About ISS
As international education changes, ISS continues to bring practical services, trusted expertise, and global community together in one connected organization built for where schools are going next.
Our Focus
International Schools Services (ISS) is a global nonprofit serving international schools, educators, leaders, and school communities around the world. For more than 70 years, ISS has helped schools recruit educators, develop teams, open and operate schools, simplify procurement, strengthen leadership and governance, and prepare for what comes next.
As international education changes, ISS continues to bring practical services, trusted expertise, and global community together in one connected organization built for where schools are going next.
What We Do
ISS works with more than 1,200 international schools and thousands of educators each year across a comprehensive suite of services, creating one of the largest global footprints in international education support.
Our work spans recruitment, professional learning, school operations, procurement, advisory services, foundation operations, new school support, school management, and global communities. Across every area and in every interaction, we are focused on Making a World of Difference.
Overview
Where Would You Like to Begin?
For
Schools
Explore support for hiring educators and leaders, developing staff, procuring supplies, strengthening operations, opening new schools, and planning for what comes next.
For Individuals
Find international school jobs, explore leadership opportunities, attend recruitment events, and access professional learning designed for educators and school leaders.
Global Communities
Connect with ISS communities focused on leadership, representation, shared learning, diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, belonging, and collaboration.
Attend an Event
Look at upcoming events to network and engage with ISS and the international community.
Stories from ISS
Read insights, school stories, leadership spotlights, event updates, and practical guidance from the ISS community.
Contact
ISS
Start a conversation with ISS about how we can help you.
Making a world of difference
Values That Guide the Work
Mission
To provide comprehensive services for the dynamic transformation of international education.
Vision
To make a workd of difference
Connected to the realities of international schools
A Global Footprint
Many ISS staff members have served as international school leaders, teachers, consultants, recruiters, operations professionals, and advisors. That experience helps ground ISS services in the daily realities of schools and the long-term goals of school communities.
70+ Years of
Service
ISS was founded in 1955 and continues to support international schools and educators around the world.
1,200+ Schools
Each Year
ISS works with more than 1,200 international schools each year across its suite of services.
Thousands of
Educators
ISS supports educators and leaders through recruitment, professional learning, events, resources, and global communities.
ISS Schools Around the World
ISS directly owns, operates, or manages international schools around the world. This ongoing work helps ISS stay current with the challenges and opportunities schools face in real time, from leadership and staffing to operations, teaching and learning, procurement, governance, and community building.
The History of ISS
International Schools Services was founded in 1955 by Arthur Sweetser, whose career reflected a belief in global collaboration, education, and a more connected world.
From its earliest days, ISS has supported the development of international schools and global education. Today, ISS carries that founding spirit into modern support for schools, educators, leaders, students, and communities navigating what comes next.
Get to Know ISS Today
Learn more about the people behind the work
Meet the Team
Get to know the ISS team members who support schools, educators, leaders, events, communities, and programs around the world.
ISS Board
ISS & SISU Schools
ISS owns and operates numerous international schools around the globe. We also partner with SISU to open even more schools globally. Check out all of these schools.
ISS Commitment to DEIJB
At ISS, we are steadfast in our commitment to a collective journey toward organizational and school transformations rooted in anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, belonging, and child protection. For many years, our leaders and community members have actively collaborated with individuals, schools, and organizations to pursue, define, and lead anti-racism work through continuous reflection, learning, and intentional action.
Stories from ISS
Insights, updates, and stories from the international education community
ISS Updates
News, announcements, partnerships, and updates from across ISS services and communities.
Leadership Spotlights
Stories featuring leaders, appointments, school communities, and the impact of thoughtful leadership transitions.
ISS NewsLinks
Browse stories from leaders in the international education field and learn about the latest happenings.
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