Who We Are
About ISSInternational Schools Services (ISS) provides comprehensive, customized, student-centered services to schools and educators that exemplify best practices, catalyze innovation, foster collaboration, and connect educators around the world. It’s all about making a world of difference.
ISS – Home to One of the Largest Global Footprints in International Education
In working with you, we bring more than 70 years of experience and deep expertise to help achieve your vision and goals. Whether it’s developing and managing world-class international schools, staffing schools, ordering equipment and supplies, performing accounting functions, or supporting best-in-class teaching and learning methodologies, we understand international schools.
As a leading nonprofit organization, ISS provides a full range of services necessary for international schools to thrive financially and deliver an outstanding global education to students.
A CLOSER LOOK
“ISS is all about connection – connecting with ISS Staff was incredible. Everyone was amazing. We couldn’t have navigated this new process without ISS help!”
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About ISS
As a nonprofit organization, International Schools Services works with more than 500 international schools and thousands of educators each year across its suite of services, creating the largest global footprint in international education support.

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.
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Leadership Spotlight: Peter Light
Leadership Spotlight: Peter LightISS Leadership Search was honored to support the Superintendent search for the American Community School of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Congratulations to Peter Light for being offered and accepting the position beginning in August 2027! Peter currently serves as the Superintendent of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School...
How ISS Supports Educators at Every Stage of the International Teaching Journey
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The Future of Global Teacher Recruitment and Professional Learning
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"I am incredibly excited to be part of this community. The chance to interact with educators from all around the world who carry so much knowledge, both in education and in their cultures, will be an incredible experience."
Meet Max Ullman! He is a Master of Teaching candidate at the University of Toronto who recently accepted a job at the SMIC Private School in Shanghai.
Read about his career path, passion for education, and hopes for this new chapter in the latest #ISSed NewsLinks: iss.education/NL26max
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Jun 18
✨ Applications Open — Closes July 15!
Director | Pechersk School International - Kyiv 🇺🇦
Are you a dynamic and committed leader with a passion for educational excellence?
PSI is seeking a Director as it continues to operate with resilience and purpose, ensuring stability, strategic growth, and the continued delivery of high-quality international education under complex and evolving circumstances.
🌍 Learn more about this exciting opportunity and application process at https://bit.ly/3ROCVUN
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Jun 16
Recently, Pauline O`Brien touched base with a collection of school leaders ISS previously had the opportunity to support in leadership searches. With these leaders now well into their new positions at international schools, Pauline reflects with them on their leadership transition journey, and what hopes guide the future direction of the schools as well.
Read highlights in #ISSedu NewsLinks:
iss.education/NL26interviews
Thank you to the leaders and schools who shared their reflections!
Maya Nelson & Zeb Johnson | Jakarta Intercultural School
Liz Gale & Maria Chung | UNIS Hanoi
Simon Gillespie | International School of Stavanger
Frank Braccia & Nidhi Udani | Legacy School, Bangalore
Andy Ferguson & Beth Overby | Vientiane International School
Jane McGee | Graded - The American School of São Paulo
#SchoolLeaders #IntlEd
Jun 16
"In leadership, audacity is the quiet but powerful willingness to act before certainty appears."
At the AAIE 60th Annual Conference, Dr. Fran Prolman delivered the annual ISS Women’s Breakfast keynote to more than 200 women. In the address, @franprolman reframed audacity not as ego, but as an an essential form of leadership integrity.
Read more of this call to courageous moments in #ISSedu NewsLinks: iss.education/NL26audacity
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