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the decline of international schools: from a hot commodity to a hot potato


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hailey, a student who has studied abroad in an international school, saw a scene that impressed her when she visited an international school: the "tinted glasses" phenomenon brought about by black teachers. she understands that international schools are also facing the challenges of changing times. her experience studying abroad in north america has taught her that the results of english learning and the significance of international education are not static.

as china's education industry changes, the "golden age" of international schools seems to be coming to an end. in 2020, the ministry of education issued new management measures for the appointment of foreign teachers, clarifying that foreign teachers need to have qualifications and certificates to engage in teaching professions in china. this has forced many international schools to reduce or suspend the setting of foreign teacher courses.

this trend is also reflected in the market: hillhouse capital's acquisition of some campuses of dulwich college, with a transaction value of us$600 million, has aroused social concern. some parents have begun to hesitate about the concept of "comprador", realizing that the cost of international schools is getting higher and higher, and the students' english level is still not good enough for further study.

in addition, the competition environment for international schools is becoming increasingly severe due to factors such as declining birth rates, consumption downgrades, and the withdrawal of foreign capital. the closure of nord anglia in fangshan, beijing is a vivid example. even with the support of a large group, it is difficult to sustain without a sufficient user base in the surrounding area. the enrollment pressure of international schools in shunyi villa district has increased, and marketing expenses have also begun to increase. as enrollment activities have begun, parents have to change their strategies.

full-time study has made many parents re-examine the choice of international schools. it is more like a choice. some students choose to study a-level courses (cambridge courses) or ap (american courses) directly full-time. this method is more flexible and more in line with the needs of modern educational concepts. but the road of "leaving international schools" also brings new challenges. they must overcome the differences in traditional education models and learning environments, and work hard to improve their learning ability and competitiveness.

students have gained a rich campus experience in international schools, but at the same time they are faced with different choices. they have found their own direction in life, and perhaps they will realize their dreams on the road ahead.