International School of Dublin

What International School of Dublin does

International School of Dublin (ISD) is a private, non-profit, co-educational and non-denominational primary school located on Synge Street in Dublin 8, Ireland, founded in 2007 as Ireland's first International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School. The school delivers inquiry-based, transdisciplinary education for children aged 3.5 to 12 across four multi-grade classes (Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten 1 & 2, Grades 1-2, Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6), with average class size of 12 students, a maximum of 18 in Kindergarten and 20 in Grades 1-6, and a student-teacher ratio of approximately 7:1. The community comprises more than 20 nationalities, and the school supports non-native English speakers through dedicated EAL provision while offering specialist subjects in Spanish (taught by a native speaker), Performing Arts (drama, music, dance), and Physical Education (including swimming).

ISD's core product is the IB PYP curriculum, supplemented by an optional Before and After School Programme offering 30+ weekly clubs, a School Meals Programme supplied by local restaurants, on-demand School Transport via private taxis, and a Field Trips Programme aligned to Units of Inquiry. The technology stack centers on Google Classroom for blended learning, with smartboards, laptops, and iPads supporting a model in which teachers are physically present in classrooms while using virtual means to engage students — an approach recognized by RTE's Prime Time as the 'gold standard in virtual learning across Ireland' during the 2021 COVID-19 school closures.

The business model is tuition-driven: annual fees of €11,250 per student, billed in August, with sibling discounts of 10% for first and second siblings and 20% for third and additional siblings, plus optional fees for supplementary services. The school is a registered Irish charity (CHY20399, company registration 514210) governed by an independent voluntary Board of Directors (Chair: Ann Hinds; Directors: Patrick Keville, Brendan Morahan) and led operationally by Head of School and PYP Coordinator Cristen Schwab. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a year-round rolling admissions process including pre-enrolment form, school tour with informal student interview, pilot school morning, and reference checks, with marketing concentrated on the school's website, community referrals, and End of Unit Sharing events.

Name

International School of Dublin

Legal name

International School of Dublin

Website

https://internationalschooldublin.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International School of Dublin is a private, non-profit IB Primary Years Programme school in Dublin, Ireland, founded 2007, serving children ages 3.5-12 through an inquiry-based transdisciplinary curriculum, specialist subjects in Spanish, performing arts, and PE, and a multilingual community of 20+ nationalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Baccalaureate Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Primary school education
• IB PYP programme
• Private primary schooling
• Multilingual primary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for student enrollment. School fees are €11,250 per year, issued in August. For mid-year enrolments, fees are calculated and issued accordingly.
2. Optional Additional Services: Additional fees for optional programs including before/after school programmes, school meals programme, physical education swimming sessions, and additional English assistance (EAL) support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International School of Dublin (ISD) delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for children aged 3.5 to 12 as Ireland's first accredited IB World Primary School, founded in 2007. The core curriculum is supplemented by specialist subjects (Spanish, Performing Arts, EAL, Physical Education) and ancillary fee-based services such as before/after school programmes, school meals, transport, and field trips. The school operates as a private, non-denominational, co-educational institution accepting year-round enrolments.

Product overview

International School of Dublin operates as a unified educational institution offering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) as its core product. The programme is enhanced by specialist subjects including Performing Arts (drama, music, dance), Spanish language tuition, English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, and Physical Education. Supplementary services include Before and After School Programme (with 30+ club options), School Meals Programme, School Transport Service, and a Field Trips Programme. Virtual learning is integrated throughout the curriculum using Google Classroom as the primary platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP)
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Student-teacher ratio of approximately 7:1
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-school-of-dublin

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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