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ISC Research supplies the most comprehensive, current and objective data and intelligence on the world’s international schools.
OUR MISSION
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ISC Research is committed to meeting the requirements of those who need an impartial and independent view of the international schools market. Our mission is to continue to be the leading data and intelligence experts in this market.
PEOPLE
Meet the team
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
Tony Atkinson
Job title - School Development Manager
As a School Development Manager, I collaborate with clients worldwide offering comprehensive international school market data and intelligence to support and inform their strategic planning and decision-making processes. With over 15 years ... View profile
Chloe Bastable
Job title - Client Services Executive
With over 20 years’ experience within Customer Service, I still very much enjoy interacting with customers, understanding their priorities & business needs as well as learning about new cultures and lifestyles. Being Head of the Client ... View profile
Emma Bell
Job title - Client Services Executive
As a Client Services Executive at ISC Research, I work closely with our clients to make sure they are making the most of the ISC Outreach features and benefits that help them achieve their end goals. I love working with them, finding out what ... 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
Bryan Briones
Job title - Full Stack Developer
I joined ISC Research in 2023 as a Full Stack Developer, responsible for implementing new application improvements and modern system upgrades across different systems and reports. With 10 years of experience in the IT industry, I have gained ... View profile
Nick Brummitt
Job title - 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 ... View profile
Emman Burgonia
Job title - Reports and Data Executive
I started my career in 2018, and I have been involved in research since then. Prior to joining ISC Research, I worked as an associate consultant in an accounting firm and a project manager in a management consulting firm. I have a background in ... View profile
India Cannon
Job title - Content Marketing Executive
As the Content Marketing Executive I support the marketing team in creating and scheduling social media posts as well as monitoring engagements and completing platform analysis. I also assist in planning and running events which happen both ... View profile
Lou Casalan
Job title - Data Engineer
I joined ISC Research in 2023 as a Data Engineer. My role involves establishing data pipelines to support the integration of innovative solutions. My expertise lies in data manipulation, crafting ETL workflows, and introducing automation. ... View profile
Glenn Chua
Job title - Full Stack Developer
As a Net Developer with 8 years of diverse IT experience, my expertise lies in software development and database designs. I am responsible for our Data and ISC Outreach website developments and enhancements. Throughout my career, I have ... View profile
Patricia Daplas
Job title - Data Analyst
In my role as a Data Analyst at ISC Research, I am involved in the collection, cleaning, and analysis of data to provide valuable insights as well as suggestions to clients and/ colleagues as needed. I presently have more than 3 years of ... View profile
Claire Davis
Job title - Brand Design Lead
I have spent a significant number of years working in marketing, as a graphic designer and in marketing management. Prior to joining ISC Research in 2017, I worked at a leading provider of print and document management services, initially as ... 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
Liz Dixon
Job title - Marketing Executive
I joined ISC Research in 2006. As marketing executive my main responsibilities involve managing the email campaigns and supporting the conference and events we attend or host. Prior to working at ISC Research I was an analyst programmer ... View profile
Sam Estebanez
Job title - Business Development Manager
Sam is a Business Development Manager at ISC Research. His professional background is originally from Education supplier organisations, ranging from leading SaaS companies to consultancy services in the international school space. Sam has spent ... View profile
Constance Evans
Job title - Head of Finance
I started working as the Head of Finance for ISC Research in April 2020 and have really enjoyed learning more about International Schools. Prior to working for ISC Research I ran an Accountancy/Bookkeeping business with my husband Neil for ... 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
Ana Gonzales
Job title - Sales Support Administrator (Schools)
My previous roles revolve around the customer service industry in different businesses over the course of my career. I have experience in both internal and external communication with clients on different platforms. This has led me to join ... 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
Adam Gray-Sims
Job title - Communications Specialist
As Communication Specialist within the Marketing team, I am involved in all aspects of external and internal communications at ISC Research. This includes copywriting white papers, editing the International School Leader Magazine and producing ... View profile
Katie Hebbes
Job title - Business Development Manager
With a successful track record in new business sales and account development, I work closely with education supplier and university clients looking to grow their engagement with international schools. Taking time to understand the motivations ... View profile
Tash Hingston
Job title - Content Marketing Manager
As a member of the marketing team since June 2022, my role includes social media management, website content management and SEO, helping towards managing communities and events - all things content marketing! I graduated from Cardiff ... View profile
Georgina Jones
Job title - Head of Reports
I joined ISC Research in 2015 as part of the Reports Team and now lead that team; project managing the entire range of reports that ISC Research produces for our clients. This includes overseeing quality control, data verification, and product ... View profile
Sam Jones
Job title - Report Writer
I joined ISC Research in 2015 as a data researcher, searching for first-hand information from schools and becoming very familiar with the information we keep and how we use it. In 2019 I moved onto the reports team, where I now analyse, ... 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
Sophia Lippeatt
Job title - Operations Executive
I recently joined ISC Research as Operations Executive, where I’ll be helping optimize day to day operations. I’ve held internship positions in all types of organizations, from embassies, to global corporations, to startups, and have found I ... 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
Kim Lynch
Job title - Business Development Manager
My background is originally from Education supplier organisations where I spent time working on a global basis directly with international schools and groups in their use of SAAS products. I have been fortunate to attend several events and ... View profile
Willy John Mallo
Job title - Cloud Ops Engineer
I joined ISC Research in June 2024 as a Cloud Ops Engineer. My role involves maintaining the Cloud Infrastructure, specifically on Microsoft Azure. I also assist ISC Research employees on any issues that they may encounter on their ... 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
Lydia McKenzie
Job title - Communications Assistant
As the Communications Assistant, I work with the Marketing team to reach and engage new audiences and generate leads to support revenue targets. My role consists of copywriting brand content, researching key topics in the international ... View profile
Cliff Moon
Job title - I.T. & Security Manager
I joined ISC Research in February 2018. Previously I have worked in both the public and private sectors on small to large scale projects from design to implementation. This more recently included Government, Investment Banking and Biotech ... 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
Sarah Nand-lal
Job title - Client Services Executive
I have worked for ISC Research since 2011. Prior to ISC Research, I worked for a genealogy firm in London researching and tracing missing beneficiaries to unclaimed inheritances. I have also worked for Vodafone HQ and Bayer Pharmaceuticals in a ... View profile
Linh Nguyen
Job title - Research Manager – East Asia
I have joined ISC Research in January 2025 as a Research Manager, where I support the Field Research team across East Asia. My career began as a University Researcher and Teaching Assistant in the Netherlands. After obtaining my PGCE ... 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
Hannah Pearce
Job title - Head of Marketing and Communications
My role includes leading the Marketing Team, developing the overall marketing strategies and plans, and supporting my team with events and marketing campaigns throughout the year. I have a passion for International Education and have worked ... View profile
Trisha Pedrajas
Job title - Sales Support Administrator - Commercial
My role as a Commercial Sales Support Administrator within ISC Research revolves around providing administrative support in the Sales Team in various task. It is focused on gathering contact information and helping the sales team find leads. I ... 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
Dennise Reyes
Job title - Data Manager
As a Data Manager at ISC Research since July 2023, I have critical responsibilities in data governance, data quality, datasets, and reporting. My expertise in data analytics spans various domains, including telecommunications, marketing, ... View profile
Rachel Rogers
Job title - Head of Sales
I have over 25 years’ experience in the education sector having spent most of my career working in Edtech, supporting schools to realise the benefits of technology to support teaching and learning. Before Joining ISC Research I led an ... 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
Princess Sabido
Job title - CRM Data Officer
Prior joining ISC Research, I worked for a global provider of professional information solutions as a Lead Generation Specialist. I also had an experience working in an Food Manufacturing company in the Philippines. As a wife and a mom, I ... 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
Jeanne Sartorio
Job title - Client Services Administrator
Customer service holds a special place in my heart. My journey in this field began at a retail company in the Philippines, where I dedicated five years to honing my skills. This experience greatly enhanced my interpersonal abilities, which I ... View profile
William Saville
Job title - Business Development Manager
Will is a Business Development Manager at ISC Research. With over a decade’s experience of working in the global education sector, predominantly for assessment and EdTech suppliers, Will has worked with schools, school groups, associations, ... View profile
Zoe Shakespeare
Job title - Operations Director
I have over 20 years of customer service and operational leadership, both in the UK and Europe, and always with an international context. I've worked in the ISC Research Head Office since 2014, providing training and expertise on the ISC ... View profile
Bharati Thakore
Job title - Head of Schools Development
I am the Head of School Development at ISC Research. My expertise is in corporate development, marketing and admissions. I particularly focus on school-investor partnerships for British and American independent school brands. I attended Denison ... 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
Leigh Webb
Job title - CEO
I joined ISC Research as CEO in 2016. I have a business background in finance, retail, sport and distribution, and was an Equity Analyst in the City of London for four years. I attended Charterhouse School and Durham University where I studied ... 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
CASE STUDIES
Insights from our clients
Learn more about the work we do with schools, education suppliers, higher education institutions and educational investors involved in the international schools market.
ECIS
ECIS are a non-profit global membership organisation for internationally-minded schools and partners. Hear from Sarah Kupke, Head of Schools Relationships and Partnerships, as she details ECIS and ISC Research’s shared vision of using data to ... Read more
Fulton Science Academy Atherton, Jeju, South Korea
In Spring 2024, Fulton Science Academy Private School announced its global expansion with the planned opening of Fulton Science Academy Atherton in Jeju Island, South Korea in partnership with AIS Global. In this joint case study, Dr Kenan ... Read more
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.