2018

Founding of Stirling Education

Stirling Education is an international education group headquartered in London, UK. The company was founded in 2018. The leading founder was Timothy Fisher. Since inception, Stirling Education has grown and developed a compelling and renowned education track record. Today, Stirling Education has a strong presence in several regions including the Middle East, Europe and South Asia.

Smiling student in green Stirling uniform seated at a classroom table

  • Iraq

    2018

    Private Schools have been operating in Iraq and Kurdistan for over 28 years - from Basrah in the south to Duhok in th north of the region. The Middle East schools group was acquired in 2018. These schools are licensed by the Ministry of Education and hold international accreditation.

    Stirling CEO Tim Fischer shaking hands with Iraqi education officials

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina

    2018

    In March 2018, Stirling Education announced the acquisition of Richmond Park Schools across Bosnia and Herzegovina and International Burch University in Sarajevo.

    Exterior of Richmond Park School building in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Spain

    2020

    In 2020, Stirling Education, in partnership with Thames British International, acquired Thames British School in Madrid. The school offers education from Early Years to A-level, following the British curriculum.

    Exterior of Thames British School building in Madrid, Spain

  • British Schools Overseas (BSO) Accreditation

    2024

    In May 2024, Richmond Park Schools became the first and only educational institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina to receive the prestigious British Schools Overseas (BSO) accreditation. This milestone is a testament to our commitment to delivering education aligned with British standards.

    Two students working on a computer during ICT class at Richmond Park Schools

  • Bangladesh

    2024

    In 2024, following the acquisition by Stirling Education, Timothy Donald Fisher was appointed Chairman of International Hope School Bangladesh (IHSB). This marked a new and exciting chapter for the schools group, reinforcing the schools group's commitment in providing high-quality, values-based British curriculum. With a strong commitment to academic excellence, character development, and global citizenship, IHSB continues to grow and thrive as a leading educational institution in the region under his leadership.

    Two female students conducting a science experiment at International Hope School Bangladesh

Stirling Education today

With thousands of students and educators engaged across multiple regions, Stirling Education continues to strengthen its influence through high-quality teaching and meaningful learning experiences. While the numbers speak to our scale, they more importantly reflect our unwavering commitment to nurturing learners who are equipped to make a positive impact in the communities we serve around the world.

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Including 8,000 university students

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Operating regions

UK, Europe, the Middle East and South Asia

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Managing and leading educational institutions

From kindergarten to university

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Employing staff

65% of which are qualified educators

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