International School of Curaçao

What International School of Curaçao does

International School of Curaçao (ISC) is a non-profit private K-12 institution located in Willemstad, Curaçao, founded in 1968 and formally registered as Stichting International School of Curaçao in 1971. The school operates from a single campus at Koninginnelaan in Emmastad and serves students from early years (K4) through grade 12, with a stated 1:5 faculty-to-student ratio and a community of 15+ nationalities. ISC is the only full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school in Curaçao and one of few in the Caribbean, having completed its Primary Years Programme (PYP) authorization in May 2026 and Middle Years Programme (MYP) re-authorization during the 2025-2026 school year, on top of its existing Diploma Programme (DP) authorization. The school also holds NEASC accreditation (25+ years), College Board SAT/AP and ACT testing center designations, and membership in the Tri-Association of American Schools in South America, Caribbean, and Central America.

ISC's core academic product is a college preparatory IB curriculum complemented by extensive support services (Learning Resource, English as an Additional Language, Reading Support, Health Center with on-site nurse, School Counselor, College Counseling, Media Center with ~17,000 catalogued items) and co-curricular programs (Athletics, Orchestra, Visual Arts, Music & Choir, Model United Nations with THIMUN/PANAMUN participation, Global Issues Network, NHS/NJHS Kayena Chapter, CAS). Technology infrastructure includes Google Apps for Education on a managed isc.cw domain, a 1:1 iPad program for K-3, Chromebook labs for grades 4-12, Follett Destiny for library management, Savvas E-Books, and Turnitin for academic integrity.

The school's business model is non-profit tuition-based: revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition and fees (not publicly disclosed), supplemented by After School Activity fees under the Learning Plus Program, community donations via the ISC Legacy Fund, and need-based support disbursed through the Financial Aid Program and Daniel Cwik Memorial Scholarship. The customer base consists of mid-market expatriate families and local Curaçaoan families seeking internationally accredited English-language education for their children. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the school website, informational tours, open houses, and community events. There is no parent company, no venture capital or private equity ownership, and the school is governed by an independent School Board.

Name

International School of Curaçao

Legal name

Stichting International School of Curaçao

Website

https://isc.cw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International School of Curaçao is a non-profit private K-12 institution in Willemstad offering the only full International Baccalaureate continuum on the island, serving expatriate and local families with NEASC-accredited college preparatory education since 1968.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• IB World School
• College preparatory curriculum
• English-language instruction
• Private school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Willemstad, Curacao

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: ISC is a non-profit private school that generates revenue primarily through tuition and fees charged to enrolled students. The school offers a Financial Aid Program and a Daniel Cwik Memorial Scholarship for qualifying students. There are also After School Activity fees under the Learning Plus Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International School of Curaçao is a fully accredited, non-profit private K-12 institution offering a full International Baccalaureate-continuum education (PYP, MYP, DP) from early years (K4) through grade 12. The school serves both expatriate and local families on Curaçao with English-language, college preparatory instruction, complemented by support services (Learning Resource, EAL, College Counseling), co-curricular programs (athletics, music, visual arts, MUN, GIN, NHS/NJHS, CAS), and after-school Learning Plus activities.

Product overview

International School of Curaçao is a fully accredited, non-profit private school offering comprehensive international education from early years (K4) through grade 12. The school operates as a unified educational institution organized into Elementary School (K4-5th grade) and Middle/High School (grades 6-12) divisions. ISC is an IB World School authorized to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), with candidate status for the Primary Years Programme (PYP), making it a full IB-continuum school and the only one in Curaçao. The school provides extensive support services (Learning Resource, EAL, Reading Support, Health Center, Counseling, College Counseling, Media Center), co-curricular programs (Athletics, Music, Orchestra, Visual Arts, Model UN, Global Issues Network, NHS/NJHS, CAS), and after-school activities through the Learning Plus Program. The school integrates technology through a 1:1 iPad program, Chromebook labs, Google Apps for Education, and various digital learning platforms. Financial support is available through the Daniel Cwik Memorial Scholarship and ISC Legacy Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Learning Plus: After School Activities program that complements and enhances the academic program by providing an array of activities for the school community including STEM, athletics, arts, and life skills.
• Daniel Cwik Memorial Scholarship
• ISC Legacy Fund

Products and services

• Elementary School Program Grades K4-5 program featuring the one-to-one iPad program, Chromebooks for grades 4-5, and the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) as candidate school, with specialist classes in Music, Art, PE, Media, and Spanish or Dutch. Designed for students aged approximately 4-11.
• Middle and High School Program Grades 6-12 program implementing the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6-10 and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) for grades 11-12, preparing students for university in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Netherlands, and beyond.
• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Authorized PYP program (K4-5th grade) that encourages inquiry, student agency, and global citizenship through the International Baccalaureate framework for elementary students.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Authorized MYP program for grades 6-10 offering a challenging framework with practical connections between studies and the real world through eight subject groups and Approaches to Learning skills.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Two-year pre-university curriculum for grades 11-12, offering six subjects across language, sciences, mathematics, and arts, with core components including Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS.
• Support Programs Student services including Learning Resource (LR) for specific learning difficulties, English as an Additional Language (EAL), Reading Support, Health Center with on-site nurse, School Counselor, and College Counseling. Designed for enrolled K-12 students requiring learning, language, health, social-emotional, or college application support.
• Learning Plus After School Activities Non-profit after-school program offered in two 10-week blocks (September-November and February-May), featuring STEM/STEAM, athletics, languages, and life skills activities for enrolled students and the wider school community.
• Athletics Program Secondary school physical education and athletics program fostering resilience, teamwork, leadership, and lifelong appreciation for health and well-being through competitive opportunities and interscholastic events.
• Music and Choir Program General music classes for K4-5th grade and after-school choir for middle school, with instruction in voice, ukulele, guitar, drums, piano, and bass.
• Orchestra Program Orchestra program for grades 6-12, including a Suzuki Violin Program for K4-K5 students; requires 30 minutes daily practice and annual concert performances.
• Visual Arts Program Visual arts across PYP (K4-5th), MYP (6th-10th), and DP (11th-12th), covering drawing, painting, sculpture, design, and digital media with emphasis on creative process and critical thinking.
• Model United Nations (MUN) Simulation of UN lobbying, resolution writing, public speaking, and debate; students may attend THIMUN and PANAMUN conferences, and the school hosts its annual ISCMUN conference.
• Global Issues Network (GIN) Membership in an international non-profit organization empowering students to collaborate on project-based solutions for global and local issues, fostering global citizenry and service learning.
• Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) Required IB Diploma Program component with three strands (Creativity, Activity, Service) spanning 18 months with project-based learning for IBDP students.
• National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Kayena Chapter recognizes outstanding high school and middle school students demonstrating excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
• College Counseling Guides students through the college application process with support for Common App and Studielink platforms, university visits, workshops, and preparation for institutions in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia.
• Media Center Library and media center comprising Elementary Library, Middle/High School Library, and Chrome Lab, housing approximately 17,000 catalogued items in English, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese, and Curaçao sections.
• Health Center On-site health center with a nurse available 7:30 am to 2:00 pm, providing first aid, medications, health advice, and promotion of physical and mental health for the ISC community.
• Daniel Cwik Memorial Scholarship Scholarship program supporting highly motivated and talented students from Curaçao who demonstrate financial need; applications open annually in January.
• ISC Legacy Fund Community giving fund supporting ISC's short- and long-term goals, currently raising funds for the completion of the Legacy Theater.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% authorization rate for PYP, MYP re-authorization completed successfully in 2025-2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• International Baccalaureate (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISC is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the MYP and DP programmes, and earned PYP authorization in May 2026. ISC is a member of the IB global network of 3,475 schools in 144 countries. The IB provides curriculum frameworks, assessment standards, professional development, and university recognition support.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) - Pamoja Online CoursessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerISC offers Pamoja online IB DP courses for subjects not available on campus. Pamoja Education provides online IB Diploma Programme courses, with ISC's College Counselor serving as Pamoja Site Coordinator.
• International Centre for Missing & Exploited ChildrensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerISC has adopted the Tri-Child Protection Badge, demonstrating the school's commitment to child protection standards aligned with international protocols.
• UNICEFsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerISC has adopted the Tri-Child Protection Badge, demonstrating alignment with UNICEF child protection frameworks.
• THIMUN (The Hague International Model United Nations)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerISC's top MUN students attend THIMUN, the largest MUN conference in the world. ISC also hosts its own ISCMUN conference annually.
• PANAMUN (Panama Model United Nations)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerISC students attend the Panama Model United Nations conference (PANAMUN) in Panama City, Panama as part of the MUN programme.
• Google Apps for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationISC uses Google Apps for Education (GAFE) across all grade levels, providing students and teachers with Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Calendar, and Classroom on a secure school-managed domain.
• Follett Destiny Library Management SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe Media Center uses Follett Destiny for cataloguing and managing approximately 17,000 items, accessible via OPAC.
• Savvas Learning Company (E-Book Platform)Technology or IntegrationISC uses Savvas E-Books and learning platforms, including Elevate Science and Miller & Levine Biology apps for iPad users.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/internationalschoolofcuracao
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-school-of-cura%C3%A7ao

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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