ISIC |
International Student Identity Card |
Year launched |
1953 |
Yearly card sales |
Over 4.5 million, worldwide |
Number of ISIC issuing countries |
130 |
Eligibility |
Full-time students at school, college or university |
Minimum age requirement |
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), 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
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Number of discounts and benefits |
Over 120,000 around the world |
partnerships with banks worldwide |
Over 40 worldwide |
partnerships with academic institutions |
Over 250 worldwide |
Cost of an ISIC |
The cost depends on the issuing country
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