The Opportunities And Challenges Of Offshore High Schools In China - A Case Study Of Maple Leaf Educational Systems
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Date
2017-01
Authors
Wang, Xiaolong
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Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract
The aim of this qualitative case study of Maple Leaf Educational Systems is
to explore the opportunities and challenges of offshore high schools in China from
the perspectives of the State, students’ parents, schoolteachers and school leaders.
Globalization, neoliberal reforms and contemporary human capital theories
encourage the privatization and internationalization of education. As one of the types
of international education, offshore high schools are highlighted owing to its
innovation in educational models. Comparing the rising trend of offshore high
schools worldwide, there is a large research gap in the field of offshore high schools.
Therefore, a qualitative case study is designed to understand the opportunities and
challenges of offshore high schools in China. The data are collected in Maple Leaf
International High Schools – Dalian High School through interviews, non-participant
observations, and documents. All of the data are triangulated and analysed using
content analysis. The findings of this study indicate that Chinese economic
development and educational reforms provide good opportunities for the
development of MLES. The regulatory framework, quality control and recognition
from authorities are the main factors to decide the sustainability and velocity of
growth of offshore high schools in China. The conclusion of this study provides
suggestions for the management and operation of offshore high schools in China,
offer practical implications for other offshore high schools in China, which are
established under similar principles, and provides implications and suggestions for
policy-makers.
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Study of Maple Leaf Educational Systems , offshore high schools in China