International School of Paris

What International School of Paris does

International School of Paris (ISP) is an independent, non-profit international school established in 1964 and headquartered across three campuses in the 16th arrondissement of Paris, France. Governed as an Association 1901 under French law with a Board of Trustees of up to 15 members, ISP delivers the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum — the Primary Years Programme (PYP, Nursery-Grade 5), the Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 6-10, including Grade 10 eAssessments), and the Diploma Programme (DP, Grades 11-12) — and holds triple accreditation from the IB, the Council of International Schools (CIS), and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), all three most recently reaccredited in 2024.

The school serves approximately 700-750 students representing more than 70 nationalities each academic year, supported by a teaching staff of around 110. Instruction is delivered across three purpose-developed Paris campuses: Ranelagh (Primary, founded 1976), Cortambert (Middle School, opened 2018), and Beethoven (High School). Class of 2025 outcomes include a 90% IB Diploma pass rate, a 32-point average score, 26% of students scoring 36 points or above, and 51% earning a bilingual diploma across nine mother-tongue languages. Operational infrastructure includes OpenApply for admissions, Matterport-powered virtual campus tours, multilingual website localization in six languages, and a 'Paris as a Classroom' experiential learning programme.

ISP's revenue model is tuition-based and recurring, generated through fees paid by families for instruction across Nursery through Grade 12; tuition is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a formalized admissions committee involving the Admissions Team, the relevant school Principal, and the Head of School, with a 10-15 working-day application review cycle. The school's customer segments are expatriate and international families in Paris, families seeking multilingual education (mother-tongue support including French, English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, and Japanese), and students requiring learning support. The institution has no parent company, no subsidiaries, and operates as a going concern with Day School only (no boarding) and a 6,000+ strong active alumni network as a complementary community asset.

Name

International School of Paris

Legal name

International School of Paris

Website

https://isparis.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

International School of Paris is a non-profit day school operating three Paris campuses that deliver the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) to roughly 700-750 students from 70-plus nationalities under triple IB/CIS/NEASC accreditation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Primary school programs
• Secondary school education
• University preparatory schooling
• Multilingual education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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: ISP operates as a non-profit association (Association 1901) and generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by families for their children's education across Nursery to Grade 12

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International School of Paris (ISP) is a non-profit day school delivering the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP, Nursery to Grade 5), Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 6–10) and Diploma Programme (DP, Grades 11–12) — across three campuses in Paris's 16th arrondissement. Tuition-funded enrollment is offered to expatriate and international families, supported by learning support, university counselling, and the 'Paris as a Classroom' experiential learning initiative.

Product overview

International School of Paris operates as a three-campus educational institution offering the complete International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum. The school provides three core IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Nursery to Grade 5, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6-10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12. These programmes are delivered across three Paris-based campuses (Ranelagh for Primary, Cortambert for Middle School, and Beethoven for High School). The school utilizes supporting platforms including OpenApply for admissions, virtual campus tours via Matterport, and curriculum guides for each programme. ISP also provides extended curriculum activities, learning support services, university counselling, and experiential learning opportunities including Paris as a Classroom initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Years Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate programme for students aged 3–10 (Nursery to Grade 5), delivered at the Ranelagh campus with an inquiry-based, concept-driven curriculum emphasising transdisciplinary learning and student agency.
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) International Baccalaureate programme for students in Grades 6–10, covering eight subject groups with IB eAssessments in Grade 10, delivered across the Cortambert campus (Grades 6–9) and High School (Grade 10).
• Diploma Programme (DP) International Baccalaureate programme for students aged 16–19 (Grades 11–12), comprising six subject groups plus the DP Core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, CAS) for university preparation, delivered at the Beethoven campus.
• University Counselling Counselling service supporting DP students with university applications, guidance and preparation for global university admissions.
• Learning Support Services Differentiated instruction, English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and inclusive education services for students requiring additional academic assistance, with associated costs separate from standard tuition.
• Paris as a Classroom Experiential Learning Experiential learning programme featuring 70+ local field trips annually that use Paris and its institutions as an extension of the classroom.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% IB Diploma pass rate for Class of 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Baccalaureate (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISP is an IB World School fully authorized to offer all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP). ISP has been accredited by IBO since 1982 and participates in IB development initiatives.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISP has been accredited by CIS since 1981, demonstrating commitment to international education standards and continuous improvement.
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISP has been accredited by NEASC since 1981, meeting rigorous educational standards for American and international schools.
• ISP Alumni NetworkcoreOthersOver 6000 alumni worldwide connected through online alumni platform, Facebook group (1400+ members), Instagram page, and IB Alumni Network. Alumni actively contribute through Career Day presentations and school events.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ecole Jeannine Manuel: Ecole Jeannine Manuel is a leading Paris bilingual school (Nursery through Terminale) recognized as one of France's top schools. It directly competes for high-achieving bilingual, internationally-minded families in Paris and is widely considered a benchmark for ISP's positioning.
• American School of Paris: American School of Paris is a co-ed day school in Saint-Cloud offering IB programmes across its campus. It directly competes with ISP for English-speaking expatriate families in the greater Paris region and overlaps in curriculum, accreditations, and tuition tier.
• The British School of Paris: The British School of Paris is a co-ed day school in Croissy-sur-Seine offering IGCSE and IB programmes. It directly competes for English-speaking families seeking international curriculum in greater Paris, with overlapping British-curriculum heritage and accreditations.
• United Nations International School (UNIS): UNIS is a K-12 IB World School in New York City serving a similarly international, mission-driven community — directly comparable in offering, IB continuum, and target expatriate/diplomatic families. ISP's new Head of School led UNIS, underscoring operational and cultural parallels.
• Marymount International School Paris: Marymount is a Catholic, RSHM-network day and boarding school in Neuilly-sur-Seine offering IB programmes. It is directly comparable to ISP in IB continuum delivery, English-language instruction, and serving diverse international families in the greater Paris area.
• French American International School (FAIS): FAIS is a PreK-12 private school in San Francisco offering IB programmes. ISP's new Head of School previously led FAIS. FAIS is directly comparable to ISP in private international IB model, English/French bilingual delivery, and target expatriate/professional families.

Broad incumbents

• International School of Brussels: ISB is one of Europe's largest IB World Schools operating across the full IB continuum. While geographically separate, ISP's alumni network and Brussels-based peer compete for mobile expatriate families considering IB education in major European capitals.

Regional players

• Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Lycée International is a French public school system near Paris offering international sections in multiple languages, including the OIB/BFI track. While public and free, it competes with ISP for internationally minded Paris-area families pursuing bilingual pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/isparisedu
• Facebookfacebook.com/isparis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-school-of-paris
• Instagraminstagram.com/internationalschoolofparis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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