International Students Network

What International Students Network does

International Student Network Inc. (operating as ISNEXPO/ISN) is a Philadelphia-based private corporation that operates a student recruitment platform connecting US universities and colleges with prospective international students across Gulf, Latin America, India, Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. The company's core offerings consist of in-person multi-city recruitment expos (Gulf Expo, Latin America Expo, India Expo) held at hotel venues, supplemented by virtual Zoom-based webinars (Zoom In-Person and Solo tiers) and a Verified Global Contacts database sold on a per-record basis. Each expo package bundles ground logistics including airport transfers, hotel accommodations, and visa services, with pricing ranging from $3,450 for a two-city Latin America package to $9,950 for a full-service Gulf package including flights. Universities typically pay per-event one-time fees and register through the isnexpo.com website or via direct field-sales outreach.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally light: ISN runs a web-based registration and digital marketing platform and licenses standard webinar infrastructure (Zoom, GoToMeeting) rather than building proprietary matching, analytics, or AI capabilities. Revenue is generated through three streams — event registration fees (transactional/one-time), webinar fees (one-time per session), and database access fees ($1,250 per 1,000 records) — all sold to US higher education institutions seeking to diversify their international enrollment. Marketing to students is conducted via email blasts to opted-in contacts, digital banners and ads, social media, and direct outreach to private high schools and language centers in each event city.

ISN serves a primarily US-based customer base of public universities, private universities, and community colleges, with named logos including West Texas A&M, Concordia University Wisconsin, Central New Mexico Community College, California State University San Marcos, East Texas Baptist University, University of Central Missouri, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh, Snow College, Stevens Institute of Technology, Irvine Valley College, and Fontbonne University. The company maintains a strategic partnership with Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), giving it pipeline access to 35,000+ graduate candidates and 28,000+ enrolled students in the Gulf region. Founded more than eight years ago, ISN operates without disclosed external funding and appears to be an owner-managed business.

Name

International Students Network

Legal name

International Student Network Inc.

Website

https://isnexpo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

International Student Network (ISNEXPO) is a Philadelphia-based private company that runs in-person and virtual recruitment expos connecting US universities and colleges with prospective international students from the Gulf, Latin America, India, Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Student Recruitment Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Recruitment Events, Fairs & Webinar Platforms (EDAIACAF)

Keywords

• International student recruitment
• Education expos
• University recruitment tours
• Student lead generation
• Education marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. In-Person Student Recruitment Expos: Universities pay registration fees to participate in multi-city recruitment events across Gulf, Latin America, India, and other regions. Pricing varies by package: 2-city, 3-city, all-cities, or full package (including flights, hotels, visa services).
2. Webinar Services: ISN offers Zoom in-person webinars and solo Zoom webinars targeting specific regions. Universities pay per webinar to reach students in Asia, Latin America, Gulf, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
3. Student Database Access: ISN provides verified global student contacts (1,000 records for $1,250) with year-round access to student registration information including names, emails, contact details, intended level of study, and program interests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International Student Network operates multi-region in-person student recruitment expos (India Expo, Gulf Countries Expo, Latin America Expo) at hotel venues in emerging source markets, paired with virtual Zoom-based webinars and a verified global student contact database. Universities register for 2-city, 3-city, all-cities, or full-package tours that bundle regional flights, hotel accommodations, and visa services with school visits and pre-event marketing. The platform connects U.S. higher-education institutions with prospective international students and their financially ready families for enrollment-driven recruitment.

Product overview

ISN (International Student Network) operates a unified recruitment platform connecting international universities with prospective students across Gulf, Latin America, India, Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. The core offering consists of in-person student expos (Gulf Expo, Latin America Expo, India Expo) and virtual webinar programs (Zoom In-Person Webinars, Solo Zoom Webinars), supplemented by a Verified Global Contacts database for year-round outreach. The platform is designed for university recruitment teams seeking access to high-intent, financially prepared students across emerging markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISN Digital: Virtual webinars and digital outreach platform for international student recruitment
• ISNEXPO

Products and services

• India Expo In-person student recruitment fair held across Indian Tier 2/Tier 3 cities (Indore, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Jaipur) at hotel venues, connecting universities with prospective Indian students (70% graduate, 30% undergraduate) and their families; full-tour packages bundle regional flights, hotel accommodations, and visa services.
• Gulf Countries Expo In-person student recruitment expo across Gulf cities (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Manama, Doha) targeting affluent expatriate students from private schools and universities (70% undergraduate, 30% graduate); packages offered in 2-city, 3-city, all-cities, and full-bundled (flights, hotel, visa) options.
• Latin America Expo In-person student recruitment expo across Latin American cities (Quito, Lima, Bogota, San Jose, Panama City) targeting family-funded students (70% undergraduate, 30% graduate); offered as 2-city, 3-city, all-cities, and full-package (flights, hotel, visa) tiers.
• Zoom In-Person Webinars Group virtual webinar sessions connecting universities with prospective students across Asia, Latin America, Gulf, Africa, and Eastern Europe, priced at $2,450 per webinar in Spring, Summer, and Fall cycles.
• Solo Zoom Webinars Solo, university-exclusive webinar sessions for targeted student recruitment in specific regions across Asia, Latin America, Gulf, Africa, and Eastern Europe, priced at $5,450 per webinar.
• Verified Global Contacts Database Year-round digital access to a verified, permission-based database of student contacts (names, emails, contact details, intended level of study, program interests) across Asia, Latin America, Gulf, and Eastern Europe, priced at $1,250 per 1,000 records.

Quantifiable outcome

• Universities enroll 20+ students annually from Gulf region with consistent 8-year presence
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of Central MissouricoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner university participating in ISN recruitment events across Gulf, Latin America, and other regions. Recruits students primarily for engineering, aviation, and business programs.
• Temple UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner university utilizing ISN services for international student recruitment across multiple regions.
• Snow CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner university participating in ISN recruitment events for international student enrollment.
• University of PittsburghcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner university utilizing ISN events for international recruitment in key markets.
• Stevens Institute of TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner university participating in ISN recruitment expos across multiple regions.
• Irvine Valley CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institution using ISN services for international student recruitment.
• Fontbonne UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner university participating in ISN international recruitment events.
• Dubai International Academic City (DIAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing access to 35,000+ graduate candidates from 25+ universities representing 150+ nationalities. Major hub for international students seeking continued overseas education.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• QS Quacquarelli Symonds: Global higher education data, events and student recruitment fairs company. Overlaps directly with ISN's in-person recruitment expos and university marketing services across multiple international markets, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader portfolio (rankings, analytics, consulting).
• IDP Education: Publicly listed international education services company operating student placement, IELTS testing and in-market events. Comparable to ISN in helping universities recruit international students in source countries, with deeper coverage of India and broader service portfolio.
• Kaplan International: Global education and pathway provider serving international students with language programs, degree pathways and university partnerships. Overlaps with ISN's university recruitment mission but adds pathway delivery and broader student services.
• Navitas: International education provider operating university pathway programs and recruitment. Comparable in connecting international students with US/UK/AU universities, though Navitas is integrated into partner institutions rather than running independent recruitment tours.
• INTO University Partnerships: Operates pathway, English-language and direct-entry programs at partner universities to recruit international students. Comparable buyer-side dynamic to ISN's university customers, with deeper integration but less focus on multi-region expo-style recruitment.

Direct peers

• ICEF: Operates international education fairs, workshops and agent training across source markets including Latin America, the Middle East and Asia. The most direct competitor to ISN's in-person expo model with similar B2B university buyer and multi-city tour structure.
• Keystone Education Group: Provides international student recruitment services, digital marketing and events for universities globally. Directly comparable to ISN in B2B recruitment events and lead generation across multiple source markets.

Emerging players

• Studyportals: Digital international student recruitment platform with course-search marketplace and virtual events. Comparable in helping universities reach international students, but delivers primarily through online channels rather than physical expos like ISN.
• CollegeWeekLive: Virtual college fair and student recruitment platform connecting prospective students with universities online. Comparable webinar/virtual-event functionality to ISN's Zoom in-person webinars, but focused primarily on US-domestic recruitment.

Regional players

• EducationUSA: US State Department network of advising centers that promote US study abroad through fairs and outreach in source countries. Partially comparable to ISN's in-market university recruitment events, though non-commercial and US-government operated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/isnexpoinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/isnexpo
• Xx.com/isnexpo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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