WHAT WE DO

Services for schools

Whether you wish to grow your community, keep informed of best teaching and learning practice, or refine your development strategy, our data and intelligence services support the needs of international and independent schools.

OUR EXPERTISE

Market experts for 30+ 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:

  • a privately operated school that has chosen to deliver 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
  • a privately operated school that delivers 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, in a country where English is an official language.

Regional breakdown of international schools
January 2025

  • Asia 58% 58%
  • Europe 14% 14%
  • Americas 15% 15%
  • Africa 12% 12%
  • Oceania 1% 1%

SERVICES

Market data and intelligence tailored to your needs

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International schools

Our services for international schools support all areas of your development strategy, providing the latest market data and intelligence including macro and micro environment analysis.

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Independent schools

ISC Research has supported independent schools with their international development plans for over a decade and has been the leading provider of market data since 1994.

INTELLIGENCE

International schools market reports

Whether you need global intelligence to inform your strategy, market-specific intelligence to find out more about a targeted segment, 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. And if you need something more tailored to your needs, we also produce bespoke reports.

Meeting the Challenges of Shifting Student Demographics: EAL Provision in International Schools

TitleMARCH 2025

With insights from schools and education suppliers, as well as the most current market intelligence and data from ISC Research, this white paper explores how international schools are responding to the evolving EAL landscape. Through case ... Read more

Edruptors 2024: International education influencers of the year

TitleJANUARY 2025

Find out who's been recognised as an Edruptor of 2024. Our white paper includes a list of international education influencers who share good practice and social media advice for their peers. Read more

How do International Schools Prepare Students for Higher Education?

TitleSEPTEMBER 2024

With insights from students, university counsellors and education suppliers, as well as the most current market intelligence and data from ISC Research, this white paper will explore how international schools prepare students for higher ... Read more

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. Read more

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 ... Read more

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. Read more

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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.

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