About us
We are ISP
International Schools Partnership, a global community
of 80 international schools across 22 countries.
By igniting our students’ curiosity and growing their self-confidence, our students thrive throughout their time at school and beyond.
We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom.
By igniting our students’ curiosity and growing their self-confidence, our students thrive throughout their time at school and beyond.
Celebrating 10 years – Our history so far
2013
ISP was founded by five passionate and experienced leaders in international education
2016
Our first school in the Middle East joined the group
2017
Our group-wide International learning opportunities were established, now known as ILOS
International Programmes
2019
Our dedicated learning platform, the Learning Hub, was launched showcasing our commitment to upskilling our colleagues
2021
Our community reached 50 schools worldwide
2022
We welcomed our first schools in India to the group
2023
We’re celebrating our 10th anniversary with 80 schools in our network
Our purpose and mission
We are on a journey to deliver a transformative education to our families and students that will spark their curiosity and grow their self-confidence, knowledge and life skills that will help them thrive now and throughout their lifetime.
CEO
We exist to grow the world’s most curious, confident minds.
Creating learning experiences that build confidence first and foremost is the most powerful thing we can do for students.
The more confidence you have, the more you engage your curiosity to explore the world around you and take action to learn and grow.
Our principles emphasise and underpin how we do what we do.
We begin with our children and students
Everyone at the ISP, whatever their role, is expected to put the success of our students at the heart of everything they do.
We pride ourselves on putting learners and their learning first
We think this is the most powerful thing we can do for our students. This is what makes us unique and what we call the Learning.First methodology.
Learning.First
We treat everyone with care and respect
We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of each other.
We learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us.
This ethos is not only a sentiment, but how we operate in our schools through our Learning Improvement Process.
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Environmental,
Social and Governance
Our vision is to build a sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future through the power of education and our organisation.
As a purpose-driven educational organisation, we embrace Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) within the school environment. We foster a culture of sustainability, encourage critical thinking about ethical dilemmas, and prepare students to contribute positively to society.
Through integrating ESG in a comprehensive way, our schools not only shape future leaders but also contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world. From 2021, we formalised a robust ESG strategy to ensure that a sustainability mindset is deeply embedded across all areas of our organisation.
Our corporate ESG vision is rooted in three key areas:
Learning
Lead and educate responsibly to spark our students’ curiosity and grow their confidence to act for local and global societal change.
Earth
Reduce the environmental footprint of our schools to build towards a more sustainable future.
Community
Empower our global ISP community to take action to support and deliver on our vision.
EdTech & digital transformation
Our mission is to craft an educational environment where technology complements and enhances the human element of teaching, fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and technological advancements.
Our priority at ISP is to test and implement approaches that have tangible benefits for our community, in a safe, responsible way.
We’re focused on the purposeful implementation of EdTech and AI solutions that help us achieve the very best educational outcomes for our students and their families.
Group Head of Edtech
LabSchools initiative
ISP LabSchools is a network of 11 of our schools worldwide that are serving as epicentres of EdTech innovation.
It’s our flagship programme for quickly testing and learning from the latest EdTech solutions.
These schools, spanning the USA, Europe, Iberia, Mexico, Central America, South America, the Middle East, India, and Malaysia, serve as testing grounds for new EdTech solutions. Each school is focused on a specific ISP learning pillar, ranging from academic achievement to well-being, offering unique insights and perspectives on the integration of technology in education.
Safeguarding
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers, contractors, and partners to share this commitment.
We recognise that our schools are particularly important in protecting our students; they are in the best position to identify concerns early and provide or identify help for students as well as helping to prevent these concerns from escalating.
At ISP, we adhere to the following child and safeguarding principles:
A child’s welfare is paramount, and each student has the right to be protected from harm and exploitation and to have their welfare safeguarded irrespective of race, religion, ability, gender, or culture.
All students need to be safe and feel safe in school.
Every student is entitled to a rich and broad curriculum that helps to equip them to keep themselves safe.
Every adult in school must have a demonstrable commitment to protecting the students with/for whom we work.
We work in partnership with parents/carers and/or other professionals to ensure the protection of students.
Our guiding principle throughout is to act in the best interests of the students.
All students have the same equal rights to protection, but we recognize that we need to do more for some because of their special educational needs, disability, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.
At ISP, we adhere to the following child and safeguarding principles:
When a student joins an ISP school, they become part of a global community of over 70,000 students and 10,000 colleagues committed to improving their academic, physical, social and emotional learning.
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They will develop in a safe, caring and inclusive environment. Every day, they get to engage in learning experiences that have a positive, long-lasting impact on their learning, personal development and overall wellbeing.
Meet the team
ISP was founded by an experienced team of committed school operators and educationalists who shared a passion for a distinctive approach to education.
Our global network of leaders and educational visionaries are dedicated to nurturing our schools worldwide.