[1] The company was the brainchild of Arthur Sweetser a prolific author, educator, and statesman, who was present in Paris in 1916 at the birth of the League of Nations.
[2] His wartime travels as a reporter and ensuing involvement with government officials led him to his activism in promoting global communication through education.
The company's services also were extended to the actual planning and development of international schools for both government and private concerns.
Various branches of the company offer related services for the support and development of the academic programs, financial well-being, and physical plant for its client schools.
This support includes staff recruitment, financial management, school supply procurement, professional development, and information services.