global Research
With over a decade in the international education sector, I am honoured to take on the role of Head of Global Research. My journey with the team began in 2013, contributing to the Reports and Field Research teams until 2018. Subsequently, I ... View profile
