International School of Counselling and Holistic Studies

What International School of Counselling and Holistic Studies does

International School of Counselling and Holistic Studies (ISCHS), previously Indian School of Counselling and Healing Studies, is a privately held, Kerala-domiciled training and certification institute that was originally established as a behavioural research organisation in the 1990s and operationalised its full-time training division from around 2015. The institute delivers licensed career counselling, psychometric testing, emotional intelligence, NLP, life coaching, mindfulness, and parenting certifications through classroom, distance, and online channels, targeting individual professionals, school counsellors, corporate HR, and homemakers across more than 25 countries.

The company's product portfolio centres on a proprietary psychometric assessment platform built around multi-dimensional instruments (Learning Styles, Skills & Abilities, Personality Types, Career Interests, Career Values, and Emotional Quotient), supported by a Global Career Library of 3,000+ career options and 150+ career paths, plus the ONE Test unlimited subscription product launched in 2021. An AI-powered voice-based "Guiding Star" and AI tools that generate 15-year career execution plans sit on top of the assessment engine. The technology is delivered through white-label partnerships (edumilestones provides CRM and platform infrastructure) and a Career Lab ecosystem module that bundles assessment, virtual internships, study abroad predictor, and school dashboards.

ISCHS monetises through five primary streams: one-time certification program fees (the C5 and CPSCC programs anchor the portfolio), the recurring ONE Test subscription for certified counsellors and schools, expert empanelment and endorsement fees, online/distance education delivery, and corporate training services (notably POSH compliance and Train the Trainer programs). Revenue mechanics blend high-margin individual professional certification with mid-volume B2B contracts and a small but growing subscription layer. Distribution is hybrid — direct via physical training academies in Bangalore, Chennai (two locations), Bhopal, and Thiruvananthapuram, complemented by an empanelled member counsellor network that effectively resells ISCHS-endorsed services globally, plus international academic bases in Canada and the Middle East established in 2020. The company is registered as an autonomous skill-providing organisation under India's Ministry of Labour and Employment, as an academic MSME, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Name

International School of Counselling and Holistic Studies

Legal name

International School of Counselling and Holistic Studies

Website

https://ischs.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International School of Counselling and Holistic Studies (ISCHS) is a Kerala-domiciled, ISO 9001:2015-certified training institute that delivers licensed career counselling, psychometric, NLP, life coaching, and emotional intelligence certification programs through physical academies, online channels, and a 7,451+ member global counsellor network across 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Certification Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Holistic & Integrative Wellness Education (Ayurveda, Traditional Practices) (EDAAAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Psychoeducational & Educational Assessments (IEE Support) (EDAKACAD), Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ)

Keywords

• Career counselling training
• Psychometric assessment platform
• Certified coaching programs
• Holistic studies education
• NLP practitioner certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Program Fees: Revenue from certification programs including Certified International Career Counselling Professional, Certified Career Counsellor Cum Career Coach (C5), Certified Professional School Career Counsellor, Emotional Intelligence Coach, NLP Practitioner, Mindfulness Practitioner, Train the Trainer, Advanced Diploma in Counselling Skills, and various other certification courses. Programs delivered via classroom, distance, and online modes with varying durations and fee structures.
2. Psychometric Testing Subscriptions: ONE Test subscription provides unlimited tests and reports for certified counsellors, schools, training partners, and career guidance practices. Subscription-based model for career psychometric assessment tools.
3. Expert Empanelment: ISCHS audits, assesses, empanels and endorses experts from Counselling, Training, POSH and Career Counselling fields. Empanelled members receive endorsement and listing as SME experts in respective geographical locations.
4. Distance and Online Education: Programs delivered through 1-to-1 live learning via online classroom, mentor-guided live online training, and mentor-supported distance learning with individual mentor support.
5. Corporate Training Services: POSH (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) training for corporate employees, Train the Trainer programs for organizations like Election Commission of India. Delivered by expert trainers to organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

International School of Counselling and Holistic Studies (ISCHS) operates as a training and certification institute that delivers career counselling, psychometric assessment, NLP, life coaching, and holistic studies programs. It combines a behavioural research heritage with a structured training division offering certifications such as Certified Career Counsellor (C5), Certified Psychometric Test Expert (CPSCC), and short courses in mindfulness, parenting, and digital marketing. The institute also operates the ONE Test psychometric subscription platform, a Career Lab ecosystem, and corporate training (including POSH compliance) for schools, colleges, and organizations across India and select international markets.

Product overview

ISCHS offers a comprehensive portfolio of career counselling certification programs and an integrated psychometric assessment technology platform. The core offerings include Licensed Career Counselling certifications (C5, CPSCC), Psychometric Test Expert programs, Emotional Intelligence coaching, NLP, Life Coaching, and Mindfulness training delivered through classroom, distance education, and online self-learning modes. The ONE Test Subscription provides unlimited career psychometric testing for certified professionals. The technology ecosystem includes a psychometric assessment platform supporting 20 career clusters, 160+ career paths, and 3000+ occupations, complemented by AI-powered career guidance tools, a global career library, study abroad predictor, and virtual internship programs. The company operates across India with academic centres in Bangalore, Chennai, Bhopal, and Thiruvananthapuram, serving students from 25+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Indian Teachers World (ITW): CSR initiative for the skill development of the teaching fraternity across various schools in India.
• TrendZ
• ONE Test
• Career Lab
• GreenSignature Mandates

Products and services

• ONE Test Subscription
• Certified Career Counsellor (C5) Program
• Certified Professional School Counsellor & Career Counsellor (CPSCC)
• Certified International Psychometric Test Expert
• Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach (CEIC)
• Certified Global Career Counsellor (CGCIA)
• NLP Practitioner Certification
• Advanced Life Coach Certification
• Mindfulness Practitioner Program
• Train the Trainer Program
• Advanced Diploma in Counselling Skills
• Career Lab Ecosystem
• Global Career Library
• Study Abroad Universities Predictor
• Global Subject Selector
• Engineering Branch Selector
• Online Self-Learning Courses (Art of Conscious Parenting, Subconscious Smithy, Interview Skills, Dream Interpretation, Digital Marketing, Affirmation Therapy)
• Corporate Training & POSH Compliance Workshops
• Certificate Verification System

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,362+ certified participants trained and working globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• edumilestonescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019ISCHS signed associate partnership with edumilestones to develop advanced psychometric test platform tool for high quality career counselling process. Edumilestones provides CRM and technology infrastructure for the psychometric assessment platform.
• International Career Counsellors ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019ISCHS is the assessment partner of International Career Counsellors Club in India. All career development course certifications from ISCHS are accredited and endorsed by ICC Club Globally.
• Edu StepAheadminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership with Edu StepAhead for CGCIA (Certified Guidance Counsellor for International Admissions) program - India's most trusted study abroad counselling certification.
• QED TrainingscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Associated with European training organization QED Trainings as partner in international training. QED Trainings Chief Executive William Chadwick serves as Lead Training Consultant at ISCHS.
• Indian Teachers World (ITW) - CSR InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017CSR initiative - Indian Teachers World (ITW) initiated for the skill development of teaching fraternity across various schools in India. Reached 2800+ academicians by 2019.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mettl (Mercer Mettl): Online psychometric and skills assessment platform acquired by Mercer. Comparable to ISCHS on psychometric technology infrastructure and assessment-based decision tools, though positioned for hiring and employee evaluation rather than career counselling.
• SHL: Global leader in psychometric assessments for recruitment and development. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the psychometric assessment technology space, overlapping with ISCHS's ONE Test platform but serving enterprise talent assessment rather than career counselling.
• ETS (Educational Testing Service): Global non-profit educational testing and assessment organization. Comparable as a broad incumbent in standardized testing and psychometrics that overlaps with ISCHS's assessment and certification approach at scale.
• Career Launcher (CL Educate): Established Indian test-prep, education, and career services company offering career guidance alongside competitive exam preparation. Comparable to ISCHS as a broader incumbent targeting Indian students with career-focused offerings.

Direct peers

• Univariety: School-focused career counselling program provider in India that helps educational institutions establish career guidance cells. Directly comparable to ISCHS's CPSCC certification and school-segment offerings.
• Leverage Edu: India-based study abroad and career counselling platform offering admissions support and certification programs (e.g., CGCIA-type credentials). Directly comparable to ISCHS's Edu StepAhead partnership and study-abroad counselling track.
• iDreamCareer: Indian career counselling platform offering psychometric-based career guidance to students and professionals. Comparable to ISCHS in targeting the same career counselling demand with assessment-driven methodology.
• Mindler: India-based career counselling platform combining psychometric assessments with career guidance for students. Directly comparable to ISCHS in serving school students and working professionals seeking career direction through assessment-based counselling.

Emerging players

• VMock: AI-powered career services and resume optimization platform used by universities and business schools. Comparable to ISCHS's AI career planning tools and university-partnered career guidance mission.

Others

• edumilestones: Indian education technology platform and ISCHS's strategic technology partner for the psychometric test platform. Comparable as the underlying technology ecosystem partner powering ISCHS's assessment infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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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