DATA COLLECTION
International school data you can trust
We process close to 300,000 data points every year and spend 4,500 hours on verification. Here is a snapshot of the new data points collected in the past year alone.
20,174
ON CURRICULUM
37,103
ON ENROLMENT
55,092
ON TUITION FEES
77,389
ON CONTACTS
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:
- 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.
DATA
13,614
Schools
6.74m
STUDENTS
649,960
STAFF
$58bn
FEE INCOME
DATA
Data
Much of our international schools data is gathered year-round from primary sources (governments, established international schools, and market experts) by a team of skilled researchers, including a team of field researchers based in key locations of the world where international education is in most demand. Our data is accessible via our live data portals.
INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence
We compile our analysis of both quantitative and qualitative international schools data into a comprehensive range of reports, including white papers and specialist reports on trending topics, global and market-specific intelligence reports. We also produce bespoke reports, designed to provide you with the answers you need, such as benchmarking.
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WHAT WE DO
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.
EVENTS
Let's meet!
Inside the Global Market Overview 2025
Event date - September 24, 2025
Join us for this exclusive live webinar where a panel of international education experts unpack the findings of our flagship Global Market Overview 2025 Report. Find out more
Schoolscape 2025
Event date - September 30, 2025
Join Malia Rowe, Research Manager - Africa, at the Schoolscape 2025 conference in Kenya. Find out more
NEWS
Stay informed
Leading for Belonging: A Playbook for International School Leaders
At UNIS Hanoi, the Elementary Leadership Team leads with purpose, fostering belonging, trust, and inclusive decision-making across the school. By valuing diverse perspectives and the transformative power of joy and play, they aim to cultivate a thriving, collaborative learning environment for both students and educators. Read more
The Critical Incident Office: Supporting Students and Staff during Experiential Learning Programs
Nicolas Forde highlights the Critical Incident Office as a key element of effective risk management, enabling experiential learning programmes to operate with confidence through clear protocols, collaborative decision-making, and a culture of transparency. Read more
Empowering Through Education: A Sustainable Community Engagement Initiative at Pathways School Noida
Vivek Mukherjee shares how Pathways School Noida’s collaboration with Sai Bal Sansar blends service and learning through a sustained Creativity, Activity, Service initiative. By teaching and engaging with children from underprivileged backgrounds, students not only address educational disparities but also develop empathy, leadership, and academic skills through community-focused learning. 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.