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Strength in Knowledge: A Retrospective About the Asia-Pacific Experience Within the International Education Network and Its Links With Latin America
Wed, November 19, 3:00 to 4:30pm, TBASession Submission Type: Roundtable
Abstract
The international education sector is considered one of the main factors for global development and, in the case of certain countries, a catalyst for economic growth. According to a report released by ISC Research, by January 2025 the international school market generated USD $67.3 billions in total annual fees with 7.4 million of international students, while the number of international schools increased from 10,255 to almost 15,000 units, with the Asian continent holding more than half of these institutions.
Despite this notorious progress, the sector is vulnerable to external and internal factors capable of disrupting its supply chains. The negative consequences to international education caused by the COVID-19 pandemic prevail despite the resumption of activities. This is linked to other events whose impact affects the main destinations for international students, particularly in the United States and Europe. From civil unrest and the threat of full-scale conflicts to the resurgence of anti-immigration movements, these challenges raise concerns for scholars, specially from Latin America, who have opted to start or continue their studies overseas.
The objective of the roundtable is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the education programs between the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions, breaking down the most important facts and methodologies employed.