International School of Pakistan

What International School of Pakistan does

International School of Pakistan (ISP) is a private, independent, co-educational K-12 institution founded in 1975 and headquartered at a single campus in Abraq Khaitan, Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait. The school operates under the recognition of the Ministry of Private Education Kuwait and offers a multi-board curriculum spanning Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) Pakistan, Cambridge Assessment International Education (IGCSE/AS/A Levels), and Pearson Edexcel. Its academic structure is organized into three divisions—KG/Primary (LKG through Grade 5), Junior (Grades 6–8), and Senior (Grades 9–12 with Federal Board streams in Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, Science General, and Commerce, plus the Cambridge/Edexcel international track). English is the medium of instruction with Urdu compulsory as a second language for Pakistani students through Higher Secondary level.

ISP serves a student body of 2,000+ pupils drawn primarily from Pakistani expatriate families in Kuwait, supplemented by international students from 16 nationalities. The school has produced 6,000+ graduates since inception and recorded strong academic outcomes, including capturing all top FBISE HSSC-II positions and the top 31 SSC-II positions in Kuwait in 2021. Day-to-day operations run Sunday through Thursday, 07:20 AM to 01:30 PM. The school is owned by Abdullah Rashid Al-Hufaiti with Nadia Al-Hufaiti serving as Director; academic leadership is split between Anjum Masood (Principal, Junior/Senior Section since 2005) and Bushra Riaz (Principal, KG/Primary Section since 2012), supported by two Vice Principals.

The business model is a subscription/recurring tuition model with three billing terms per academic year (April, September/October, December). Tuition is tiered by grade level, ranging from 366 KD/year for LKG-UKG to 504 KD/year for Grades 9-12 under the Federal Board track, with a premium 1,320 KD/year tier for IGCSE/AS/A Level programs under the Cambridge/Edexcel pathway. Go-to-market is direct enrollment at campus via an admission test for UKG through Grade 9, with awareness generated through Facebook, Instagram, the school's website (isp.edu.kw), notice boards, and word-of-mouth through existing parent networks. Marketing is low-intensity and community-driven, with no third-party distributors, resellers, or online enrollment channels. Auxiliary revenue from school-branded uniforms and textbooks sold on-campus is immaterial to the overall model.

Name

International School of Pakistan

Legal name

International School of Pakistan, Kuwait

Website

https://isp.edu.kw

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

International School of Pakistan is a private K-12 co-educational institution in Kuwait, founded in 1975, serving 2,000+ students—primarily Pakistani expatriates—through Federal Board, Cambridge, and Edexcel curricula from KG/Primary through Grade 12 and IGCSE/AS/A Levels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• K-12 education
• International school
• IGCSE program
• FBISE curriculum
• A-Level programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Abraq Khaitan, Al Farwaniyah

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school generates revenue through term-based tuition fees paid by families. Fees are structured per academic term (three terms per year: April, September/October, December). Different fee tiers apply based on grade level, with higher fees for IGCSE/AS/AL programs. The academic year runs from April to March.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International School of Pakistan (ISP) is a private K-12 co-educational institution in Kuwait offering academic programs from LKG through Grade 12, plus IGCSE and International AS/A Levels. The school delivers instruction in English with Urdu as a compulsory second language and operates across three divisions (KG/Primary, Junior, and Senior), with affiliated curricula from FBISE Islamabad, Cambridge Assessment International Education, and Pearson Edexcel.

Product overview

International School of Pakistan (ISP) is a comprehensive K-12 educational institution offering a multi-board curriculum structure. The school provides three main academic divisions: KG/Primary Section (LKG to Grade 5), Junior Section (Grades 6-8), and Senior Section (Grades 9-12). ISP offers multiple credential pathways including Federal Board (FBISE) for Pakistani nationals, Cambridge International IGCSE programme, and International AS/A Levels through both Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel. The school operates as a unified educational service with affiliated boards providing recognized qualifications, supplemented by auxiliary services including a school book shop for uniforms and textbooks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KG/Primary Section Kindergarten (LKG/UKG) and Primary education (Grade 1-5) serving children aged approximately 3-11 years, following Oxford curriculum for English, Social Studies, and Science subjects.
• Junior Section Middle school education covering Grade 6-8, designed to facilitate transition from primary to high school learning with inclusive programs and co-curricular activities including Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, debates, and science exhibitions.
• Senior Section (Federal Board) High school program for Grade 9-12 following Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) curriculum, offering Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, Science General, and Commerce streams.
• IGCSE Programme Two-year International General Certificate of Secondary Education programme leading to Cambridge International examinations, typically with students sitting seven to nine subjects.
• IAS/IAL (International AS & A Levels) International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level qualifications offered through Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel, covering subjects including English Language, Information Technology, Business, Accounting, Economics, and Sciences.
• School Uniform & Books School-branded uniforms and textbooks available for purchase at the school's book shop, with specific dress codes for different grade levels (Kindergarten, Grades 1-8, and Grades 9-12/IGCSE/A Levels).

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• British CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020ISP students participated in and won first prize in the Your World Competition organized by British Council for 2020/2021 in Kuwait. This indicates a relationship for student competitions and international educational programs.
• Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), IslamabadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1975ISP is affiliated with FBISE Islamabad, Pakistan's official examination board. The affiliation has been in place since the school's founding in 1975. Students follow FBISE curriculum for Grades 9-12 and sit for SSC and HSSC examinations administered by the board. This partnership provides Pakistani credentialing and recognition for the school's secondary education programs.
• Cambridge Assessment International Education (University of Cambridge)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISP offers Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level programs. The school is affiliated with Cambridge International, part of the University of Cambridge. Students sit for internationally recognized examinations leading to Cambridge credentials accepted by universities worldwide. The school follows Cambridge curriculum standards and assessment frameworks.
• Pearson EdexcelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISP offers Edexcel International AS and A Level programs alongside Cambridge. The school provides IAS (International AS) and IAL (International A Level) subjects in areas including English Language, Information Technology, Business, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mechanics, Islamiat, and Arabic. Edexcel credentials provide additional university placement pathways for students.
• Ministry of Private Education, KuwaitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISP is officially recognized by the Ministry of Private Education, Kuwait. This government recognition is essential for the school's legal operation as a private educational institution in Kuwait and validates the credentials awarded to students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Pakistan International School, Kuwait: Pakistan International School is a K-12 institution in Kuwait serving the Pakistani expatriate community, with overlapping curriculum (FBISE) and similar tuition-based revenue model. It is the most direct comparable to ISP within the Pakistani school segment.
• American School of Kuwait: American School of Kuwait is an independent K-12 institution offering international curriculum (including AP) to a diverse expatriate community. It competes for the same pool of internationally-oriented families in Kuwait seeking English-medium education.
• Pakistan English School, Kuwait: Pakistan English School is another Kuwait-based Pakistani-affiliated K-12 school offering English-medium instruction and FBISE curriculum. It targets the same expatriate demographic and competes for the same student pipeline as ISP.
• Kuwait English School: Kuwait English School is a private K-12 institution in Kuwait delivering a British-style curriculum including IGCSE and A-Levels. It overlaps with ISP on the international curriculum pathway and competes for the same expatriate family segment.
• British School of Kuwait: British School of Kuwait delivers a British curriculum (IGCSE and A-Levels) to expatriate and local families. It directly competes with ISP's Cambridge/Edexcel tier for families seeking internationally portable credentials.
• Indian Community School, Kuwait: Indian Community School serves the Indian expatriate community in Kuwait with a K-12 English-medium program and CBSE/ICSE curricula. It is structurally analogous to ISP, operating the same community-anchored, expat-focused K-12 model in Kuwait.

Regional players

• Gulf English School: Gulf English School is a K-12 institution in Kuwait offering British curriculum pathways. While sharing the Kuwait market with ISP, it serves a somewhat different mix of families and provides a regional benchmark for international-school pricing.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/isp.kuwait
• Instagraminstagram.com/isp_kuwait_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-school-of-pakistan

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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