The International School of Macao

What The International School of Macao does

The International School of Macao (TIS, 澳門國際學校) is a private, for-profit international school founded in 2002 and located on the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) campus at Block K, Avenida Wai Long, Taipa, Macao SAR, China. It serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, delivering the Alberta provincial curriculum across all grade levels, the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma for Grades 11-12. The school holds Alberta Education accreditation and IB World School authorization, and reports strong Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) results and an alumni network of more than 800 graduates since 2009 admitted to universities including Yale, Johns Hopkins, Imperial College London, and the University of Toronto.

The school's core academic platform is supported by the Gibbon Student Management System for administration and records, alongside a standard EdTech stack including Google Classroom, ManageBac (for IB), SeeSaw, Library Destiny, Raz Kids, Prodigy, Britannica School, and STEAM tools such as Tinkercad and Makecode. Complementary offerings include Arts, Athletics, Chinese Language, Academic Counselling, Student Services, Global Sustainability, TISCA community service, and multi-week Summer Camp and Summer ECA programs run in collaboration with Atelier 853.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition on a tiered subscription basis by grade level, supplemented by summer and extracurricular program fees. Go-to-market is sales-led via a direct admissions team reachable by phone (+853 2853 3700, +853 62038810 on WeChat/WhatsApp), email ([email protected]), personalized school tours, open house events, and online applications. The school employs 101-250 staff, operates from a single campus with no disclosed subsidiaries, parent company, or external funding rounds.

Name

The International School of Macao

Legal name

The International School of Macao

Website

https://tis.edu.mo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The International School of Macao is a private K-12 international school in Taipa, Macao, delivering the Alberta provincial curriculum with IB PYP and IB Diploma programmes. It serves fee-paying families from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 on a single campus via recurring annual tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACADAK

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Early Learning Academies & Montessori/Reggio/Steiner Programs

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB Diploma Programme
• Alberta provincial curriculum
• Primary years programme
• University preparation counselling

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipa

HQ country

Macao SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged to students for educational services across Kindergarten, Elementary, and Secondary programs. Fee structure includes various grade levels and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The International School of Macao is an Alberta-accredited offshore international school providing Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 education through the Alberta provincial curriculum, augmented by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Pre-K to Grade 6 and the IB Diploma for Grades 11-12. It delivers its academic programmes through a single campus on the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) campus in Taipa, Macao, and supplements classroom instruction with related programmes including Arts, Athletics, Technology (STEAM), Chinese Language, Academic Counselling, Student Services, Summer Programs, TIS Community Action (TISCA), and Global Sustainability.

Product overview

The International School of Macao is an educational institution offering a dual-curriculum model combining Alberta provincial education with International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP for Pre-K to Grade 6, IB Diploma for Grades 11-12). The school operates as a unified educational offering supported by the Gibbon Student Management System as its core administrative platform. Additional programs include Summer Programs, Academic Counselling, Student Services, Technology (STEAM), Arts, Athletics, Chinese Language, Global Sustainability, and TIS Community Action. The institution also provides mobile applications for Android, iOS, and Windows. The school serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 across its main campus in Taipa, Macau.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gibbon Student Management System Comprehensive student information system used for managing student records, scheduling, attendance, assessments, and communications across the school.
• Alberta Provincial Curriculum Alberta-accredited offshore school curriculum delivered across all grade levels, providing world-class Canadian education recognized internationally.
• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate programme for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6, focusing on inquiry-based learning and holistic child development.
• IB Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma for Grades 11-12, preparing students for university entrance with rigorous academic standards.
• Summer Programs Summer camp programs for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, featuring immersive English learning experiences, creative activities, and flexibility to choose weekly programs.
• Academic Counselling Guidance services for high school students to achieve academic potential and plan post-secondary educational paths.
• Student Services Multidisciplinary support services for student wellbeing, learning support, and special needs assistance.
• Technology Program STEAM-focused technology curriculum integrating coding, robotics, and digital design across grade levels.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program including team sports, individual athletics, and participation in SCISAC and ACAMIS tournaments.
• Arts Program Visual and performing arts education including music, drama, and visual arts for creative development.
• Chinese Language Program Comprehensive Chinese language education supporting Mandarin language development and cultural understanding.
• TIS Mobile App Mobile applications for Android, Apple iOS, and Windows platforms enabling parents and students to access school information on mobile devices.
• Global Sustainability Program Environmental education and sustainability initiatives integrated across the curriculum.
• TIS Community Action (TISCA) Service-learning program encouraging student involvement in community service and social impact projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Outstanding results in Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration20 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hong Kong International School (HKIS): One of the largest and most established American-style international schools in Hong Kong, offering an IB Diploma track. Operates at greater scale and longer history than TIS; competes for cross-border Pearl River Delta families considering Hong Kong-based international schooling.
• Singapore American School: Large, well-established American international school in Singapore and a recognized global leader on college-prep outcomes. Comparable premium positioning and serves as an aspirational benchmark for K-12 international schools across Asia.
• Dulwich College International: Global network of premium British-curriculum international schools across Asia (Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo). Operates at significantly larger scale with multiple campuses, setting a competitive benchmark for branding and global mobility.

Direct peers

• Stamford American School Hong Kong: Hong Kong-based international school offering IB Diploma alongside an American standards-based curriculum. Comparable premium K-12 positioning in the regional market and competes for similar affluent cross-border families.
• Yew Chung International School: Network of international schools across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Chongqing offering IB-aligned programmes with bilingual Chinese-English instruction. Direct peer on bilingual international education model and Greater China regional competition.
• School of the Nations (Macau): K-12 international school located in Macau offering an English-language, globally oriented curriculum. Operates in the same city, serves a similar expatriate and affluent local family base, and competes directly for the same premium international-school tuition segment as TIS.
• Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS): Hong Kong-based K-12 school aligned with the Canadian (Ontario) curriculum and offering the IB Diploma. Closest direct peer on the Canadian-curriculum-plus-IB positioning and serves a similar affluent, internationally mobile family demographic in the Pearl River Delta region.
• Canadian International School (Singapore): Singapore-based K-12 international school offering Canadian curriculum alongside IB programmes. Comparable premium positioning and dual Canadian/IB academic model, relevant as a global benchmark for tuition, outcomes, and operating model.

Regional players

• Western Academy of Beijing (WAB): Beijing-based IB World School offering IB PYP, MYP, and Diploma programmes. Comparable IB-curriculum K-12 operating model and serves a similar affluent expatriate and local family base in greater China; relevant as a regional peer rather than a direct Macau competitor.
• Concordia International School Shanghai: Shanghai-based international school offering an American curriculum with AP and IB Diploma options. Comparable premium K-12 international school operating model in greater China; competes for cross-border family choices rather than directly in Macau.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TISMacao

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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