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ISIC - International Student Identity Card

Facts & Figures

ISIC

International Student Identity Card

Year launched

1956

Ownership

The ISIC card is owned by the ISIC Association, which is a Member Association of the World Youth Student and (WYSE Travel Confederation)Education Travel Confederation, a non profit-making organisation

Yearly card sales

Over 4.5 million, worldwide

Number of ISIC issuing countries

120

Number of issuing offices worldwide

More than 5,000 offices

Eligibility

Full-time students at school, college or university

Minimum age required

12 years old

Upper age limit

None

Card validity

Maximum 16 months, based on the academic year:

  • In countries with the academic year starting in September (e.g. Europe, USA), the ISIC card is valid 1st September to 31st December the following year.
  • In countries with the academic year starting in December (eg Brazil, Australia), the ISIC card is valid 1st December to 31st March, 16 months later
Number of discounts and benefits

Over 40,000 around the world

ISIC discounts and benefits

Find out all discounts and benefits

Number of partnerships with banks

Over 40 worldwide

Number of partnerships with academic institutions

Over 250 worldwide

Cost of an ISIC card

The cost depends on the issuing country
Find out how much the ISIC card costs in your country

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