SABIS

What SABIS does

SABIS is a privately held global education network founded in 1886 in Choueifat, Lebanon, currently operating schools in 21 countries across five continents under multiple sub-brands including International School of Choueifat (ISC), SABIS International School (SIS), CADMUS International Schools, SABIS SUN, SABIS ULINK, and Meltho International School. The company serves K-12 students through private schools as well as US charter schools and public-private partnerships (including UAE Military High Schools), targeting both premium families and the value-conscious middle-class segment via its CADMUS sub-brand. Headquartered in Adma, Lebanon with US operations in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, SABIS employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people across more than 30 named school locations.

The company's core product is the proprietary SABIS Educational System, a methodology developed and refined over more than 135 years that bundles curriculum delivery, weekly assessment (SABIS Academic Monitoring System), and the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) leadership program. It is operationalized through a technology stack consisting of the SABIS Digital Platform (with a SABIS Parent mobile app), the Integrated Learning System (ILS), the Integrated Testing and Learning (ITL) System, and On-Demand Tutoring videos. Network schools hold accreditations from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA), Accreditation International (Ai), and the National Council for Private School Accreditation (NCPSA), and deliver international credentials including IGCSE, AS & A Levels, and AP exams, with select sites operating as Pearson Edexcel exam centers.

SABIS generates revenue primarily through recurring tuition and school fees across its network, augmented by management fees from charter schools, managed schools, and public-private partnerships. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer at the school level: families apply via individual school websites, complete diagnostics, and enroll on multi-year horizons that align with the K-12 path. Customer segments split between private K-12 students (primary), public-sector students under managed models, and university-aspiring families, with non-selective admissions and university counseling starting in Grade 9 serving as the central value proposition. Notable university placement outcomes (University of Pennsylvania, Imperial College London, UCL) and consecutive Pearson Edexcel Outstanding Learner Awards (2023-2025) function as the primary marketing assets.

Name

SABIS

Legal name

SABIS Educational Services S.A.L.

Website

https://sabis.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

SABIS is a privately held global K-12 education network operating more than 30 schools across 21 countries on five continents through wholly-owned, charter, and managed public-private partnership models. It delivers a proprietary 135-year-old educational methodology supported by integrated digital platforms, targeting both premium and value-conscious middle-class families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Information Systems (SIS) & School Administration Platforms (EDAJAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

K–12 SIS & District Administration Platforms (EDAFAEAA)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Private schools
• Educational networks
• Charter school management
• International schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Eden Prairie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices36 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees paid by students attending SABIS network schools, including private schools across 21 countries.
2. School Management Services: SABIS manages schools through various operational models including Managed Schools (private partners assign management to SABIS), Charter Schools, and Public-Private Partnerships, generating revenue through management fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SABIS operates a global network of K-12 schools delivering a standardized proprietary curriculum through the SABIS Educational System. The organization licenses its educational system to schools in multiple countries and provides ongoing curriculum support, teacher development, and the SABIS Digital Platform to deliver consistent learning outcomes across its network. SABIS also manages public charter schools in select markets using the same proprietary system.

Product overview

SABIS is a global education network operating schools across 21 countries on five continents. The core offering is the proprietary SABIS Educational System, a comprehensive educational methodology developed over 135+ years. Supporting this core are technology platforms including the SABIS Digital Platform (web-based teaching and learning), the Integrated Learning System (ILS), Integrated Testing and Learning (ITL) System, and the SABIS Academic Monitoring System. Student engagement is facilitated through the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO). SABIS operates multiple school sub-brands: International School of Choueifat (ISC), SABIS International School (SIS), CADMUS International Schools (targeting value-conscious families), SABIS SUN, and SABIS ULINK. Additional offerings include On-Demand Tutoring videos and the SABIS UniApp for university applications. Schools are operated across private, charter, and managed public-private partnership models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CADMUS International Schools: A concept by SABIS providing value-conscious, high-quality international education. CADMUS schools serve aspiring middle-class parents who seek quality education at reasonable cost.
• SABIS SUN

Products and services

• SABIS Educational System Proprietary K-12 educational system and curriculum licensed to schools within the SABIS network, providing standardized instructional methods, assessment frameworks, and continuous academic monitoring.
• SABIS Digital Platform Proprietary digital learning environment that delivers curriculum content, assessments, and academic monitoring tools for SABIS schools worldwide.
• The International School of Choueifat (ISC) Flagship K-12 school brand under SABIS originating from the original founding campus, offering the SABIS Educational System to families.
• SABIS International School (SIS) International private K-12 school brand in the SABIS network offering the SABIS Educational System to local and expatriate families across multiple countries.
• CADMUS SABIS school brand targeting students in select regions, delivering the SABIS Educational System and Digital Platform under the network's standardized model.
• SABIS Charter School Management Management and operation of public charter schools in select markets that deliver the SABIS Educational System under charter agreements with authorizing bodies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates gain admission to top universities worldwide including University of Pennsylvania, Imperial College London, UCL
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Maple Bear Global Schools: Canadian-curriculum K-12 franchise operating 400+ schools across 30+ countries, with growing MENA and Latin America presence. Comparable to SABIS in international-school franchising model and emerging-market expansion approach, though at earlier stage.

Direct peers

• GEMS Education: Largest MENA-based K-12 private school operator with schools across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and beyond. Directly competes with SABIS in the premium international-school segment, particularly through brands like GEMS World Academy and GEMS Wellington, serving expatriate families with British/American/IB curricula.
• International Schools Partnership (ISP): PE-backed global K-12 school group with 80+ schools across multiple countries including MENA. Operates similar multi-brand, multi-curriculum model with focus on premium international education — direct comparable for SABIS's managed-school growth strategy.
• Dulwich College International: Premium international K-12 school network with campuses across China, Singapore, Seoul, and other markets, offering British curriculum and IB programmes. Comparable to SABIS premium ISC/SIS schools in targeting affluent expatriate families seeking university-prep credentials.
• Nord Anglia Education: Premium international K-12 school network operating ~80 schools globally, including flagship campuses in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other markets SABIS serves. Competes for affluent expatriate families seeking international curricula with strong university placement outcomes.
• Cognita Schools: Global private K-12 school operator with ~100 schools across multiple countries, including MENA presence. Competes with SABIS through similar proprietary curriculum approaches, multi-brand portfolio, and managed-school/partnership models.
• Esol Education: K-12 international school operator with campuses across UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, and Lebanon. Directly overlaps SABIS's Gulf/Levant footprint and serves similar expatriate families with American/British/IB curricula.
• ACS International Schools: International school group operating multiple campuses across the Middle East (UAE, Qatar) and beyond, offering American/IB curriculum. Competes with SABIS for premium expatriate enrollment in Gulf markets.

Broad incumbents

• Bright Scholar Education: Largest operator of international and bilingual K-12 schools in China, previously listed on NYSE. Operates large-scale school networks with proprietary curricula — broader geographic overlap with SABIS Asia footprint but different primary market.

Regional players

• Taaleem: UAE-headquartered premium K-12 school operator listed on Dubai Financial Market, operating brands such as Dubai British School and Jumeira Baccalaureate School. Directly competes with SABIS ISC/SIS schools in the UAE premium expatriate market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SABIS_Education
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SABISnetwork
• Facebookfacebook.com/sabiseducationalservices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sabis-educational-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/sabis_official

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries36 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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