CVC acquires 20 percent minority stake in International Schools Partnership alongside Partners Group and OMERS

CVC acquires 20 percent minority stake in International Schools Partnership alongside Partners Group and OMERS

(IN BRIEF) CVC Strategic Opportunities will acquire a 20% minority stake in International Schools Partnership (ISP), joining majority shareholder Partners Group and minority investor OMERS. Since its founding in 2013, ISP has grown into one of the largest K-12 education platforms worldwide, now serving more than 110,000 students across 111 schools in 25 countries. ISP follows a proven strategy of acquiring high-quality schools in areas with strong demand and enriching them with a holistic educational model that integrates academic excellence, languages, digital skills, and personal development. With CVC joining as a shareholder, ISP’s next growth phase will focus on school expansion, proprietary technology deployment in teaching, and infrastructure investment to strengthen the student experience. Leaders from CVC, Partners Group, and ISP emphasized their shared commitment to long-term growth and delivering high-quality education globally.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 3-Oct-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — CVC Strategic Opportunities has agreed to acquire a 20% minority stake in International Schools Partnership (ISP), one of the world’s leading K-12 education platforms. The investment positions CVC alongside Partners Group, which remains the majority shareholder, and OMERS, which has held a minority stake since 2021.

Founded in 2013 by Partners Group and ISP’s management team, ISP has grown into a global education group educating over 110,000 students across 111 schools in 25 countries. The company’s proven growth strategy focuses on acquiring high-quality schools in areas with strong demand and enhancing them through a differentiated approach that balances academic achievement with the development of language, digital, and life skills.

Partners Group’s long-term investment approach has helped ISP expand into one of the largest international school platforms, emphasizing quality education and holistic student development. With CVC joining the shareholder base, ISP is set to accelerate its strategy further. Key initiatives include adding new schools to the network, implementing proprietary technology to strengthen teaching methods, and investing in infrastructure to enrich student experiences and prepare for future expansion.

Steve Brown, CEO of ISP, highlighted the importance of the partnership: “Our schools strive to be the first choice within their communities, cultivating lifelong learners prepared to adapt to a changing world. We welcome CVC to our shareholder group and look forward to continuing our mission together.”

Andrew Deakin, Partner at Partners Group, reflected on the company’s journey: “From its beginnings in 2013, ISP has developed into a global leader in K-12 education through careful execution and a strong commitment to quality. Welcoming CVC as a new shareholder marks an exciting next step in ISP’s growth story.”

Jan Reinier Voûte, Managing Partner and Co-Head of CVC Strategic Opportunities, added: “We are excited to embark on this partnership with ISP, a world-class K-12 platform that fits perfectly with our long-term investment philosophy. ISP delivers meaningful value to families and communities worldwide, and we are proud to support its continued growth and innovation.”

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Managing Director, Head of Corporate Affairs
CVC
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SOURCE: CVC Capital Partners