International Study and Vacation

What International Study and Vacation does

International Study and Vacation (ISV), founded in 2010 and headquartered at 444 Madison Avenue, New York, is a privately held, bootstrapped provider of summer study-holiday programs for international high-school students. The company delivers structured English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction combined with cultural immersion through guided excursions, evening activities, and end-of-course tours at eight partner university campuses across the United States and Canada: Manhattan University, University of Mount Saint Vincent, Emerson College (Boston), California State University Northridge (Los Angeles), Keiser University (West Palm Beach/Miami), DePaul University (Chicago), Sheridan College (Toronto), and Felician University. Programs run two to four weeks during June through August and include 30 hours of English lessons in small classes of approximately 15 students, full-board university accommodation, daily excursions, and certificates recognized by English USA. A multi-city New York & Boston product extends the standard offering.

ISV operates with a lean permanent headcount of 7 employees, scaling seasonally with recruited Teaching Managers, EFL teachers, and Activity Leaders/Managers at each venue. The business runs on a B2B2C distribution model: educational agencies and schools worldwide recruit and assemble groups of students, while ISV delivers programming at partner campuses. Direct enquiry is supported via the company website (isvusa.com) with quote-based group pricing generated on request. Marketing channels are predominantly organic — website content, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn — supplemented by agent and school referral networks. There is no proprietary technology platform; ISV is a service-based operator that uses standard web and email tools for bookings, online placement testing, and recruitment.

The revenue model is essentially fee-for-service program tuition bundled into per-student, per-program pricing with no public rate card. Over 15 years the company states it has welcomed more than 70,000 students, establishing brand recognition in the study-holiday segment. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no M&A activity, and no executive leadership data beyond a founder-managed private structure. The economic profile is that of a small, operationally specialized, seasonally cyclical education-tourism business whose principal assets are its university venue partnerships, English USA accreditation, curriculum, and agency distribution network.

Name

International Study and Vacation

Legal name

International Study and Vacation

Website

https://isvusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Study and Vacation operates summer English-language study holiday programs for international high school students at eight partner university campuses across the US and Canada, delivering EFL instruction, excursions, and accommodation through educational agencies and direct bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Travel Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• Summer study holidays
• English language programs
• International student travel
• Cultural immersion programs
• University campus programs

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Study Holiday Program Fees: The company generates revenue through tuition and program fees for its summer study holiday packages. These all-inclusive programs bundle English language instruction, accommodation (university housing), meals (full board), guided excursions, activities, and certification. Pricing is quoted per group with volume-based considerations. Programs run 2-4 weeks during summer months at partner university campuses across the US and Canada.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International Study and Vacation delivers all-inclusive summer study holiday programs for international high school students at partner university campuses across the United States and Canada. Each program bundles 30 hours of English-as-a-Foreign-Language instruction with full-board university accommodation, guided city excursions, evening activities, and an English USA recognized end-of-course certificate. Programs run 2–4 weeks during June–August at eight campus venues including New York, Boston, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto.

Product overview

International Study & Vacation offers high-quality study holiday programs for high school students, combining structured English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction with cultural immersion through guided excursions and activities. The core product consists of seven distinct summer programs hosted at university campuses across the United States and Canada: New York Manhattan, New York Independence Tour, New York Niagara Falls, New York & Boston, Miami, Los Angeles Las Vegas & National Parks, Chicago, Boston, and Toronto. All programs include 30 hours of English language lessons taught by qualified native-speaking teachers in small classes of approximately 15 students, full-board accommodation, guided city excursions, and evening activities. Programs conclude with a final diploma ceremony and certificate recognized by English USA, with optional FSL certificates available. Supporting services include recruitment for Teaching Manager, Teacher, Activity Manager, and Activity Leader positions. The company has served over 70,000 students across 15 years of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New York Manhattan Summer Program Summer study holiday program at Manhattan University (06/16–08/11) combining 30 hours of English language instruction with 12 guided city excursions in New York City, MetroCard for public transit, full-board accommodation in air-conditioned apartments, and an English USA recognized certificate. Targeted at international high school students.
• New York Independence Tour Summer Program Study holiday program at the University of Mount Saint Vincent (07/03–08/14) featuring 30 hours of English lessons and a 3-day end-of-course tour to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, with twin-room accommodation and full board.
• New York Niagara Falls Summer Program Study holiday program at the University of Mount Saint Vincent featuring a 3-day/2-night end-of-course tour to Niagara Falls including a cruise under the falls, Clifton Hill visit, and dinner at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara, paired with English language lessons and full-board accommodation.
• New York & Boston Summer Program Combined two-city study holiday program (07/07–07/28) with one week at Manhattan University and one week at Emerson College in Boston, including 30 total hours of English lessons (15 per city), 6 excursions in New York and 5 in Boston, MetroCard, and English USA recognized certificate.
• Miami Summer Program Summer study holiday program at Keiser University West Palm Beach (07/03–07/31) with 30 hours of English lessons, 8 guided excursions including Everglades National Park and Kennedy Space Center, and evening activities such as Prom Night and Pool Party.
• Los Angeles Las Vegas & National Parks Summer Program Summer study holiday program at California State University Northridge (07/07–08/04) with 5 excursions to Los Angeles landmarks and a 4-day/3-night end-of-course tour to Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, and Zion National Park, including 30 hours of language instruction.
• Chicago Summer Program Summer study holiday program at DePaul University (07/22–08/05) with 30 hours of English lessons, 7 guided Chicago excursions including Skydeck, Art Institute, and Field Museum, evening activities, and full-board accommodation.
• Boston Emerson College Summer Program Summer study holiday program at Emerson College Boston (07/07–07/28) featuring excursions to Freedom Trail, New England Aquarium, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Fenway Park, and whale watching, with private bus transport.
• Toronto Sheridan College Summer Program Summer study holiday program at Sheridan College Trafalgar Campus in Oakville, Toronto (07/17–07/31) featuring excursions including Ripley's Aquarium, CN Tower, Toronto Island Park, Niagara Falls cruise, and Canada's Wonderland.
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Language Courses Structured English language instruction delivered by qualified native-speaking TEFL-certified teachers, including online placement testing prior to arrival, small classes of approximately 15 students, 30 hours of instruction per program, and certificates recognized by English USA, with optional FSL certificates available for up to 15 hours of additional study.
• Activity and Excursion Programs Varied activity and excursion programming including guided city tours, sports, themed disco parties, karaoke nights, talent shows, pool parties, and American-style BBQs, organized by Activity Leaders and managed by Activity Managers at each program location.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70,000+ students welcomed on international study programs over 15 years
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Manhattan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue partner in New York (Riverdale, Bronx). Programs run from the Manhattan University campus which features modern facilities, sports center, and apartment accommodation. Subway access enables city exploration. Operational Date: 06/16 - 08/11.
• University of Mount Saint VincentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue partner in New York offering campus overlooking the Hudson River with 2,000 m² sports complex. Used for Independence Tour and Niagara Falls programs. Operational Date: 07/03 - 08/14.
• Emerson CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue partner in Boston, located opposite Boston Common in historic buildings. Bright spaces and modern classrooms. Used for Boston program and New York + Boston multi-city program. Operational Date: 07/07 - 07/28.
• California State University, Northridge (CSUN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue partner in Los Angeles, one of LA's largest public undergraduate institutions. Large campus with outdoor sports facilities, two swimming pools, and modern common areas. Used for Los Angeles & Las Vegas National Parks program. Operational Date: 07/07 - 08/04.
• Keiser UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue partner in West Palm Beach, Florida. Resort-like setting with tropical gardens, swimming pool, tennis courts, and beach volleyball. Has hosted Miami Heat NBA training. Used for Miami program. Operational Date: 07/03 - 07/31.
• DePaul UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue partner in Chicago, located in a vibrant neighborhood north of downtown near Lake Michigan. Set within a large city park with green spaces and modern sports facilities. Used for Chicago program. Operational Date: 07/22 - 08/05.
• Sheridan CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue partner in Toronto (Trafalgar Campus in Oakville). Award-winning institution located 30 minutes from downtown Toronto and over an hour from Niagara Falls. Used for Toronto program. Operational Date: 07/17 - 07/31.
• Felician UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional New York area host venue partner for summer programs.
• English USAcoreTechnology or IntegrationAccreditation body for English language instruction. ISV programs culminate with English USA End-of-Course certificates recognized by this national association of English language programs.
• EUSA (Educational USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational travel organization partner referenced in ISV's partner network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TALK English Schools: TALK English Schools provides US-based intensive English programs for international students, including junior summer programs. It directly competes with ISV for the same US-destination, international teen customer via a similar agency-driven channel.
• LAL Language Schools: LAL operates multi-destination English language summer schools and year-round programs for international students, including teen-focused offerings in the US, UK, and other English-speaking countries. It is a direct peer to ISV in the multi-city summer study holiday format.
• ELS Educational Services: ELS is one of the largest US-based ESL providers, operating intensive English programs on university campuses for international students including teenagers. It directly overlaps with ISV on US university-venue ESL, multi-city US programs, and the international high school student segment.
• Stafford House International: Stafford House offers junior summer English language and activity programs in the US, UK, and Canada, including multi-city and university-residence options. It is a direct peer to ISV in the international high school summer immersion category.
• St Giles International: St Giles is a global English language school group offering junior summer programs in the US, UK, and Canada with university-style accommodation and cultural excursions. Its US junior summer offering directly mirrors ISV's product.
• FLS International: FLS International operates US-based English language programs and summer study holidays for international high school and adult students, with multiple campus locations. It is a direct peer to ISV with an overlapping US destination footprint, similar international student recruitment via agencies, and comparable bundled ESL + excursions product.
• ALCC American Language and Culture Center: ALCC operates US summer immersion and English language programs for international junior and high school students, including residential components on or near US university campuses. It is a direct peer to ISV in the secondary-school summer study holiday segment.

Broad incumbents

• EC English Language Centres: EC is a global English language school network with year-round and junior summer programs across the US and other English-speaking countries. It is a broad incumbent competing with ISV on US-based junior summer programs but with a much larger international footprint.
• EF Education First: EF is a global education and language travel conglomerate offering year-round and summer English programs for international students in the US and other destinations. It is a broad incumbent that competes with ISV for the same agency-driven international teen summer travel segment, but at far greater scale.
• Kaplan International Languages: Kaplan International is a large, established global English language school operator with a wide portfolio of US and international locations, including junior summer programs. It is a broad incumbent that overlaps with ISV on the US-based junior summer study holiday segment but operates at materially larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/isvusa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-study-and-vacation
• Instagraminstagram.com/isvusa/?hl=it

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M&A

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