The changing face of international education in China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12428475 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jason Robinson (0009-0006-1182-7128, Shanghai American School, corresponding author), Xuan Guan (Central China Normal University) |
| Editors | Gaoming Zhang (0000-0001-7972-4658) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 305-312 |
| Publication date | 2012-09-21 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | On the Horizon The International Journal of Learning Futures (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1074-8121 • E-ISSN: 2054-1708 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/10748121211272443 |
| OpenAlex | W2059291534 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
Purpose This paper aims to describe the growing popularity of international schools in China. Two types of international schools are discussed: independent international schools that only foreign passport holders can attend (e.g. Shanghai American School), and international programs in the public system that both foreigners and Chinese nationals can attend (e.g. International Experimental Class, No. 1 Middle School, Wuhan). Design/methodology/approach A comparative analysis is carried out of the historical context, mission, curriculum, students, teachers, governance and tuition of two sample schools (one sample from each type of international school in China). Findings Analysis reveals similarities, differences, and challenges each school experiences. Examples of recent cross‐cultural collaborative efforts aiming to alleviate these challenges are then identified, including the discussion of a third sample school, the Nansha College Preparatory Academy in Shenzhen. Originality/value This paper provides insight into how international education is evolving in China, and how cross‐cultural collaboration can be employed to support growth and improvement of international education in China
China · Context (archaeology · Corporate governance · Creativity · Curriculum · Face (sociological concept · Geography · Higher education · International education · International school · Management · Originality · Pedagogy · Political science · Popularity · Sample (material · Social science · Sociology · Global Education and Multiculturalism · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Second Language Learning and Teaching
| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 0,8 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2024 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |