International School Groningen

Name

International School Groningen

Legal name

International School Groningen

Website

https://isgroningen.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Baccalaureate Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• International education
• IB programmes
• Secondary schooling
• English-medium instruction
• University preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Haren

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees: School fees charged to parents for international education. The International School Groningen is able to offer high quality international education at a reasonable cost due to funding from the Dutch Ministry of Education. Fees for 2025/26 are €7800 payable over ten months, with predicted increase to €8000 for 2026/7.
2. Application fees: Non-refundable application fee charged during the application process to cover administrative costs.
3. Additional services and activities: Fees for school trips, social events, IB (DP2) Diploma Exam fees, and MYP5 Record of Achievement fees are not included in the base tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International School Groningen is a private IB World School delivering English-medium secondary education through the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (ages 11–16) and Diploma Programme (ages 16–18), plus a transfer pathway for Dutch havo-vwo students. Teaching and student progress are managed via the ManageBac platform, while families apply through OpenApply and access resources through SharePoint-based portals on the shared campus with Maartenscollege in Haren.

Product overview

International School Groningen offers a unified educational platform consisting of two International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes: the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students ages 11-16 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for students ages 16-18. The school also offers a transfer pathway for Dutch havo-vwo students to join the DP. Supporting services include English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, and the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) programme is integrated into the DP curriculum. Students access learning through Managebac portal and apply through OpenApply. The school shares its campus with Maartenscollege and plans a new campus development from 2028.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Middle Years Programme (MYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for students aged 11–16, recognized in 100 countries. Curriculum covers eight subject groups including language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, mathematics, physical and health education, arts, and design.
• Diploma Programme (DP) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for students aged 16–18, recognized in more than 150 countries. Includes DP Core components: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), preparing students for leading universities worldwide.
• Transferring to Diploma Programme Pathway programme for Dutch havo-vwo students aged 16–18 entering their vwo years to join the IB Diploma Programme, enabling completion of secondary education in English alongside international students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% DP pass rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Stichting CarmelcollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISG is part of Stichting Carmelcollege, a Dutch school group. The parent organization provides operational support and governance. ISG shares its campus with Maartenscollege, another school under Carmelcollege, allowing students at both schools free use of campus facilities.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISG is an IB World School authorized to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The IB organization provides curriculum frameworks, assessment standards, and global network support.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISG holds CIS accreditation, demonstrating commitment to meeting high international education standards. CIS provides accreditation services and professional development for international schools.
• Dutch International Schools (DIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISG is part of the Dutch International Schools network, recognized and financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. This recognition enables the school to offer quality international education at subsidized rates.
• MaartenscollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaartenscollege is a Dutch secondary school that shares the ISG campus in Haren. Students at both schools have free use of campus facilities including 11 labs, 3 gymnasiums, and art & design studios.
• International Primary School GSVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIPS GSV is located adjacent to the ISG campus, providing a pathway for primary-aged international students to transition to ISG for secondary education.
• International Welcome Centre NorthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGroningen city provides referral services through the International Welcome Centre North to assist families moving to the area with administrative needs and social contact. Advice is offered in English.
• University of GroningenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Groningen is the prestigious university in the city, one of the oldest in the Netherlands. ISG's location near this university contributes to the city's vibrant student population and academic atmosphere that benefits the school community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-school-groningen

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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