The Development Of International Schools And Their Impact On Local Schools

Economic globalization brings opportunities to the economy growth of the whole world. It also brings in education globalization. Education globalization is the major characteristics of the development and reformation of education. The emergence of international school is one of symptoms.International schools in China fist appeared in early last century. It was mainly for the education of the children of embassy staff, like American School and French School. It started to enroll non-embassy children only from the end of last century. These schools only accept foreign children or children from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macao. As the economy grows, the number of international schools grows quickly, and there are all kinds of school turned up. The location of the schools became separate.International schools have their unique education method, management policies as well as curriculums.In the development of the international school, there are experiences gained, and problems encountered. Through the deep research of the international schools'development and growth, we can understand them better, and it will help them to analysis some of the problems.The appearance of international students, not only brings in international schools, but also international department of local schools. Compared to local schools, they have their own characteristics and strength. The international schools have brought in much precious experience to local schools.