The International Student Identity Card
ISIC is an internationally accepted student ID card, which proves the current student status in existence. Additionally, there exists the International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) as well as the International Youth Travel Card (IYTC). They supply the community with a number of benefits and services every year that embrace discounts to more than 33,000 locations in 103 countries, mobile phone and a calling card communications package, insurance plan, and emergency help line.
Its mission
The card mission consists in helping either facilitate student mobility, educational exchanges and travel, or encourage the dissemination of knowledge of other lands, culture, and systems so as to increase international understanding.
Its history
In a WWII era, student leaders all over the world have pointed out the concept of a single internationally recognized student identity document promoting international understanding through international travel and educational exchange opportunities. Therefore, there appeared the International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC), which is an international non-profit member association established in 1949 and as well as a governing body of ISIC. Later, in 1968, the Identity Card has facilitated that vision creating opportunities and aid travel for students through access to information, support systems and discounts and benefits.