International School of Broward

What International School of Broward does

International School of Broward (ISB) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Hollywood, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 12 under charter management by RISE Education Management with an 18-employee operating footprint. The school's core academic offering is built around a trilingual instructional model (French, Spanish, and Mandarin) supported by formal French immersion programming delivered through France's CNED online curriculum, preparation pathways for French national exams (Baccalauréat, Brevet, and DELF/DALF), AP coursework, dual enrollment, and four themed specialty academies spanning Law, Science, Language, and Cybersecurity CTE.

ISB's most differentiated structural feature is its status as the only public school in South Florida authorized to sponsor F-1 student visas, allowing it to enroll international fee-paying students alongside local Broward County residents within a charter framework. The school holds a Florida "A" school designation and Cognia/AdvancED institutional accreditation, and operates on a standard K-12 technology stack (PowerSchool student information system, CNED instructional platform, Educare parent communication application) with no disclosed proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or technology-driven product surface.

The business model is a hybrid public charter: zero tuition for enrolled families, with revenue generated from two streams — Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) per-pupil allocations from the state for resident students, and F-1 visa sponsorship fees from international enrollees. Operational leadership is led by Executive Director Dr. Carmella Morton (PhD in Education, 25+ years of charter school experience) and Principal Dr. Henry Crawford, with the institution currently marketing for 2026-2027 enrollment and operating a Summer Enrichment Camp program.

Name

International School of Broward

Legal name

International School of Broward

Website

https://isbcharterschool.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International School of Broward is a tuition-free public charter school in Hollywood, Florida, serving grades 6-12 through a trilingual French/Spanish/Mandarin model with French immersion and F-1 visa sponsorship for international students. It is operated by RISE Education Management and funded via Florida per-pupil allocations and F-1 fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Charter Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB), International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI)

Keywords

• Charter secondary education
• Bilingual immersion schooling
• French immersion programs
• F1 visa student services
• Public charter academies

Headquarters

HQ city

Hollywood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Per-Pupil Funding: As a public charter school, ISB receives funding from the Florida Education Finance Program based on student enrollment. This is the primary revenue source.
2. F1 Visa Sponsorship Services: The school charges a fee for F1 visa coordination services including applying for F1 status on behalf of international students and coordinating with the US Embassy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International School of Broward is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades 6-12 in Broward County, Florida, offering bilingual education with French, Spanish, and Mandarin language programs. The school's core offerings include structured academic curricula, specialized academies (Law, Science, Language), a Cybersecurity CTE program, French immersion via the CNED platform, AP courses and dual enrollment, and F1 visa sponsorship services for international students — the only public school in South Florida authorized to provide this pathway.

Product overview

International School of Broward is a free public charter school serving grades 6-12 with a bilingual/global focus. The school offers a unified educational program centered on French immersion with additional Spanish and Mandarin language studies. The portfolio includes specialized academies (Law Academy, Science Academy, Language Academy), a Cybersecurity CTE program, and a Summer Enrichment Camp. Students can prepare for French national exams (Baccalauréat, Brevet, DELF) through the CNED online instructional program. The school also accepts F1 visa students and provides extracurricular activities including athletics (basketball, football, soccer, volleyball), clubs (chess, debate, robotics), and arts programs.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Law Academy A law studies program featuring mock trial, the Nova Southeastern University Street Law Program, legal studies coursework, internship opportunities, national capitol field trips, debate class, and public speaking for ISB students in grades 6-12.
• Science Academy A science studies program featuring labs, the Cyber Security CTE Program, robotics, science competitions, science-related field trips, and STEM career connection activities for ISB students in grades 6-12.
• Language Studies Academy A language studies program featuring the French CNED Program, foreign language club, AP classes, international field trips, language competitions, and heritage clubs for ISB students in grades 6-12.
• Cybersecurity CTE Program A career and technical education program in cybersecurity designed to prepare ISB students for college or immediate placement in the cybersecurity field.
• French Immersion Programming A dual-language immersion program teaching academic courses in French, including History and Science, with preparation for French national exams (Baccalauréat, Brevet, DELF), supported by the CNED online instructional program.
• Summer Enrichment Camp A summer camp program providing enrichment activities for students during summer break, offered by International School of Broward.
• F1 Visa Sponsorship Services A fee-based service in which International School of Broward applies for F1 visa status on behalf of international students and coordinates with the U.S. Embassy, available only through ISB as the only public school in South Florida offering F1 sponsorship.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bac Français ES – 100% passing rate with 57% with honors
• +5 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cognia (formerly AdvancED)coreOthersAccreditation body that provides global accreditation, assessment, and improvement services. ISB is fully accredited by Cognia/AdvancED.
• CNED (Centre National d'Enseignement à Distance)coreTechnology or IntegrationFrench national distance education provider offering online instructional programs. ISB uses CNED for French immersion enrichment with tutoring support, preparing students for BREVET and DELF exams.
• Worldwise SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner organization supporting international school programs and exchanges.
• SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)coreOthersRegional accreditation body for educational institutions in the southern United States.
• AP (Advanced Placement)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollege Board program offering AP courses and exams. ISB offers AP French Language and Literature, AP Spanish Language, and other AP courses.
• DELF/DALF (Diplôme d'études en langue française)coreTechnology or IntegrationFrench government language certification exams administered through the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ISB prepares students for these internationally recognized French language diplomas.
• French Ministry of Foreign AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment body overseeing French language education abroad. Partners include AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Étranger) for French schools worldwide.
• Nova Southeastern UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for the Law Academy's Street Law Program, providing legal studies curriculum and internship opportunities for ISB students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lycée Français de la Floride: French-curriculum private school in Florida serving French-speaking and bilingual families with French national exam preparation. Directly comparable to ISB's French immersion and CNED-based Brevet/Baccalauréat pathway, though operates as a private tuition-based institution.
• RISE Academy School of Science & Technology: Sister school under RISE Education Management with a STEM/CTE focus and 'Florida School of Excellence' designation. Shares operating leadership (Dr. Carmella Morton), charter structure, and Florida public charter school model with ISB.

Broad incumbents

• American Heritage School: Large private K-12 school in Broward County with extensive college-prep, AP, and STEM programs. Comparable as a Florida-based college-prep school competing for the same Broward County high-performing-student market, though operates at much larger scale and on a private tuition model.
• Pine Crest School: Established Florida private K-12 school with strong AP/college-prep offerings and a Fort Lauderdale campus. Comparable Broward County competitor for academically ambitious families, particularly those prioritizing college readiness credentials.

Others

• Cognia (formerly AdvancED): Global accreditation body that accredits ISB. Comparable as a standards-setter and ecosystem participant in the same K-12 education quality framework within which ISB operates.
• Nova Southeastern University: Florida private university partnering with ISB on the Law Academy's Street Law Program. Comparable as a Florida postsecondary institution with which ISB shares an active dual-enrollment/internship partnership serving the same student pipeline.
• Centre National d'Enseignement à Distance (CNED): France's official distance education provider and ISB's core curriculum partner for French immersion. Comparable as an enabling educational content and instruction provider that supports ISB's French national exam pathway.
• Florida International University (FIU): Major Florida public university with extensive dual enrollment programs. Comparable as an FEPP-funded Florida public education provider and potential downstream destination for ISB graduates, with overlap in dual-enrollment partnerships.

Regional players

• Atlantic Technical College: Florida public CTE-focused school serving Broward County students with career and technical education programs including technology tracks. Comparable as a Florida public school offering CTE pathways, overlapping with ISB's Cybersecurity CTE program.
• Cypress Bay High School: Large public high school in Broward County offering AP courses and dual enrollment. Comparable as a Florida public high school competing for the same Broward County college-prep demographic, though lacks ISB's French immersion and international student differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/isbcharterschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/internationalschoolofbroward
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/international-school-of-broward-l

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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