For nearly 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. 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.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
ISS EDULEARN®
Innovative virtual professional development courses created for teachers, school leaders, and school support staff
ISS EDURECRUIT®
Global recruitment platform connecting educators and school leaders with international schools
ISS OPTIMIZE
Expertly crafted school management, operations, and startup services by industry leaders
ISS SUPPLY
Global marketplace for school supplies providing comprehensive resources worldwide
ISS FINANCE
Simplified accounting and finance functions to streamline international school operations
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.
Get to Know Us
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 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 20 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.
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.
MORE ABOUT ISS
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.
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.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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ISS CORE VALUES
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
Collaboration
We Engage the Global Community
Compassion
We Care for All
Equity
We Advocate and Act on DEIB Principles
Innovation
We Champion Learning
Excellence
We Practice High Standards