Departing from the beaten path: international schools in China as a response to discrimination and academic failure in the Chinese educational system
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DOI: 10.1080/03050068.2017.1360566
Abstract: ABSTRACT International schools are commonly depicted in the academic literature and popular press as offering elite educational credentials to an elite, oftentimes international, student body. In this paper, I draw on a case study of… read more here.
Keywords: international schools; international school; chinese educational; educational system ... See more keywords
Risk Factors for Myopia in 2 Hong Kong School Systems: A Pilot Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000486
Abstract: PURPOSE Myopia has reached "epidemic" proportions, especially in several East Asian countries. Most myopia emerges during childhood, particularly during the school years. The aim of this study was to investigate myopia prevalence and compare risk… read more here.
Keywords: school; international school; study; risk factors ... See more keywords
The Great Asian International School Gold Rush: an economic analysis
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DOI: 10.1177/1475240917722276
Abstract: The number of international schools is growing, especially in Asia. This presents competitive challenges; most obviously for student recruitment and retention. However, demand for places at these schools is also growing. As a result, while… read more here.
Keywords: great asian; international school; gold rush;
International school accreditation: An isomorphic force against creativity in a growing competitive market
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DOI: 10.1177/14752409221117252
Abstract: Despite the large number of new international schools opening each year, very little innovation is evident in the market. DiMaggio and Powell (1983) use institutional isomorphism to explain the phenomenon of organisations in a field… read more here.
Keywords: school accreditation; international school; creativity; accreditation ... See more keywords
The subjective wellbeing of expatriate international school teachers in Hong Kong: An exploratory study into the influence of school-level factors
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DOI: 10.1177/14752409231154531
Abstract: The international school sector in Hong Kong makes a substantial contribution to educational provision in the city, employing many expatriate teachers. Wellbeing has taken on increasing prominence in international school discourses, but little research has… read more here.
Keywords: hong kong; international school; school teachers; school level ... See more keywords
Disrupting conventional conceptions of parental engagement: Insights from international schools
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DOI: 10.1177/17454999211038423
Abstract: Recently, increases in numbers of international schools have been fuelled by a growth in numbers of aspirational families selecting them. The perception that international education affords children access to social advantages has been established in… read more here.
Keywords: international schools; international school; international education; parental engagement ... See more keywords