International schools worldwide are poised to make considerable investments in their digital learning resources, as new research reveals that just under two-thirds of international schools are likely to buy digital content or applications in the coming year.
New curriculum regulations in international schools in China have been announced which call for greater integration of core Chinese subjects and will require some students to sit national exams.
Plummeting oil & gas prices are affecting enrolment at international schools in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, according to the International School Consultancy Research.
ISC Research forecasts that by 2026, the K-12 international school market will almost double, reaching 16,000 schools teaching 8.75 million students generating $89bn globally driven mostly by middle income local families.
International schools in the UAE could be affected by a predicted teacher shortage in the UK despite the substantial growth trajectory the country's international school market is currently enjoying, according to the International School Consultancy.
The number of English-medium international schools around the world has reached 8,000, according to new data from ISC Research, with China and the UAE displaying the fastest growth.
Demand for international schools places is soaring with Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, Qatar, Malaysia and Singapore offering the best investment opportunities for foreign providers, new research has claimed. Demand is being driven by the rising prosperity of local families.
Compelling presentations delivered at last week's IPSEF event cemented the rampant opportunity presented by the growth in the international schools market, which is expected to double by 2020 and struggling to meet demand, delegates heard.
