According to ISC Research, the market for English language international schools has grown substantially since 2000 and is expected to grow further, especially in developing countries.
Numbers will rise
The interest in English language international schools is growing rapidly. There are now 8,000 such schools with a total of 4.2 million students. It is expected those numbers will rise to 15,000 and 8 million respectively by 2025.
Access to universities
The reason for the growing popularity of these English language schools, both amongst expats and local parents, is that they are seen as an important educational route to access Western universities. The language itself, globally recognised curricula and high standards of learning and teaching all play a role in this.
Semi-international schools
Speaking of the research, Gisi Cannizzaro, spokesperson of international educational support organisation, Edufax, said that growing interest in international education would lead to more and more local schools offering international programmes alongside or in lieu of local educational programmes. Such programmes, and comparable ‘semi-international’ schools, could create good (and relatively cost-effective) opportunities for expat children.
More information: www.iscresearch.com and www.edufax.nl
