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.
A global nonprofit dedicated to international education
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, the goal is the same: helping international schools and educators serve students with purpose, quality, and confidence.
Where Would You Like to Begin?
Explanation of Services
Explore support for hiring educators and leaders, developing staff, procuring supplies, strengthening operations, opening new schools, and planning for what comes next.
Find international school jobs, explore leadership opportunities, attend recruitment events, and access professional learning designed for educators and school leaders.
Connect with ISS communities focused on leadership, representation, shared learning, diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, belonging, and collaboration.
Learn more about the people, Board, history, values, and work behind ISS.
Read insights, school stories, leadership spotlights, event updates, and practical guidance from the ISS community.
Start a conversation with ISS to find the right pathway, service, or team for your needs.
Built for where international education is going next
ISS Forward is not a departure from the ISS mission. It is a renewed commitment to helping schools and educators adapt, strengthen, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Schools today need more visibility, more flexibility, and more scalable ways to move forward. ISS brings recruitment, professional learning, operations, procurement, advisory services, finance and foundation support, global communities, and new school support together so schools can access what they need, when they need it.
- More visibility in a changing recruitment and school landscape
- More flexibility across services, platforms, events, and access models
- More practical support for school leaders, educators, teams, Boards, and communities
- More ways to move forward through one connected global organization
One connected organization for international schools and educators
Recruitment
Advisory & Operations
Professional Learning
School Supply & Procurement
New School Openings
Global Communities
Making a world of difference
ISS values guide how the organization works with schools, educators, leaders, partners, and communities around the world.
Integrity
Compassion
Innovation
Collaboration
Equity
Excellence
Connected to the realities of international schools
ISS Forward is not a departure from the ISS mission. It is a renewed commitment to helping schools and educators adapt, strengthen, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Schools today need more visibility, more flexibility, and more scalable ways to move forward. ISS brings recruitment, professional learning, operations, procurement, advisory services, finance and foundation support, global communities, and new school support together so schools can access what they need, when they need it.
- More visibility in a changing recruitment and school landscape
- More flexibility across services, platforms, events, and access models
- More practical support for school leaders, educators, teams, Boards, and communities
- More ways to move forward through one connected global organization
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.
Practical experience that keeps ISS close to schools
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.
A founding vision rooted in global connection
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.
A continued commitment to belonging, equity, and student safety
ISS is committed to supporting organizational and school transformation rooted in diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, belonging, and child protection. This commitment shows up through ISS communities, professional learning, leadership conversations, school support, and ongoing reflection across the field.
Learn more about the people and governance behind the work
Meet the Team
ISS Board
Working at ISS
Insights, updates, and stories from the international education community
ISS Updates
Leadership Spotlights
Tips and Insights
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