International education and schools: moving beyond the first 40 years

"Over the last forty years, the estimated number of international schools worldwide has increased from under 300 to over 3000 in 2012. This explosion is a response to the needs of a world in which borders are being traversed with ever greater ease and children increasingly need to be prepared f...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London [u.a.] Bloomsbury 2013
Edition:1. publ.
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Online Access:Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:"Over the last forty years, the estimated number of international schools worldwide has increased from under 300 to over 3000 in 2012. This explosion is a response to the needs of a world in which borders are being traversed with ever greater ease and children increasingly need to be prepared for the global opportunities that await them. In this book, international school specialists reflect on where the movement has come from, how it stands and where developments are heading, offering insightful observations on these unique institutions. This is a comprehensive resource for students, researchers and professionals with an interest in the future of education in a globalized world"..
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XX, 238 S.
ISBN:9781472510464
9781472510747

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