About ISS
WHO WE AREAs a nonprofit organization, International Schools Services (ISS) is dedicated to supporting the global education community. We work with more than 1200 international schools and thousands of educators each year across our comprehensive suite of services, creating one of the largest global footprints in international education support. Together, we can make a world of difference.
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For over 70 years, ISS’s mission has been uniquely focused on helping international schools and educators inspire and educate students to become thoughtful, imaginative global leaders. We are passionate about supporting and developing all aspects of strong international schools from recruiting the best teachers and school leaders to managing school operations and school supplies. We are proud to be a part of creating a vibrant world-wide community of international schools and educators.
Together, we can make a world of difference.
Our Core Values
ISS is committed to Making a World of Difference. Here are our core values that guide us in all we do.
Integrity
We Do the Right Thing
Compassion
We Care for All
Innovation
We Champion Learning
Collaboration
We Engage the Global Community
Equity
We Advocate and Act on DEIB Principles
Excellence
We Practice High Standards
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.
ISS Schools Around the World
Many of the ISS staff have been leaders and teachers in international schools during their careers, so we are deeply passionate about education; and we all remain active in schools today.
ISS directly owns, operates, or manages over many international schools around the world, keeping us current with today’s issues and the most contemporary, best-practices in education. We are active. We are innovative. And we are dedicated to making a world of difference.
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.
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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.
Meet the Team
The ISS team is made of seasoned and highly regarded professionals. We value making connections with individuals and organizations to support international education.
Board
The ISS Board of Directors includes a vast amount of educational and business experience.
Working at ISS
Working at ISS means being committed to Making a World of Difference. You can find many of our staff in our ISS’s headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey, our Asia office in Shenzhen, China, and locations around the world.
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.
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.
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Now Is The Time To Start Your International School Job Search
Job Postings Are Up 19% on ISS EDUrecruit® - Now Is The Time To Start Your International School Job SearchIf you’ve been thinking about taking the next step in your international education career, now is a good time to start exploring what’s available. Job postings on the ISS EDUrecruit® platform are up 19% year over year, giving educators access...
CEESA and ISS have a partnership!
Participating CEESA schools can get a school-wide ISS EDUlearn® Passport for 10% off. High quality, high value professional development for the entire school.
Leadership Search: Dr. Mary K. Pilant
ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Director search for the Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane in Morocco. Congratulations to Dr. Mary K....
Leadership Spotlight: Sandra Lopez
ISS Leadership Search was honored to support the ES Principal search for the Kaohsiung American School (KAS), Taiwan. Congratulations to Sandra...
Leadership Spotlight: Peter Light
Leadership Spotlight: Peter LightISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Superintendent search for the American Community School of Abu...
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New ISS EDUlearn® courses are coming in October, with professional learning for educators and leaders across topics relevant to international schools.
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Sep 22
On the International Day of Peace, we celebrate the international school communities that bring people, cultures, and perspectives together every day.
Across countries and classrooms, education creates opportunities to listen, learn from one another, and build understanding.
𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲.
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Sep 21
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗦𝗦.
Schools can now engage with ISS through a broader range of digital solutions, professional services, operational support, procurement expertise, and school development capabilities — using individual services to address specific priorities or drawing on capabilities across ISS for broader goals and initiatives.
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Sep 20
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆?
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