overview

China’s international schools market is surging with the impact of new policies that have opened up the sector to the local student population. Annual tuition fees at English-medium international and bilingual schools reached US$ 6.9 billion in 2019, and the number of schools grew from 629 to 857 over a 5-year period, ISC Research.

Student enrolments have grown not only in Beijing and Shanghai but also in other Tier 1 cities. Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu and several cities throughout China are exploding with new schools. The 6^th International and Bilingual Schools China 2020 moves from Shanghai to Guangzhou, to profile a new region, and at the same time address opportunities in China as a whole.

What Attendees Have Said in 2019!

“Very good event with great speakers on a range of topical issues. I’ll definitely recommend the event.”
– Emmanuel N Barihalomen, Associate Principal of Teaching & Learning, Head of IB DP, ULink College of Shanghai, China

“Very much enjoyed the content, networking and organisation of the event”
– Anthony Millward, Foreign Principal, Zibo Topworth International Education Exchange Limited Company

“Yes, would recommend attending, would attend myself”
– Douglas K. Prescott, Head of schools/Superintendent, Canadian International School of Beijing

Key Discussions Include:

• Government plans, policies and regulation for private education
• Interpreting the details in the new regulations
• Market demographics, and other drivers impacting growth in student population
• New investment developments in key regions – Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Fuzhou, Hangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and more
• Branding and marketing strategies in China
• Strategic pricing for improving student enrolment
• Tapping successfully into the bilingual market
• Investment ROI in new age education facilities – what’s working and what’s not
• Case Studies on market entry strategies for the local market
• Teachers recruitment in spotlight – Costs, retention and staffing
• School leadership panel on growth, governance and sustainable development