National Coalition Of Girls Schools

What National Coalition Of Girls Schools does

ICGS is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based nonprofit membership coalition founded in 1991 (as the National Coalition of Girls' Schools) and repositioned in 2022 under its current international name. The organization serves more than 580 member girls' schools across 28 countries, connecting approximately 50,000 educators and 350,000 students. ICGS operates a platform-plus-programs model anchored by the ICGS Member Portal, a proprietary Research Library of curated global studies, and the ICGS Streaming Channel hosting more than 100 on-demand sessions. Core professional learning products include the triennial Global Forums on Girls' Education, regional Educating Girls Symposiums, the 18-month Global Action Research Collaborative (GARC) fellowship, Headways Virtual Master Classes (four-week cohort experiences at $275/participant), and the Foundations of Girls' Education self-paced online course ($325/participant). Student-facing programs include leadership conferences in Australia and England and Empowering Girls' Voices in Washington D.C. The communications stack comprises a bi-weekly Coalition Connection newsletter and multiple podcast series (On Educating Girls, The Connected Girl, Girls Who Lead, The Grown-Ups Guide to Girls).

The business model is diversified across recurring school membership dues (priced by region, school type, and enrollment), tiered strategic partnerships ($1,000 Friends to $20,000+ Platinum annually), program participation fees, and event revenue. Membership is annual and extends across entire school communities including teachers, leaders, staff, and board members, creating embedded ecosystem lock-in. ICGS acquires members through an event-driven go-to-market motion combining global conferences, regional symposiums, virtual master classes, and direct membership outreach with member referrals. Strategic partnerships with organizations such as UNICEF USA, Lean In Girls, Tidemark Philanthropy, and the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation extend reach to students and families beyond the direct school membership funnel. The organization operates with approximately 10 staff members, including regional executive directors for Australasia and the UK, supported by a Board of Directors composed of heads of school from member institutions across multiple countries.

Name

National Coalition Of Girls Schools

Legal name

International Coalition of Girls' Schools

Website

https://girlsschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) is a Charlottesville, Virginia-based nonprofit membership organization serving 580+ girls' schools across 28 countries. It provides a research library, streaming platform, global forums, regional symposiums, action research fellowships, and professional learning programs to educators, leaders, and students worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Membership Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Lifelong Learning Platforms & Open Enrollment Programs (EDAAAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cohort-Based Course Platforms (EDAFAIAB), Live Class & Webinar Marketplaces/Directories (EDAFAIAE)

Keywords

• Girls education research
• School membership coalition
• Professional learning educators
• Education conferences symposiums
• Teacher training fellowships

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlottesville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. School Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for girls' schools based on region (Africa, Asia, Australasia, Canada, Central-South America, Middle East, UK-Europe, United States), school type (tuition-free or tuition-charging), and student enrollment. Membership extends across entire school communities including teachers, leaders, staff, and board members.
2. Global Action Research Collaborative (GARC): 18-month research fellowship program with a one-time participation fee of $1,325 USD per educator. Includes training, conference attendance requirements.
3. Headways Virtual Master Classes: Four-week interactive cohort-based professional learning programs at $275 USD per participant. Discounts available for groups of 10+ and tuition-free schools at $100 USD.
4. Foundations of Girls' Education Course: Self-paced online course at $325 USD per participant with group discounts available ($25 off for 10-19 participants, $50 off for 20+).
5. Strategic Partnerships: Tiered partnership program: Platinum ($20,000+ USD), Gold ($12,500-$19,999), Silver ($6,500-$12,499), Bronze ($3,500-$6,499), Friends of ICGS ($1,000-$3,499) annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ICGS is a global nonprofit membership coalition that sells annual school memberships and a portfolio of professional learning programs to girls' schools. Members receive access to a Research Library, on-demand Streaming Channel, regional symposiums, the triennial Global Forum on Girls' Education, and global networking. Paid add-on programs include the GARC 18-month research fellowship ($1,325 USD), Headways Virtual Master Classes ($275 USD), and the Foundations of Girls' Education self-paced course ($325 USD).

Product overview

The International Coalition of Girls' Schools (ICGS) is a global membership organization serving more than 580 girls' schools across 28 countries, connecting approximately 70,000 educators and 350,000 students. The organization operates as a platform-plus-programs model, combining a central Member Portal with a portfolio of professional learning products and research initiatives. Core offerings include the ICGS Research Library (curated global studies), ICGS Streaming Channel (100+ on-demand sessions), and ICGS Member Portal for event registration and resource access. Professional learning products include Global Forums on Girls' Education (triennial conferences), regional Educating Girls Symposiums, Headways Virtual Master Classes ($275/cohort), and the Foundations of Girls' Education online course ($325/participant). Research offerings center on the Global Action Research Collaborative (GARC), an 18-month fellowship ($1,325 fee) producing classroom-based action research. Student programming includes leadership conferences in Australia and England plus the Empowering Girls' Voices program in Washington D.C. The organization also produces multiple podcasts: On Educating Girls, The Connected Girl, The Grown-Ups Guide to Girls, and Girls Who Lead. Communication channels include the bi-weekly Coalition Connection newsletter and the Inside the ICGS Network conversation series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICGS School Membership Annual school membership that grants the entire girls' school community (teachers, leaders, staff, board members) access to research, global networking, on-demand streaming content, events, and advocacy resources. Pricing is based on region, school type, and student enrollment.
• Global Forums on Girls' Education Signature triennial in-person conference for girls' school educators, featuring leading voices in girls' education, opportunities to explore emerging ideas, strengthen practice, and connect with a global network of colleagues.
• Educating Girls Symposiums (Regional) Regional one-day symposiums hosted on ICGS member school campuses, designed to spark ideas, strengthen practice, and connect educators with peers in their region.
• Global Action Research Collaborative (GARC) 18-month action research fellowship where educators from member schools collaborate on cross-cultural research on girls' education. Includes training and two conference attendances (registration and travel separate). One-time fee of $1,325 USD per fellow.
• Headways Virtual Master Classes Four-week interactive cohort-based virtual professional learning programs for girls' school educators. $275 USD per participant, with group discounts and reduced pricing for tuition-free schools at $100 USD.
• Foundations of Girls' Education Self-paced online course featuring short videos, reflection prompts, discussion boards, and collaborative dialogue that immerses girls' school educators in what makes girls' schools transformative. $325 USD per participant with group discounts.
• Global Leadership Institute One-year fellowship for girl-serving educators and professionals to advance their leadership expertise through learning from leaders, researchers, and global experts.
• Student Leadership Programs Student-focused programming including the Student Leadership Conference in Australia, Student Leadership Symposium in England, and Empowering Girls' Voices in Washington D.C., designed to help students build confidence, develop leadership skills, and connect with peers globally.
• ICGS Career Center Job board connecting educators with career opportunities at mission-aligned girls' schools worldwide, featuring positions across all educational sectors and regions.
• ICGS Strategic Partnership Program Tiered annual partnership offering organizations privileged association with ICGS and its 580+ member schools through sponsorship, underwriting, and collaborative initiatives. Five tiers from Friends of ICGS ($1,000–$3,499) to Platinum ($20,000+).
• Lean In Girls (Partner Program) Free leadership curriculum for students ages 11–15 that helps girls recognize their strengths, challenge stereotypes, and develop the confidence to lead. Available to ICGS member schools through partnership with the Lean In Girls organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Girls' school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in mathematics, science, and technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association of State Girls' Schools (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Leading advocate for state girls' schools in the United Kingdom that merged into ICGS in 2023, bringing significant additional membership.
• Tidemark PhilanthropycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting ICGS mission to educate and empower girls. Listed as collaborator in student empowerment initiatives.
• UNICEF USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal children's organization collaborating with ICGS on initiatives supporting girls' education and empowerment worldwide.
• Women's Suffrage National Monument FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on women's suffrage commemoration partnering with ICGS on advocacy and educational initiatives.
• Lean In GirlscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree leadership curriculum for students ages 11-15 helping girls recognize strengths, challenge stereotypes, and develop confidence to lead. ICGS offers this program to member schools.
• Unscripted ProductionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduction company creating video content for ICGS events and educational materials.
• Sage Dining ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDining services provider serving ICGS events and member school community.
• House of ShineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization supporting girls' development and empowerment, exhibiting at ICGS conferences.
• Running StartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization preparing young women for political leadership, Friend of ICGS partner.
• Girls LeadershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization expanding the way girls exercise their power, rights, and voice through leadership programs.
• SchoolblazerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchool uniform provider offering services to ICGS member schools.
• Student HorizonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational travel organization offering opportunities for ICGS member school students.
• Graham PeltonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation consulting firm, silver sponsor of ICGS events and initiatives.
• Alliance of Girls' Schools Australasia (AGSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional network of girls' schools in Australia and New Zealand that merged into ICGS in 2023, bringing legacy of leadership and additional member schools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Council of International Schools (CIS): CIS is a global membership community for international schools, offering accreditation, professional development, and university counseling services. It is comparable to ICGS as a global membership organization serving schools across multiple countries with a focus on professional learning and community-building, though CIS is broader in scope and not single-sex focused.
• Girls' Schools Association (UK): The Girls' Schools Association is the UK association representing girls' schools in both the independent and state sectors. It is ICGS's most direct historical peer in the UK, comparable as a membership body serving girls' schools with advocacy and professional learning, and the Association of State Girls' Schools merged into ICGS in 2023 indicating close organizational alignment.

Broad incumbents

• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC): NAEYC is the leading US professional membership organization for early childhood educators. It is comparable to ICGS as a peer membership organization offering professional learning, accreditation, and advocacy for educators, though focused on early childhood rather than K-12 girls' schools.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IB): The IB is a global nonprofit offering four educational programmes for K-12 schools, including professional development for educators. It is comparable to ICGS as a global organization serving K-12 schools with professional learning offerings, though IB focuses on curriculum frameworks rather than girls' school advocacy.
• National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP): NASSP is the leading US professional association for middle and high school principals, offering advocacy, professional development, and student leadership programs. It is comparable to ICGS as a membership organization serving K-12 school leaders with professional learning offerings, though NASSP focuses on school leaders broadly rather than girls' education.
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS): NAIS is the leading US association for independent (private) K-12 schools, offering professional learning, advocacy, and networking. It is comparable to ICGS as a peer membership association serving independent schools, though NAIS operates across coed and single-sex schools rather than specializing in girls' schools.

Regional players

• Independent Schools Association (ISA): The Independent Schools Association is a UK-based membership body for independent schools. It is comparable to ICGS as a regional peer membership association for independent schools offering professional development and networking, though broader in scope.
• Australian Independent Schools Australia: Australian Independent Schools Australia is the national peak body representing independent schools across Australia. It is comparable to ICGS as a regional peer membership association serving independent schools, though broader in scope than girls' education specifically.

Emerging players

• Girls Inc. Girls Inc. is a US nonprofit providing out-of-school programming to support girls' development. It is comparable to ICGS as a girls-focused mission-aligned organization, though Girls Inc. focuses on direct service to girls rather than serving schools as a membership coalition.

Others

• National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC): NACAC is a US membership organization serving school counselors and college admission professionals. It is comparable to ICGS as a professional membership association serving the K-12/postsecondary education ecosystem with conferences, professional learning, and advocacy, though focused on college admission rather than girls' education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-coalition-of-girls-schools
• Instagraminstagram.com/girlsschools

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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