WHAT WE DO
Services for education suppliers
Develop your marketing and business development strategy with reliable and trusted market data and intelligence on international schools to increase your reach and inform your strategy.
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:
- schools that deliver a curriculum to any combination of pre-school, primary or secondary students, wholly or partly in English outside an English-speaking country; or
- schools that offer an English-medium curriculum other than the country’s national curriculum and are international in their orientation, if based in a country where English is one of the official languages.
Regional breakdown of international schools
July 2021
- Asia 57%
- Europe 18%
- Americas 13%
- Africa 11%
- Oceania 1%
LIVE DATA PORTAL
Increase your reach
ISC Outreach is the easiest way to stay abreast of the latest international schools market updates. Our live data portal provides the data and intelligence you need to support your lead generation activities, grow your network, or refine your market segmentation and strategy.
The portal features an analysis tool and a dynamic dashboard which displays key data points and a regional breakdown of international schools. ISC Outreach also provides access to a searchable database which includes data on over 12,000 international schools, contact details of 55,000 school staff across all functions and seniority levels, information on more than 500 school groups, and details of school associations and accreditations, including their member schools.
Already an ISC Outreach user? Click the button below to access the portal.
EXCLUSIVE OFFER
Free access to commercial intelligence
Book a demo of ISC Outreach by the 17th December and get free access to our library of commercial intelligence reports for 3 months.
This offer only applies to organisations that do not currently have an ISC Outreach licence.
THE MARKET TODAY
International schools market growth
10 year comparison
SCHOOLS
%
7,655 in July 2011
12,373 in July 2021
STUDENTS
%
3.54m in July 2011
5.68m in July 2021
STAFF
%
328,661 in July 2011
550,846 in July 2021
FEE INCOME
%
$26.03bn in July 2011
$52.97bn in July 2021
INTELLIGENCE
International schools market reports
Whether you need global intelligence to inform your strategy, country-specific commercial intelligence to adjust your plans, or specialist intelligence to learn more about practices and market needs, we offer a broad range of off-the-shelf reports based on in-depth research.
Purchasing plans: the decisions international schools make and how
TitleNOVEMBER 2021
This white paper summarises the outcomes of our research into the ways international schools make purchasing decisions, and provides education suppliers with insights to develop a strategic approach. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
International school college counsellors share views on student pathways to higher education
TitleSEPTEMBER 2021
This white paper complements our latest research report on the pathway from international schools to higher education by sharing the views of international school college counsellors on the research results. Read more
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. Read more
International Schools Annual Market Report 2021
TitleSEPTEMBER 2021
A trusted reference for data, trends and intelligence on the global international schools market in 2021. Read more
China Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleCOMING SOON
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
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. Read more
India Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleJUNE 2021
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
United Arab Emirates Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleJUNE 2021
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
Japan Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleMAY 2021
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
Summary Report
TitleMAY 2021
Our ISC research team analyse data throughout the year to help track development opportunities in the international schools market. This global intelligence report, offers you more flexibility to adapt your plans. Read more
The growing demand for international schools within a mid-market fee point
TitleMAY 2021
Our team has done further research to help you better understand this growing segment of the global international schools market. Read more
Indonesia Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleAPRIL 2021
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
South Korea Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleAPRIL 2021
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
Saudi Arabia Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleMARCH 2021
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
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. Read more
Hong Kong Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleFEBRUARY 2021
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
Why parents select an international school and the impact of COVID-19 on school choice
TitleFEBRUARY 2021
This white paper explores the common reasons why parents select an international school for their child and the impact of COVID-19 on their selection. Read more
Egypt Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleJANUARY 2021
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
Thailand Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleDECEMBER 2020
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
Vietnam Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleDECEMBER 2020
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
Malaysia Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleDECEMBER 2020
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
Singapore Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleNOVEMBER 2020
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
Qatar Commercial Intelligence Report
TitleNOVEMBER 2020
The report compiles essential data and intelligence on the international schools market to inform marketing and business development strategies for education suppliers or higher education institutions. Read more
Why and how independent schools open sister schools overseas and what next for this education sector?
TitleNOVEMBER 2020
Independent schools in the UK and United States are looking at diversification for alternative sources of income, one of which is foreign development. Read more
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 ... Read more
The impact of COVID-19 on Education Technology in International Schools
TitleAUGUST 2020
In June 2020, 82 international schools from 41 countries were researched about their use of technology during campus closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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. Read more
SPONSORSHIP
Raise further awareness of your brand
ISC Research offers sponsorship opportunities for education suppliers wishing to improve the recognition of your brand within the international schools market. These may include advertising in International School Leader Magazine, sponsoring International School Awards or other ISC Research events, or supporting the production of specialist reports.
Diane Glass, Commercial Director, is available to discuss your needs.
CASE STUDIES
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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.
