INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN

What INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN does

International School of Port of Spain (ISPS) is a private, co-educational day school in Westmoorings, Trinidad and Tobago, delivering a college preparatory, Pre-K through Grade 12 program to approximately 274 students representing over 33 nationalities. Founded in 1994 as a partnership among parents and corporate sponsors, ISPS operates on a US curriculum model layered with International Baccalaureate authorization for the Primary Years Programme (PYP, Pre-K to Grade 5) and Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 6-10), a Cognia-accredited US High School Diploma, and College Board Advanced Placement courses including the AP Capstone Diploma option. The school holds dual NEASC and IB World School accreditation, is registered with the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Education, and is a member of AMISA, providing the portable credentials that internationally mobile families rely on.

ISPS is delivered on a 1.3-hectare campus with 50 classrooms, science and computer labs, a Robotics Lab and Innovation Space, aquaponics and hydroponics facilities, an on-site theatre, gym, cafeteria, and nurse's clinic, plus an additional two acres of athletic fields accessed via a 2008 MOU. Technology integration is built on Schoology LMS, PowerSchool enrollment, Google Suite, and a Grades 5-12 BYOD policy. Faculty averages over 20 years of teaching experience, with average class size of 13 (max 22) and a 22:1 student-to-teacher ratio in K-12. Student Support Services include an English Language Learning program, learning accommodations, and a college counseling office.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition under two pricing tiers (international $10,908-$21,412; domestic $8,787-$18,988), supplemented by a one-time capital contribution to the building fund ($2,000-$6,000), a $100 application fee, and ancillary fees for external examinations, after-school activities, and vacation camps. The go-to-market is sales-led with a strong community-led overlay: direct online application via PowerSchool, on-campus and virtual tours, Open Houses, Scholarship Information Sessions, and testimonial-driven referrals. Priority admission is extended to families of the four founding corporate shareholders (Embassy of the United States of America, EOG Resources Trinidad Limited, BP Trinidad and Tobago, and Shell Trinidad and Tobago), alongside British Gas, providing a stable institutional demand pipeline.

Name

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PORT OF SPAIN

Legal name

The International School of Port of Spain

Website

https://isps.edu.tt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

International School of Port of Spain is a private Pre-K through Grade 12 international day school in Trinidad and Tobago, delivering IB (PYP and MYP), US diploma, and AP programs to about 274 students from 33+ nationalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDADAAAJ

International/Transnational Education Authorities (e.g., cross-border recognition)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Education Ministries, Departments & Regulatory Agencies

Keywords

• International education services
• College preparatory schooling
• IB World School programs
• K-12 private schooling
• Advanced Placement courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Westmoorings

HQ country

Trinidad & Tobago

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Tuition: Tuition fees for internationally mobile students, families affiliated with multinational businesses/agencies, diplomatic organizations, or non-permanent residents of Trinidad & Tobago. Annual tuition ranges from $10,908 (Pre-K 3) to $21,412 (Grades 9-12).
2. Domestic Tuition: Tuition for Trinidad & Tobago citizens, residents, or those under CSME regulations. Annual tuition ranges from $8,787 (Pre-K 3) to $18,988 (Grades 9-12).
3. Capital Contribution to Building Fund: Non-refundable one-time contribution per student: Pre-K 3 is $2,000 (remainder $4,000 due in K4), K4 to Grade 12 is $6,000, Post-CSEC students pay $2,000 per year of attendance.
4. Application Fee: USD 100.00 per applicant application fee.
5. External Examination Fees: AP exam fees and MYP eAssessment fees are responsibility of families and not included in tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

International School of Port of Spain (ISPS) is a private, co-educational day school delivering a US college-preparatory curriculum from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school is authorized as an IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (PYP, Pre-K to Grade 5) and Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 6-10), and offers a Cognia-accredited US High School Diploma pathway with College Board Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the AP Capstone Diploma. It serves internationally mobile families, diplomatic personnel, corporate-sponsored families, and local Trinidad and Tobago families on a single 3.3-acre Westmoorings campus.

Product overview

The International School of Port of Spain is a private, co-educational day school offering a unified educational program from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. The school operates on a US curriculum model with IB authorization for the Primary Years Programme (PYP, Pre-K to Grade 5) and Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 6-10), complemented by a US High School Diploma with Advanced Placement options (AP and AP Capstone). This tiered program structure progresses from foundational elementary education through middle school skill development to college preparatory high school coursework, supported by extracurricular activities including athletics, arts, and community service. The school also provides Student Support Services encompassing English Language Learning, special needs accommodation, counseling, and college counseling to support student success across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB-authorized program for students in Pre-Kindergarten 3 to Grade 5 that focuses on structured inquiry as a vehicle for learning, addressing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs alongside academic requirements.
• Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB-authorized program for students in Grades 6-10 designed to meet the developmental needs of adolescents and bridge the transition from elementary to high school, including Approaches to Learning, subject-specific objectives, and service learning components.
• US High School Diploma Program American high school diploma program accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED), preparing students for university admission in North America and abroad.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College Board AP courses offered in Grades 11-12, including AP Seminar, AP English Language and Composition, AP Studio Art, AP Biology, and other AP exams.
• After School Activities Program Extracurricular program offering sports (soccer, volleyball, basketball), arts (music, drama, visual arts, design), clubs, service learning, and summer, Easter, and Christmas camps.
• Student Support Services Academic and social-emotional support including English Language Learning (ELL) program, learning support, counseling, and college guidance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average class size of 13 students (max 22)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Westmoorings South East LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008MOU partner providing access to additional 1.0949 hectares (2 acres) of land including playing fields, practice field, football field, and jogging track. Located along north eastern end of ISPS site, available 7:00am-4:30pm for school use.
• Guardian Properties Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Collaborated with Ministry of Education and Port of Spain Corporation to secure the permanent campus site in Westmoorings. Guardian Properties Ltd. helped facilitate the land acquisition for the current campus location.
• Beaver ConstructionminorOthers · 1 January 1998Appointed as main contractor for campus construction project that began January 1998. Students moved to new campus in May 1999.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Harrow International Schools (AISL Harrow): Global operator of premium boarding and day schools (including Harrow Cayman and Harrow Hong Kong) offering British and IB curricula. Comparable in premium pricing and international student mix, but operates at much larger scale and as part of a multi-campus portfolio.
• Cognita Schools: Global K-12 school group operating premium international schools across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Comparable in international curriculum mix and premium positioning, but at significantly greater scale and with multi-country portfolio diversification.

Direct peers

• Bermuda High School for Girls: Premier private school in Bermuda offering IB programmes to a multi-national student body including diplomatic and financial-services families. Comparable in Caribbean-Atlantic positioning, IB mix, and premium-pricing structure.
• St. Andrew's School (Bahamas): K-12 international school in Nassau offering American curriculum with international student mix. Comparable in size band, Caribbean location, and college-preparatory focus to ISPS.
• International School of Havana: Non-profit international school in Havana serving diplomatic, business, and local families with IB and US-style curriculum. Comparable in Caribbean regional context, international student body, and IB authorization mix to ISPS.
• The Codrington School: Independent international day school in Barbados offering IB programmes and serving a multinational student body. Similar Caribbean regional positioning, IB authorization profile, and premium-pricing model to ISPS.
• Cayman International School: K-12 international school in Grand Cayman offering IB and US-style curriculum to a multi-national student body. Directly comparable to ISPS in scale (~700 students), international student mix, and Caribbean location serving expatriate and local families.
• British West Indies Collegiate (BWIC): Private international school in Grand Cayman offering IGCSE and AP programs to expatriate and local Caymanian students. Closely comparable business model, curriculum mix, and Caribbean regional positioning to ISPS.
• Lyford Cay International School (LCIS): Private international school in Nassau, Bahamas offering IB programmes to a predominantly international student body. Comparable in Caribbean location, IB curriculum mix, and premium expatriate-serving positioning.

Others

• AMISA (American International Schools in the Americas): Network of American-style international schools across the Americas of which ISPS is a member. Indirect comparator for benchmarking curriculum, accreditation standards, and regional competitive positioning rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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