International Business School Washington

What International Business School Washington does

International Business School Washington (IBSW), founded in 2020 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, is a private international higher-education consortium that delivers multi-disciplinary academic programs through four sub-brands — School of Fashion, School of Hospitality, School of Business, and School of Technology — across six campuses in Washington D.C., Paris, Dubai, Montpellier, Lyon, and Bangalore, with parallel online delivery. The portfolio spans undergraduate degrees (BBA, BS, Bachelor), graduate degrees (Global MBA, MS, DBA), 11-month professional diplomas in fashion, culinary, and tourism, and over 50 short courses covering AWS, AI, Big Data, Blockchain, Adobe, and Articulate. Academic content is sourced and credentialed through partner institutions including Collège de Paris, Ascencia Business School, Keyce, ECEMA, and Ecole Conte, with state-recognized French certifications (e.g., RNCP Level 6) awarded through Ecole Conte for fashion programs. IBSW's Go Global mobility program enables cross-campus enrollment, and a franchise/licensing channel extends the brand to third-party operators. The institution does not publicly disclose tuition, revenue, headcount, or enrollment, and operates without external investment under the leadership of President Vinay Lamba and CEO Olivier de Lagarde, who also leads Collège de Paris. The business model rests on tuition from degree and diploma programs, fees from short courses and certifications, and licensing income from franchise partners, supplemented by Nextec Group's organizational infrastructure.

Name

International Business School Washington

Legal name

International Business School Washington

Website

https://ibswashington.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Business School Washington is a private higher-education consortium founded in 2020, delivering degree, diploma, and short courses across six campuses in the US, France, UAE, and India through Schools of Fashion, Business, Hospitality, and Technology.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (611410)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Branch/Partner Community Colleges (EDAHADAO), Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI), Business & Professional Language Training Abroad (EDAIAEAC), Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Higher education programs
• Business school degrees
• Fashion design education
• Hospitality management courses
• Technology certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Herndon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs including Global MBA, DBA, BBA, and MS programs spanning business, fashion, hospitality, and technology disciplines.
2. Diploma Programs: Revenue from professional diploma courses including Fashion Styling, Textile Design, Culinary Arts, Tourism, and Fashion Journalism diplomas.
3. Short Courses and Workshops: Revenue from over 50 short courses including Adobe training, AWS certifications, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Fashion Journalism, and International Cuisine programs.
4. Franchise Operations: Revenue from franchise partnerships extending IBSW brand and programs to partner institutions globally.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Business School Washington (IBSW) is a private higher-education consortium operating four schools (Fashion, Business, Hospitality, Technology) that deliver undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs, professional diplomas, and short certification courses across campuses in Washington D.C., Paris, Dubai, Montpellier, Lyon, and Bangalore. The institution earns revenue primarily from tuition on degree and diploma programs, with additional franchise and licensing income from partner institutions extending the IBSW brand. It also offers an English-as-a-Second-Language program and a Go Global student mobility program across its multi-campus network.

Product overview

International Business School Washington (IBSW) is an educational consortium consisting of multiple schools offering a diverse portfolio of academic programs. The institution operates as a platform of four distinct schools—School of Fashion, School of Hospitality, School of Business, and School of Technology—each functioning as a separate sub-brand with its own degree programs and diploma courses. IBSW's core product portfolio includes undergraduate programs (BBA, BS, Bachelor degrees), graduate programs (MBA, MS, DBA), professional diplomas, and short certification courses in technology (AWS, Cybersecurity, AI/ML, Blockchain) and creative software (Adobe Suite, Articulate). The consortium model enables cross-campus student mobility between Washington D.C., Paris, Dubai, Bangalore, Montpellier, and Lyon, while partner institutions including College de Paris, Ascencia Business School, Keyce, ECEMA, and Ecole Conte provide additional academic credibility and state-recognized certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School of Fashion: Fashion and textile design programs including degree and diploma courses
• School of Hospitality
• School of Business
• School of Technology
• IFLM - Institute of Fashion Luxury Management

Products and services

• English as a Second Language (ESL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 9 out of 10 employers value transversal skills (problem-solving, teamwork, curiosity) gained from educational experience abroad

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Collège de PariscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollège de Paris is a network of 12 higher education institutions in France promoting French excellence through training. Founded with institutions dating back to 1949, member schools share values of openness to international markets, teaching excellence, and individual attention for each student.
• Ecole ContecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcole Conte has specialized in applied arts since 1949 with a highly reputed method based on creation and professionalization. In the fields of fashion, textile, design, or luxury, Ecole Conte is a reference for professionals with major companies supporting student training.
• ECEMA LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECEMA was the first school in the Rhône-Alpes region to offer all of its alternating courses (post Bac +2). Offers work-study programs ensuring training of tomorrow's managers is carried out as close as possible to business reality.
• Keyce Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1995, Keyce Business School trains operational managers with state-recognized degree programs. Enjoys strong partnerships with national and international groups and local SMEs, developing specialized training in Business, Tourism, Info Tech, and Health.
• Ascencia Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAscencia Business School provides accessible programs in management, human resources, marketing, and sales management. Teachers are from the Department of Management Sciences of the Collège de Paris or industry professionals.
• GROUPE IGSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn umbrella group of independent non-profit associations founded in 1975, providing educational solutions through 5 training options. Works in close collaboration with 9,000 companies and many international universities.
• CEFAM (Centre d'Études Franco-Américain de Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 1986, CEFAM offers undergraduate and graduate business degrees based on the American education system with a study abroad program for American students from partner universities.
• IFLM (Institute of Fashion Luxury Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBSW's Dubai subsidiary focusing on delivery of quality fashion and design courses across all levels. Based in Dubai's Business Bay area providing professional networking opportunities.
• NexteccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and strategic partner providing organizational infrastructure and global business development expertise. Nextec Group operates across Education, IT Services, and Management Consulting sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Collège de Paris: IBSW is structured as the international wrapper around the Collège de Paris network of French higher-education institutions. The two are highly intertwined — IBSW's CEO Olivier de Lagarde is also Founder/President of Collège de Paris.
• University of Europe for Applied Sciences: UE is a private international university with campuses in Germany and beyond offering business, fashion, and technology programs. Comparable multi-vertical, multi-country higher-education platform targeting international students.
• SP Jain School of Global Management: SP Jain runs a multi-city model (Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney) with undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs and a global student mobility component. Directly comparable cross-border business education platform.
• Hult International Business School: Hult is a private international business school offering undergraduate, MBA, and executive programs across campuses in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai, and Shanghai. Closely aligned multi-country, multi-program model targeting globally mobile students.
• Paris School of Business: PSB is a Paris-based international business school offering undergraduate, MBA, and DBA programs with global partnerships. IBSW leadership (Guillaume Finck) previously served as Dean of Paris School of Business, and the programs directly overlap.
• Schiller International University: Schiller operates multi-campus degree programs across the USA and Europe (Paris, Heidelberg, Madrid, etc.) with a similar international mobility value proposition. Directly comparable business model and target student base to IBSW.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD: INSEAD is the global gold-standard international business school with campuses in France, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. While far larger and more prestigious, its multi-country, English-language MBA model defines the upper bound of IBSW's category.
• Webster University: Webster operates an extensive international campus network (Geneva, Vienna, Leiden, Athens, Tashkent, etc.) as part of a broader US-based university. Comparable global multi-campus platform serving similar internationally mobile students.

Emerging players

• ESMOD International: ESMOD is a network of international fashion schools with programs in Paris and many global cities, offering degrees and diplomas in fashion design. Comparable to IBSW's School of Fashion vertical with similar mobility/franchise characteristics.
• Mod'Art International: Mod'Art is a Paris-headquartered fashion management and design school with international franchise locations. Comparable niche player in fashion higher education with franchise-driven international expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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