About ISS

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Our Core Values

ISS is committed to Making a World of Difference. Here are our core values that guide us in all we do.

A GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

Each year, ISS works with more than 1200 international schools, across its suite of services, creating one of the largest global footprint in international education support.

Always Learning

ISS promotes innovative best practices for global education through its core services that include:  founding and managing student-centered, future-oriented schools; recruiting world-class educators; providing cutting-edge professional learning opportunities; sourcing essential school supplies; and stewarding school foundations.

Our team has extensive experience in all aspects of international education, with most senior leaders having served as school leaders across a variety of continents.

Get to Know ISS

Our team has extensive experience in all aspects of international education, including school leadership, school finances and accounting, curriculum development, teaching and learning, recruitment, procurement, change management, creativity and innovation. Our 60+ person staff can be found around the world, regularly traveling to international schools, attending ISS EDUrecruit® recruiting events, participating in conferences and other international events, and simply being part of a wide-reaching international community.

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.

The History of ISS

International Schools Services (ISS) was founded in 1955 by Arthur Sweetser. During his career as a US Government emissary, Sweetser championed global collaboration and peace by supporting the formation of both the League of Nations and the United Nations.

With his vision of a more connected world, Sweetser held international education in high esteem. He was a seminal figure in the growth and development of international schools, helping to found The International School of Geneva, the United Nations School (UNIS), the International Baccalaureate (IB), and ISS.

Today, ISS carries on Sweetser’s innovative spirit in our multifaceted support of international education. We are committed to creating world-class schools that educate students to be thoughtful, imaginative global leaders. Our schools showcase the very best practices in modern education, and at the same time embrace their local cultures.

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ISS COMMUNITY

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