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Nick Brummitt

Founder/Non-Executive Chairman

In the course of building exhibition and bookfair businesses focusing mainly on English-medium schools abroad, I had a unique opportunity to research the sector. Visiting schools and interviewing heads in many countries over several years produced a unique data set. The research showed that the children of wealthy local parents were starting to dominate enrolment and I was convinced that there would be enormous market growth.

Accurate information is always key to good decisions. I founded ISC Research in 1994 to provide research, data and market intelligence services to all stakeholders, from the schools themselves, to investors, universities, consultancies and suppliers. The company has tracked the market ever since.

I attended grammar school, Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth and York University. My flying career ended abruptly after getting lost over Scotland at 10,000 feet.

Although I’m no longer involved in the day-to-day running of the business, I chair the board and continue to take an active interest in the market.

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Winners of the 2025 International School Awards
Winners of the 2025 International School Awards

After receiving nearly 200 applications, this year's International School Awards have recognised 14 winning schools. Discover their outstanding projects and initiatives tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges. Read more

How to Best Market to International Schools
How to Best Market to International Schools

In the highly competitive and fast-moving landscape of international education, reaching and engaging a target audience requires a sustained multi-channel approach. The final session of ISC Research’s three-part Masterclass Series offered a variety of perspectives on how to best market to international schools, focusing on the specific approaches and qualities that resonate most with school decision-makers. Read more

Igniting Potential: Redefining education through experiential learning
Igniting Potential: Redefining education through experiential learning

Schools and school leaders have a duty to encourage students to think for themselves and empower them to challenge the limits of individual and collective action. By discussing 'Ignite', an outdoor education programme run by Hochalpines Institut Ftan AG (HIF), Jared Nolan discusses how schools can support the transformation of learners into global citizens through experiential 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.