Next Frontier Inclusion

What Next Frontier Inclusion does

Next Frontier Inclusion (NFI) is a non-profit, mission-driven association founded in 2009 and registered in Estremoz, Portugal, that supports international schools in building inclusive school cultures at a systems level. NFI serves internationally accredited English-medium schools — primarily administrators, learning-support leaders, and educators — through a portfolio of professional services: customized 'Professional Conversations' designed around incoming school data, 2.5-day facilitated conferences hosting up to 150 participants, Program Audits conducted against its proprietary 'Towards Inclusion Protocol', and the 'Leading the Way' (LTW) research monograph series. Its core technology is a WordPress-based website integrated with WooCommerce event ticketing and Stripe payment processing; the organization's intellectual property is concentrated in its codified inclusion methodology and publication library rather than software.

NFI operates on a tiered membership revenue model. Annual school memberships range from €400 (under 300 students) to €600 (over 800 students), with multi-year discounts available; individual educators pay €100/year. Members receive priority event registration, a 10% event ticket discount, consultations, publication access, and eligibility for program audits. Events are ticketed separately at €425 per attendee. Distribution is community-led: member schools host events globally, driving organic member acquisition through referrals and event-hosting incentives. The organization is grant-supported by the European Council of International Schools and the US Department of State's Office of Overseas Schools, and partners strategically with ISLES for joint content and conferences.

NFI's competitive position rests on its codified 'Towards Inclusion Protocol' standards framework, its LTW research publications, and a global interdependent network of member schools spanning Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas. Leadership is organized into a Design Team, General Assembly, and Supervisory Board, with founding figures Bill Powell, Ochan Powell, and Kevin Bartlett remaining connected to the organization. Recent activity centers on geographic event rotation (Dubai 2024, Bombay 2025, Zurich 2026), a deepening ISLES partnership, and content expansion into generative AI guidance for neurodiverse learners.

Name

Next Frontier Inclusion

Legal name

Next Frontier Inclusion Associacao

Website

https://nextfrontierinclusion.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Next Frontier Inclusion is a Portugal-registered non-profit association that helps international schools build inclusive cultures through membership services, facilitated conferences, program audits, and research publications on inclusive education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Estremoz

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School Membership Fees: Annual and multi-year membership fees based on school size. Schools <300 students: €400/year or €1000/3 years. Schools 300-800 students: €500/year or €1200/3 years. Schools >800 students: €600/year or €1500/3 years. Plus VAT if applicable.
2. Individual Membership Fees: Annual membership at €100/year or €250 for 3 years. Available to educators and co-professionals in internationally accredited schools.
3. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from NFI Conversations and conferences. Standard ticket price is €425, with 10% discount for member schools. Events are typically 2.5 days with up to 150 participants.
4. Publication Sales: Discounts on hardcopy and ebook NFI publications for members. School members get access to five ebook downloads; individual members get one ebook download.
5. Program Audit Services: NFI member schools are eligible for NFI Reviews including guided document review, surveys, on-site focus groups, and reports. Costs depend on school size and availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Next Frontier Inclusion is a non-profit membership association that supports international schools in becoming increasingly inclusive at a systems level. It delivers Professional Conversations tailored to school data, 2.5-day facilitated Specialized Conferences held at member schools, Advocacy Services, Program Audits guided by the proprietary 'Towards Inclusion' protocol, and the 'Leading the Way' research publication series. Member schools (and individual educators) pay annual or multi-year membership fees to access these services, event priority registration, consultations, and publication discounts.

Product overview

Next Frontier Inclusion (NFI) is a non-profit membership organization that supports international schools at a systems level in becoming increasingly inclusive. The organization operates as a platform of interconnected services including Professional Conversations (customized dialogues based on school data), Specialized Conferences and Facilitated Conversations (2.5-day events with up to 150 participants), Program Audits using the 'Towards Inclusion' protocol, and Leading The Way (LTW) research publications. NFI offers tiered membership levels (Individual at €100/year, Schools <300 at €400/year, Schools 300-800 at €500/year, Schools >800 at €600/year) that provide priority event registration, consultations, publications access, and program audit eligibility. The organization also publishes research monographs and educational resources on inclusive international school practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Conversations Customized professional dialogues designed from incoming data and member-school needs, covering topics such as Foundation Training on Inclusion, Building Capacity, EAL-Learning Support collaboration, and Behavior Management. Delivered to international schools seeking systems-level inclusion improvement.
• Specialized Conferences & Facilitated Conversations 2.5-day facilitated gatherings of up to 150 participants held at different locations worldwide to maximize participation, supporting international schools in becoming more inclusive of students who learn differently. Tickets are sold via the website (€425 standard, with 10% member-school discount).
• Advocacy Services Tailored guidance and resources provided to schools seeking assistance on specific matters particular to their current inclusion-related needs, with schools turning to the NFI community for consultations and suggestions.
• Program Audits (Learning Support Audits) Guided reviews of member schools' support programs (Learning Support standalone, or LS and EAL together) using the proprietary 'Towards Inclusion' standards. Reviews cover four dimensions: Developing Common Meaning and Community Commitment; Designing and Integrating the Program; Building Professional Capacity; Evaluating and Improving the Program. Includes document review, surveys, on-site focus groups, and reports; pricing depends on school size and availability.
• Leading the Way (LTW) NFI's research arm, publishing monographs on topics of current interest or challenge areas in inclusive international-school practices. Provides ongoing professional resources for schools on their journey towards inclusion through a collaborative initiative.
• NFI Publications & Resources Supporting articles and resources published by NFI, including titles such as Inclusion: The ASH Story, Personalizing Learning and Teacher Expectations, Co-Teaching: Making It Work, Every Student Successful, Leadership and Redefining the Three Rs, Planning for Personalization, and Re-Defining International Education. School members receive five e-book downloads and individual members receive one e-book download.
• NFI Membership Annual or three-year membership available to internationally accredited schools (priced by enrollment size, €400/€500/€600 per year or €1000/€1200/€1500 for three years, plus VAT if applicable) and to individual educators and co-professionals (€100/year or €250/3-year). Includes priority event registration, 10% event discount, eligibility to host events, free virtual consultation, membership certificate, NFI logo access, publication access, and e-book downloads.
• Inclusion & Impact 2027 Conference Two-day international conference co-hosted by NFI and the International School of Leaders of Education Support (ISLES) at the International School of Kuala Lumpur on March 5-6, 2027. Includes launch of the new NFI-ISLES joint leadership publication, interactive workshops, and inclusive-leadership conversations, targeting aspiring and experienced educators, leaders, administrators, changemakers, and advocates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events bring together up to 150 educators from multiple countries for professional development
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ISLES (International School of Leaders of Education Support)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023NFI and ISLES partnered in April 2023 to issue joint statements on generative AI in learning support. The partnership includes co-hosting the Inclusion & Impact 2027 conference at International School of Kuala Lumpur, launching a joint leadership publication, and collaborative work on advocacy and professional development for inclusive education.
• Zurich International SchoolcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted NFI Conversation on 'Collaborative Data Practices for Inclusion: Enhancing Learner-Centered Decision Making in Adaptive Tiered Systems' in January 2026. The event brought together educators from schools across Europe, Mexico City, Johannesburg, and Ghana.
• American School of BombaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted NFI Conversation in April 2025. Eight schools from six countries participated in conversations focused on leading with empathy, using data meaningfully, and collaborating with purpose.
• American School of DubaicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted the NFI Conversation relaunch in February 2024, bringing together educators from 22 international schools across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Sessions focused on Towards Inclusion Protocol and AI capacity-building.
• European Council of International SchoolsmajorOthersProvided generous grant support to the Next Frontier Inclusion initiative.
• Office of Overseas Schools, US Department of StatemajorOthersProvided grant support to the Next Frontier Inclusion initiative.
• International School of BrusselsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerServed as the lab school for inclusion over 20 years, demonstrating what is possible in inclusive education. The organization has been instrumental in the development of NFI's approach.
• FLINTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFLINT has released guidance for schools on talking to parents about AI. NFI references this resource to assist member schools in discussing AI integration with confidence and clarity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• European Council of International Schools (ECIS): ECIS is a membership organization for international schools across Europe and beyond, providing professional development, conferences, and grants. NFI has received direct grant funding from ECIS and serves the same international school community with overlapping conferences and learning programs.
• Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE): AAIE is a membership association for international school leaders offering conferences, workshops, and thought leadership on leadership practices. It targets the same international school administrator buyer as NFI, with overlapping conference-driven GTM and similar nonprofit economics.
• Council of International Schools (CIS): CIS is a global membership association that accredits international schools and runs leadership and teaching conferences. It serves the same international school buyer with membership tiers, professional development events, and inclusion-related programming, making it a direct comparable.
• Inclusive Education Solutions (IES): IES is an organization focused on inclusive education practices in international schools, founded by Kristel Solomon who sits on NFI's Design Team. It is a direct peer in the international-school inclusion niche with overlapping service offerings and personnel.

Broad incumbents

• International Baccalaureate (IB): IB is the dominant international curriculum framework used by most of NFI's member schools. While IB is far broader (curriculum, assessment, teacher training), its inclusion-focused programming and school services overlap with NFI's audience and inclusion agenda.
• International School Services (ISS): ISS is a large, established organization serving international schools with recruitment, training, governance, and curriculum services. It is broader than NFI but overlaps in leadership development and professional learning offerings for international schools.

Regional players

• Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA): AISA is a regional membership organization providing professional development, conferences, and leadership support to international schools across Africa. It addresses the same international school market segment as NFI but focuses on the African region.
• East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS): EARCOS is a regional membership association serving international schools across East Asia with conferences, workshops, and leadership programming. It shares NFI's member-school GTM and conference model, but is geographically concentrated in Asia.
• Near East South Asia Council of Schools (NESA): NESA supports international schools across the Near East and South Asia through professional learning events and leadership networks. It overlaps with NFI's audience (American School of Dubai is in NESA's footprint) and event-driven model.

Others

• International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE): ISTE is a large membership organization for educators focused on technology in education. While not directly competing with NFI, ISTE is a thematic peer in the EdTech/innovation space and has overlap with NFI's AI in education guidance work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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