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ISC Research The recognised source of data and intelligence on the world’s international schools market.

ISC Research tracks the world’s international schools market and is the recognised source of data and intelligence on market developments, trends and shifts. ISC Research supplies live data portals, in-depth reports and expertise on the market in addition to specialist areas of practice within international schools.

The Global Market Overview 2026 is out now!Growth is no longer the whole story. The international schools market is stil...
08/10/2026

The Global Market Overview 2026 is out now!

Growth is no longer the whole story. The international schools market is still growing, but unevenly, and many of the forces behind that sit outside education.

As of 1 July 2026:
▪ 15,464 English-medium international schools worldwide
▪ Almost 8 million students
▪ Over 756,000 teaching staff
▪ USD 78 billion in annual tuition fee income

Inside the report:
▪ Market data by region, subregion and country
▪ Where markets are expanding, consolidating or under pressure
▪ The impact of geopolitics, immigration policy, regulation and the cost of moving people
▪ How local families are reshaping demand
▪ The future school pipeline and the outlook for the market

One independent view of the market for education suppliers, school groups, investors and universities.

Download the report → https://ow.ly/JkHA50ZVLPk

Source: ISC Research, Global Market Overview 2026

08/10/2026

Growth is no longer the whole story.

Between 2021–22 and 2025–26, the number of international schools grew by 5.0%. Fee income grew by 29.0%.

The market is still growing, but not evenly. Some markets are expanding quickly, many are consolidating, and a small number of established markets are beginning to contract.

The Global Market Overview 2026 is out now. It shows where value is building, and why.

Download the report → https://ow.ly/ZhCV50ZVLKp

01/10/2026

How can an international school stand out without leaning harder on marketing?

Ildar Iliazov, Head of Projects and Marketing at Light Group of Schools in Kenya, invites you to read his new article on how strategic partnerships became the school's growth strategy.

"Instead of asking how we could promote our school more effectively, we began asking what would make our school genuinely more valuable."

Read the full article: https://iscresearch.com/isl-internstional-school-partnerships-growth-strategy/

We're in Riyadh for GESS Saudi Arabia! 🇸🇦Come and meet the ISC Research team, and join us tomorrow morning for our sessi...
29/09/2026

We're in Riyadh for GESS Saudi Arabia! 🇸🇦

Come and meet the ISC Research team, and join us tomorrow morning for our session:

Engaging Saudi Arabia's International Schools: What Suppliers Need to Know
📅 Thursday 1 October | 8:30–9:45 AM
📍 The Arena, Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is the Gulf's clearest growth story. It has 353 international schools, more than 407,000 students and over $3 billion in annual fee income. Danielle Fanton, our Head of Commercial Sales, opens with the latest market trends. A panel then covers how school groups are changing the way they buy, what makes a supplier partnership work, and where budgets are going today.

Stay afterwards to put your questions to the panel and meet potential partners.

See you tomorrow! 👋

What if your school’s growth strategy went beyond marketing?As competition between international schools increases, simp...
17/09/2026

What if your school’s growth strategy went beyond marketing?

As competition between international schools increases, simply promoting what your school offers can become harder to differentiate.

In his latest article, Ildar Iliazov explores how strategic partnerships can become a powerful part of a school’s growth strategy, strengthening student learning, community engagement, institutional credibility and long-term value.

From university collaborations to community initiatives, discover how purposeful partnerships can create opportunities that benefit both students and the wider school community.

Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/gQfH50ZOAh8

It's not too late to join us at Bett Asia 2026. Taking place on 23–24 September at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, ...
17/09/2026

It's not too late to join us at Bett Asia 2026.

Taking place on 23–24 September at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur, Bett Asia brings together over 2,000 educators, school leaders and innovators from across the region and it's free to attend.

On day two, Janelle Torres our Senior Research Manager will speaking in the Classroom Theatre between 12:15-12:45. Her session titled 'Belonging before fluency: Supporting wellbeing and inclusion in multilingual classrooms' will bring together a panel of school leaders to discuss multilingual school trends and how schools are supporting students with their learning, as well as their language, identity and belonging.

The event also features the Leadership Summit, with CPD-accredited sessions from world-class speakers.

Get your FREE ticket here: https://ow.ly/fth950ZOAxL

Could the operational layer be key to building parent trust?A school’s experience isn’t shaped only by what happens in t...
28/08/2026

Could the operational layer be key to building parent trust?

A school’s experience isn’t shaped only by what happens in the classroom. The everyday moments in between—payments, registrations, trips, transport, activities, and other administrative processes—can also influence how families experience and perceive a school.

In this article, zenda explores why these moments matter and how schools can create a more connected experience for families.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/vFKE50ZGvsy

20/08/2026

International school growth is about more than finding the right market. It’s about finding the right partners.

In our latest International School Leader article, Dave Bates, Director of International Education and Enterprise at Barnard Castle School, explores why trust, shared purpose and strong relationships are key to building sustainable international partnerships.

Read the full article: https://ow.ly/mE5g50ZBLrb

See you tomorrow!As you plan for 2027, which markets, schools and opportunities should be getting your attention?Join Da...
18/08/2026

See you tomorrow!

As you plan for 2027, which markets, schools and opportunities should be getting your attention?

Join Danielle Fanton from ISC Research tomorrow, 19 August, for a focused 30-minute look at the trends and opportunities shaping the international schools market.

We’ll explore:

• What’s changing across the international schools market
• Where suppliers should be focusing their attention
• How prepared your organisation is for the year ahead
• Five areas to consider when reviewing your international growth strategy

You’ll also receive our International Growth Planning Guide to help put the insights into action.

📅 Wednesday, 19 August
🕘 9:00 AM UK | 10:00 AM CEST

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/4iPM50ZALsm

Register now and join us tomorrow.

⏰ 2 DAYS TO GO!Have you registered yet?Join us for our upcoming webinar on August 19 for a data-driven look at where edu...
17/08/2026

⏰ 2 DAYS TO GO!

Have you registered yet?

Join us for our upcoming webinar on August 19 for a data-driven look at where education suppliers should focus next year.

Hear insights from Danielle Fanton on the opportunities and trends shaping the international schools market.

🕗 Session 1: 8:00 AM UTC
🕒 Session 2: 3:00 PM UTC

🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/k29A50ZAkzh

Save your spot and don’t miss the insights!

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