Based on data from EduVision Chiang Mai from 2020, the report analyzes statistics on young Chinese families studying overseas in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Of the 2,286 families expressing interest in studying in Chiang Mai, 267 families with 300 students started applications. Schools received 422 applications and made 317 offers, with 152 students enrolling. Kindergarten and primary-aged students made up the largest groups. Most families had 1-2 children and Chinese passports. The top 5 most popular schools among applicants were UCIS, SBS, PTIS, LIST, and VCIS, accounting for 89.6% of applications.

1. 2020
Statistics Report of Young Age Chinese Families
Studying Overseas in Chiang Mai,Thailand
2020 BLUE BOOK
V 2020
Based on the annual data of ”EduVision Chiang Mai" in 2020
January 2021

2. V
Introduction about EduVision Chiang Mai
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EduvisionChiangMaihasbeenoperatingsuccessfullyinChiangMai,
Thailand,providingprofessionallong-termstudyoverseasconsulting
solutionsandcustomizedshort-termstudytoursforChinesefamiliessince
2018.Manyeducationalinformationaboutlong-termoverseasstudyingand
short-termstudytoursinChiangMai havebeenprovidedformorethan
400,000Chinesefamiliesandhelpedmorethan600studentstorealizetheir
studyingabroadinChiangMaiby2020
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Data Privacy and Security
We respect the privacy and security of customer information. The personal
information that must be provided to assist customer in their school
application will never be disclosed to the public. This report is based on
group data, which reflects the status of the group, but does not reflect the
personal information of customers.
Interpretation of Data and Results
The data source of this report is only customers of EduVision Chiang Mai in
2020, not all Chinese families who come to Chiang Mai. Therefore, the data
and analysis results only reflect the characteristics of this group.
The Enrollment Requirements of different schools are different, and the
remaining academic vacancies of different schools are quite different. In
addition, due to the influence of COVID-19, some schools didn't accept online
application in 2020 or not all the grades were available. The final enrollment
quantity of the students is not directly related to the comprehensive
evaluation of the schools, please do not over-interpret and mislead.

5. Content
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2 3
3 5
3.1 续 7
3.2 续 9
3.2.1 9
3.2.2 盲 11
3.3 13
3.3.1 续 13
3.3.2 17
3.3.3 21
3.4 盲 23
3.4.1 续 23
3.4.2 23
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6. Content
1 Statistical Background of YoungAge Chinese Families Studying Overseas in Chiang Mai 2
2 Statistical Significance 4
3 Statistical Data Analysis 6
3.1The Sample Collection 8
3.2 Basic Data Analysis 10
3.2.1Age and Gender Distribution 10
3.2.2 Family Size and Passport Holding Distribution 12
3.3 Data Analysis of School Selection 14
3.3.1 Basic Data Analysis of Interested and Selected School 14
3.3.2 Data Analysis of the Choices that EachAge Stage Made 18
3.3.3 Data Analysis of FailedApplications 22
3.4 Data Analysis of Chinese Children Holding US Passports 24
3.4.1 Basic Data Analysis 24
3.4.2 Data Analysis of School Selection 24
4 Conclusion and Prospect 26
Appendix 1: School Map of Chiang Mai 27
Appendix 2:The Introduction of All Schools in Chiang Mai (Chinese Language) 28
Appendix 3: School Application and Decision Making Strategy (Chinese Language) 28

7. 1
2019 2019
3900 4%*
2019 447,091
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8. 1
Statistical Background of Young Age Chinese
Families Studying Overseas in Chiang Mai
MoreandmoreChineseparentsconsidertakingtheirchildrentostudyinChiangMaiinthe
recentyears.
ChiangMaiislocatedclosetoChina,transportationfromChinatoChiangMaiisconvenient,
Thailandvisaiseasytoobtain.ThailandhasbeenthefirstoverseasdestinationforChinese
touristsformanyyears.Accordingto2019datafromtheMinistryofTourismandSports,
39,000,000foreigntouristsvisitedThailandin2019,a4%increaseoverthepreviousyear.*
AccordingtothestatementreportedbytheheadoftheNorthThailandofficeoftheNational
BankofThailand,inthefirstquarterof2019,thenumberofforeigntouristsenteringThailand
fromChiangMaiInternationalAirportreached447,091,withanaveragegrowthof28.8%,The
numberofChinese(mainland)touristsincreasedby28%.**
ReportsaboutChiangMaioverseasstudyingweremadebynetworkpressesinChina,andreal
estateagentshavealsopromotedChiangMaialot.Moreover,theinformationsharedbyaround
2,000ChinesefamilieswhoarestudyingandlivinginChiangMaimakesmoreparentscurious
aboutChiangMaioverseasstudying.In2020,theCOVID-19stoppedthem,buttherewerestill
familiesinterestedingoingtoChiangMaitostudy.
FamiliesreceivedinformationaboutoverseasstudyinginChiangMaimainlybasedonthe
internet,andfriends,etc.Theinformationmightbeinaccurateandsubjectiveevaluations.Asa
result,manyfamiliescametoChiangMaiwithhighexpectationsormisconceptionsabout
overseaseducation,dissatisfactionorfailuretoadaptthelifeinChiangMaiwerecommon.
EduVisionChiangMaihastranslatedandsharedmostoftheschools informationinChiang
Maisince2019,helpingChinesefamiliestounderstandtheschoolsobjectivelyandaccuratelyand
avoidbeingmisledbyincorrectinformation.Wehavebeencarryingoutanonlinelivingshow
formorethanonehourperdaytoanswerparents'questionssinceJune2020,aimingto
objectivelypresenttheadvantagesanddisadvantagesoflivingandstudyinginChiangMai,as
wellasthechallengesandrisksthatmightbeencounteredwhilestudyingoverseas.
WehopethatwhenyouarebeingatChiangMai,youalreadyfullyunderstand,notblindly,
otherwise,itwillbenotgoodforyourself,fortheschool,andfortheparentswhoarealreadyhere.
WehavealsocontactedtheFacultyofSocialSciences,ChiangMaiUniversity,andtriedtocollect
datafromtheperspectiveofscientificresearchtoreflectthecurrentsituationofChinesefamilies
overseasstudyinginChiangMai.However,duetovariousreasonssuchasfundinganddifficulty
ofinvestigation,wecouldn'tcarryoutthestudyinashortterm.Evenso,astheorganizationwith
themostcontactwithoverseasstudyingfamiliesinChiangMai,weshouldtaketheinitiativeto
undertakethistask.In2020,EduVisionChiangMaihaddonelotsofbasicwork.Basedoninternal
dataanalysis,althoughitcannotfullyshowthesituationofalltheChinesefamilies,itisenoughto
getaglimpseofthecurrentsituationandthefutureofstudyingoverseasinChiangMai.
Lookingintothefuture,wewillcontinuetoworkcloselywithlocalschools,scientificresearch
andsocialorganizationsinChiangMai,andparentswhointendtocometoChiangMaiorhave
alreadylivedinChiangMai.WewillsharetheannualstatisticalreportsonChinesefamilies
overseasstudyinginChiangMaiyearbyyear.Thanksforyourfollowing!
*MinistryofCommerceofthePeople'sRepublicofChinaGuidetoCountries(Regions)forOutboundInvestmentCooperation:Thailand(2020Edition)
**NewsfromThailandNewThaiDaily -2-

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10. 2
Statistical Significance
For the Parents:
This report reflects the family size, age, and school selection of
the families who went to Chiang Mai to study overseas at a young
age. For the parents who intend to come to Chiang Mai or have
lived in Chiang Mai, this is a report that shows the overall
situation.
For the Schools:
This report reflects the basic situation of Chinese families
studying overseas and their willingness to choose schools and
have a certain guiding significance for schools to recruit students
and offer services to Chinese families. Due to the differences in
culture and background, Chinese parents sometimes have their
own special needs and concerns. If the schools can combine the
own data for further statistical analysis, the schools may know
more about the characteristics of Chinese families, communicate
with Chinese parents better, and deal with their common
questions and needs better.
For the Others:
For other organizations serving Chinese families studying
overseas, this report could be a window for you to understand the
situation of this group, so as to provide better services, reduce
vicious competition and achieve win-win results.
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11. 3
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12. 3 Statistical Data Analysis
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13. 3.1
续 V 2020 1 1 2021 1 10
续
u 2286
u 302
u 267 300
u 422 317
u 152
续 性 硬
ABA Ambassador Bilingual Academy
ABS Ambassador Bilingual School
ACIS Americana Chinese International School
APIS ( ) American Pacific International School
APISP ( ) American Pacific International School (Primary)
Bright Seeds Bright Seeds International Kindergarten
CCIS Chiangmai Chinese International School
CMIS Chiang Mai International School
CMMIS Chiangmai Montessori International School
HCIK Hana Christian International Kindergarten
LIST Lanna International School Thailand
NIS Nakornpayap International School
PTIS Prem Tinsulanonda International School
SBS Satit Bilingual School of Rangsit University Chiang Mai
SISB Singapore International School Bangkok Chiangmai
UCIS Unity Concord International School
VCIS Varee Chiangmai International School
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14. 3.1
The Sample Collection
ThesampleisbasedonthecustomerinformationofEduvisionChiangMai
fromJan1,2020toJan10,2021.
Basicdatalist:
u2,286 familiesclearlyexpressedtheintentiontocomeandstudyinChiang
Mai,Thailand
u302familiesclearlyexpressedtheirintentiontobeinterviewedbyschools
u267familieswith300studentshavestartedtheapplication
u422person-timeapplicationand317offersgottenfromalltheschools
u152studentshaveconfirmedtoenroll(tuitionpaid)
Thenamesoftheschoolsmentionedinthisreportareabbreviatedasfollows:
Abbreviations Name of the Schools (in alphabetical order)
ABA Ambassador Bilingual Academy
ABS Ambassador Bilingual School
ACIS Americana Chinese International School
APIS American Pacific International School
APISP American Pacific International School (Primary)
Bright Seeds Bright Seeds International Kindergarten
CCIS Chiangmai Chinese International School
CMIS Chiang Mai International School
CMMIS Chiangmai Montessori International School
HCIK Hana Christian International Kindergarten
LIST Lanna International School Thailand
NIS Nakornpayap International School
PTIS Prem Tinsulanonda International School
SBS Satit Bilingual School of Rangsit University Chiang Mai
SISB Singapore International School Bangkok Chiangmai
UCIS Unity Concord International School
VCIS Varee Chiangmai International School
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15. 3.2
1
300 续 290
全
2-3 5-6 10-11
2
300 续
295 性
3.2.1
53% 47%
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3.2
Basic Data Analysis
1 Age Distribution
Outofatotalof300students,thevalidsamplewas290,seechartbelow.
The largest quantity of students came to Chiang Mai to study
overseas is kindergarten students; The second is primary school.
These are the first years for kindergarten, primary school and
junior middle school enrollment in China at the ages of 2-3, 5-6
and 10-11, that's why many parents start to apply for the schools at
this time.
2) Gender Distribution
Out of all the 300 students, the valid sample
of gender information is 295.
The sex ratio is balanced, as shown in the
chart on right.
3.2.1 Age and Gender Distribution
Male
53%
Female
47%
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17. 3.2
1
续 256
20% 3
2.5%
2
续 298 续 全
盲
* https://www.ceicdata.com/zh-hans/china/population-birth-death-and-natural-growth-rate-life-
expectancy/fertility-rate-of-childbearing-women-2nd-birth
3.2.2
1 2
205 50 1
80.1% 19.5% 0.4%
258 34 2 2 1 1
86.6% 11.4% 0.7% 0.7% 0.3% 0.3%
*
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18. 3.2
Basic data analysis
1) Family Size
The effective sample number of family size was 256, as shown in
the table below.
The ratio of two-child families is close to 20%, far higher than
China's 2nd-child birth rate that is less than 2.5% three years ago.
2) Distribution of Passport Holders
The number of valid samples is 298, and the parents of students in
the statistical samples are mainly Chinese passport holders, as
shown in the table below.
Chinese children with American passports have become an
important part in Chiang Mai.
* Chart data source: https://www.ceicdata.com/zh-hans/china/population-birth-death-and-natural-growth-rate-life-
expectancy/fertility-rate-of-childbearing-women-2nd-birth
3.2.2Familysize andpassport holding distribution
No. of Children in Family One Two More
No. of Family 205 50 1
Ratio 80.1% 19.5% 0.4%
China's Fertility Rate of Women of
Childbearing Age: Second Child *
Passport CHN USA HK TWN AUS CAN
Quantity 258 34 2 2 1 1
Ratio 86.6% 11.4% 0.7% 0.7% 0.3% 0.3%
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19. 3.3
绍
1
续422
3.3.1
2020
5 UCIS SBS
PTIS LIST VCIS 89.6%
UCIS 139 54 38.8%
SBS 98 51 52.0%
PTIS 66 18 27.3%
VCIS 32 7 21.9%
LIST 43 6 14.0%
ABS 6 5 83.3%
APISP 7 4 57.1%
NIS 7 3 42.9%
CMIS 7 1 14.3%
ACIS 4 1 25.0%
CCIS 2 1 50.0%
Bright Seeds 1 1 100.0%
ABA 4 0.0%
SISB 2 0.0%
CMMIS 2 0.0%
APIS 1 0.0%
HCIK 1 0.0%
422 152 36.0%
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20. 3.3
Data analysis of school choice
3.3.1BasicDataAnalysisofInterestedandSelectedSchool
Interestedschoolisaschoolwhichthestudentwishestoapplyforan
interview.AstudentmayhavemorethanoneInterestedschools.
Selectedschoolisaschoolthatispaidforthetuitionfee.
1) Overview of Interested schools and Selected Schools
Thereareatotalof422validsamples,asshownintheleftfigurebelow(blue
representstheinterestednumberandorangerepresentstheseletednumber).
DuetotheimpactoftheCOVID-19in2020,someschoolsdidnotaccept
onlineinterviewsoraccepteduntiltheendoftheyear.Thetop5schoolswith
themostinterests(UCIS,SBS,PTIS,LISTandVCIS)accountedfor89.6%of
thetotalnumberofapplicants.
Interested
School Interested Selected Ratio
UCIS 139 54 38.8%
SBS 98 51 52.0%
PTIS 66 18 27.3%
VCIS 32 7 21.9%
LIST 43 6 14.0%
ABS 6 5 83.3%
APISP 7 4 57.1%
NIS 7 3 42.9%
CMIS 7 1 14.3%
ACIS 4 1 25.0%
CCIS 2 1 50.0%
Bright Seeds 1 1 100.0%
ABA 4 0.0%
SISB 2 0.0%
CMMIS 2 0.0%
APIS 1 0.0%
HCIK 1 0.0%
Total 422 152 36.0%
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21. 3.3
UCIS 139
SBS 98
PTIS 66
3.3.1
UCIS
UCIS 54 38.8%
SBS 6 4.3%
ABS 2 1.4%
NIS 1 0.7%
PTIS 1 0.7%
Sarrasas 1 0.7%
65 46.8%
SBS
SBS 47 48.0%
PTIS 3 3.1%
LIST 2 2.0%
UCIS 2 2.0%
VCIS 1 1.0%
55 56.1%
LIST 43
VCIS 32
3 UCIS SBS PTIS
2020
2 LIST VCIS
SBS
LIST
LIST 5 11.6%
SBS 5 11.6%
PTIS 4 9.3%
VCIS 2 4.7%
UCIS 1 2.3%
17 39.5%
VCIS
VCIS 7 21.9%
SBS 12 37.5%
UCIS 2 6.3%
PTIS 2 6.3%
LIST 1 3.1%
24 75.0%
PTIS
PTIS 18 27.3%
UCIS 3 4.5%
SBS 2 3.0%
APISP 1 1.5%
24 36.4%
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22. 3.3
Data analysis of school choice
3.3.1BasicDataAnalysisofInterestedandSelectedSchool
UCIS:139studentsinterested,final
selectionshownbelow:
SBS:98studentsinterested,final
selectionshownbelow:
PTIS:66studentsinterested,final
selectionshownbelow:
FinalSelectionofUCISInterviewedStu.
Selected QTY Ratio of Total
UCIS 54 38.8%
SBS 6 4.3%
ABS 2 1.4%
NIS 1 0.7%
PTIS 1 0.7%
Sarrasas 1 0.7%
Total 65 46.8%
FinalSelectionofSBSInterviewedStu.
Selected QTY Ratio of Total
SBS 47 48.0%
PTIS 3 3.1%
LIST 2 2.0%
UCIS 2 2.0%
VCIS 1 1.0%
Total 55 56.1%
LIST:42studentsinterested,final
selectionshownbelow:
VCIS:32studentsinterested,final
selectionshownbelow:
UCIS,SBSandPTISonthelefthad
sufficientplacesin2020,so
studentswithhigherinterestshada
higherchanceoffinalselection
oncetheypassedtheinterview.
Duetotheshortageofplacesand
thehighEnglishentrancestandard
forseniorstudents,manystudents
whowereinterestedinLISTand
VCIS finallychoseSBS,whichis
alsoaBritishsystemSchool.
FinalSelectionofLISTInterviewedStu.
Selected QTY Ratio of Total
LIST 5 11.6%
SBS 5 11.6%
PTIS 4 9.3%
VCIS 2 4.7%
UCIS 1 2.3%
Total 17 39.5%
FinalSelectionofVCISInterviewedStu.
Selected QTY Ratio of Total
VCIS 7 21.9%
SBS 12 37.5%
UCIS 2 6.3%
PTIS 2 6.3%
LIST 1 3.1%
Total 24 75.0%
FinalSelectionofPTISInterviewedStu.
Selected QTY Ratio of Total
PTIS 18 27.3%
UCIS 3 4.5%
SBS 2 3.0%
APISP 1 1.5%
Total 24 36.4%
2)AnalysisoftheApplicationandFinalSelectionoftheTop5
InterestedSchools
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23. 3.3
2020 152 续142
1
2-3 4-5
2
49.7%
10
3 14-15
(90.9%) 13-14 (81.8%) 8-9 (70.6%)
3.3.2
1-2 10 5 50.0%
2-3 43 19 44.2%
3-4 32 10 31.3%
4-5 30 19 63.3%
5-6 30 13 43.3%
6-7 15 8 53.3%
7-8 16 7 43.8%
8-9 17 12 70.6%
9-10 20 7 35.0%
10-11 22 10 45.5%
11-12 11 5 45.5%
12-13 9 4 44.4%
13-14 11 9 81.8%
14-15 11 10 90.9%
15-16 8 3 37.5%
16-17 1 1 100.0%
286 142 49.7%
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24. * Age is caulculated on August 1, 2020
3.3
Data Analysis of School Choice
Outofthe152studentswhohavebeenconfirmedtoenroll(tuitionpaid)in
2020,142ofthemhavevalidageinformationsamples.
1)AgeDistributionofEnrolledStudents
Thelargestnumberhappenedon2-3yearsoldand4-5yearsoldgroups,
whiletherewasnosignificantdifferenceinotheragegroups.Thedetailsare
shownbelow.
3.3.2DataAnalysisoftheChoicesthatEachAgeStageMade
Enrollment Ratio After Interested
Age Interested Enrolled Ratio
1-2yo 10 5 50.0%
2-3yo 43 19 44.2%
3-4yo 32 10 31.3%
4-5yo 30 19 63.3%
5-6yo 30 13 43.3%
6-7yo 15 8 53.3%
7-8yo 16 7 43.8%
8-9yo 17 12 70.6%
9-10yo 20 7 35.0%
10-11yo 22 10 45.5%
11-12yo 11 5 45.5%
12-13yo 9 4 44.4%
13-14yo 11 9 81.8%
14-15yo 11 10 90.9%
15-16yo 8 3 37.5%
16-17yo 1 1 100.0%
Total 286 142 49.7%
2)TheEnrollmentRatioofAge
GroupsAfterInterested
49.7%finallydecidedtoenroll.Seetable
atright.Amongthestudentswithatotal
numberofmorethan10,thetop3age
groupsmostlikelytomakethe
enrollmentdecisionare14-15yearsold
(90.9%),13-14yearsold(81.8%)and8-9
yearsold(70.6%).
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25. 3.3
3
UCIS SBS
PTIS
3.3.2
3
9
6
8
3
2
5
3
1
1
2
2
3
4
1
1
2
5
6
3
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4
5
6
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5
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
LIST VCIS APISP NIS CCIS ACIS CMIS ABS
2-3 3
3-4 1 1 1 1
4-5 1 1 1 1
5-6 1 2 1 1
6-7 2 2
8-9 2 1 1
13-14 1
6 5 4 2 1 1 1 5
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26. 3.3
Data Analysis of School Choice
3) Age Distribution of Students Enrolled in Each School
UCIS SBS
PTIS Others
3.3.2DataAnalysisoftheChoicesthatEachAgeStageMade
3
9
6
8
3
2
5
3
1
1
2
2
3
4
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2
5
6
3
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4
5
6
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5
2
2
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1
2
2
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1
3
1
1
1
1
Age LIST VCIS APISP NIS CCIS ACIS CMIS ABS
2-3yo 3
3-4yo 1 1 1 1
4-5yo 1 1 1 1
5-6yo 1 2 1 1
6-7yo 2 2
8-9yo 2 1 1
13-14yo 1
Total 6 5 4 2 1 1 1 5
* Age is caulculated on August 1, 2020
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27. 3.3
3.3.3
1
2020 硬 422 272
2
2020
13
VCIS SBS LIST 性
13 3.1%
116 27.5%
68 16.1%
6 1.4%
2 0.5%
67 15.9%
272 64.5%
VCIS SBS LIST
5-6 1 1
7-8 2 1 3
9-10 1 1 2
10-11 1 1
11-12 1 1 2
12-13 1 1
14-15 2 2
15-16 1 1
9 3 1 13
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28. 3.3
Data Analysis of School Choice
1) Overview
Out of the 422 people who have finished school interviews, 272
people failed for various reasons, as shown in the table below.
3.3.3 Data Analysis of Failed Applications
Reason of Failure QTY Ratio
Failing to pass the interview 13 3.1%
Postpone or give up because of COVID-19 or other reasons 116 27.5%
Enrolled another school 68 16.1%
No places, not considering other schools 6 1.4%
Changed mind after paid the fee 2 0.5%
Interview not finished 67 15.9%
Total 272 64.5%
2) Data Analysis of Interview Failure
Interview Failure means after a student finish an interview, the
student is specifically informed that the enrollment requirements
were not met.
Age VCIS SBS LIST Total
5-6yo 1 1
7-8yo 2 1 3
9-10yo 1 1 2
10-11yo 1 1
11-12yo 1 1 2
12-13yo 1 1
14-15yo 2 2
15-16yo 1 1
Total 9 3 1 13
* Age is caulculated on August 1, 2020
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 in
2020, the admission work of each
school was more stressful. There
were only 13 interview failure cases
in the whole year, all of which are in
the three British schools VCIS, SBS
and LIST, and are evenly distributed
in grade levels above primary school.
All the reasons were that the English
ability did not meet the
corresponding grade requirements of
the school. See the table on the right.
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29. 3.4
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1
续 34
2
全
绍
全
2020
CMIS NIS
UCIS
硬
3.4.1
20 58.8%
14 41.2%
UCIS 14
CMIS 4
NIS 2
ACIS 1
ABS 1
IB
PTIS 6
APISP 1
SBS 7
LIST 4
VCIS 1
SISB 1
HCIK 1
43
UCIS 6
CMIS 1
ABS 1
IB
PTIS 1
APISP 1
LIST 1
VCIS 1
12
3.4.2
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30. 3.4
Data Analysis of Chinese Children
Holding US Passports
1)GenderDistributionofChineseChildrenHoldingUSPassports
The valid sample number is 34.
The ratio is shown in the table at right.
2)AgedistributionofChineseChildrenHoldingUSPassports
Most of the children are kindergarten students.
3.4.1BasicDataAnalysis
3.4.2DataAnalysisofSchoolChoice
Sex QTY Ratio
Female 20 58.8%
Male 14 41.2%
This is partly because these
children were born mostly
in the past 2~6 years, and
partly because many parents
want their children to
receive an international
education starting from
kindergarten.
* Age is caulculated on August 1, 2020
Accordingtotheresults,thepreferredschoolsof
thefamilieswithChinesechildrenholdingUS
passportsaremainlyAmericansystemschools.
Interested Schools
Sys School
Interview
Times
US
sys
UCIS 14
CMIS 4
NIS 2
ACIS 1
ABS 1
IB
PTIS 6
APISP 1
UK
sys
SBS 7
LIST 4
VCIS 1
Others
SISB 1
HCIK 1
Total 43
Selected School
Sys School QTY
US
sys
UCIS 6
CMIS 1
ABS 1
IB
PTIS 1
APISP 1
UK
sys
LIST 1
VCIS 1
Total 12
DuetotheCOVID-19in2020,CMISandNISdidn't
acceptonlineinterviewsuntil
theendoftheyear,mostof
thesefamiliesinterviewed
andchoseUCIS.Also,many
familiesstoppedtheir
applicationbecauseofthe
COVID-19.Seethetableon
theright.
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31. 4
2020 V
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2 V
u 2020
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u
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* / V
** / V
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32. 4
Conclusion and Prospect
AccordingtothestatisticsofEduVisionChiangMai2020,Chinesefamiliesstudyingoverseasata
youngageinChiangMaihavethefollowingobjectivecharacteristics:
uYoungerage:Thenumberofstudentswhobegantostudyabroadinkindergartenisthe
largest,whilethenumberinmiddleschoolisless.
uFamilieswithasecondchildorChinesechildrenholdingUSpassportshaveahighrate:
whetherthereisafurtherupwardtrendinthefutureremainstobeverified.
uTheselectionofschoolsisconcentrated:90%oftheinterviewsareconcentratedinfive
schools,andthetop9schools areallallowedstudentsgostraighttohighschool.
uOver60%oftheinterviewsdidnotleadtoafinalenrollment:whetheritwasaffectedby
COVID-19remainstobeverified
Also,accordingtothecontactbetweenEduVisionChiangMaiandmanyschoolsandparentsin
ChiangMaiinthepasttwoyears,thegeneralcharacteristicsofChinesefamiliesstudying
overseasinChiangMaiareasfollows:
uHighrateofschoolswitching:DuetotheCOVID-19,someChinesefamiliesreturnedtoChina
inthefirsthalfof2020.Inaddition,asinpreviousyears,manyChinesestudentswhohad
studiedinChiangMaiformorethanhalfayearswitchedtootherschoolsinChiangMaior
wenttoothercountriesorcitieswiththeirfamilies.Someschoolsfoundoutthatonlyasmall
groupofChinesefamilieswouldstayinthesameschoolformorethantwoorthreeyears*
uParents Englishskillsandunderstandingoftheoverseaseducationsystemneedtobe
improved:Manyparentsandschoolsclearlyfeltthattherewasalanguageandunderstanding
gapinparent-schoolcommunication.**Ontheonehand,duetothelimitedlanguageability
ofmanyparents,communicationwiththeschoolcouldonlyhappenwithtranslationbythe
school'sChineseteacher;Ontheotherhand,manyparentshadlittleunderstandingofthe
school'seducationsystems,ordidnotagreewiththeschool'steachingandmanagement
philosophy,anddidnothaveeffectivecommunicationmethodsandapproaches,resultingin
inefficientcommunicationanddissatisfaction
ChinesefamiliesarenotthefirstgroupstudyingoverseasinChiangMai.About10yearsago,lots
ofKoreanfamilieswenttoChiangMai andothercountriesforthepurposeofstudyingoverseas
atayoungage.Overthepastfewyears,basedonthegeneralfeedbackfromparentsandthe
quantityofChinesestudentsineachschool,ithasbeenfoundthattheproportionofChinese
familiesintheinternationalschoolsinChiangMaihasbeenincreasingyearbyyear.
Lookingahead,thedemandfromChinesefamiliesstudyingoverseasinChiangMaiatayounger
agewillgraduallyincrease,andChiangMaiwillalsofacethecorrespondingchallenges:whether
thehardwareandsoftwareofeachschoolcouldmeettheincreasingdemand,howtobalance
thedifferentviewsofschoolsandparentsabout highproportionofChinesestudents ,and
howtoimprovetheparent-schoolcommunication,etc.
EduVisonChiangMaihasalsobeencommittedtocooperatingwithlocalschoolsandrelevant
institutionsinChiangMaitobuildabridgebetweenschoolsandChinesefamiliesandachievea
win-winsituationinmanyaspects.Atthesametime,wehopethatmoreparentswhointendto
studyoverseasinChiangMaicanprepareenoughinadvance,withoutmakingimpulsiveor
blinddecision.
*Feedbackfromadministrators/admissionsofficersofmanyinternationalschoolsinChiangMai.
**Feedbackfromadministrators/admissionsofficersandparentsofmanyinternationalschoolsinChiangMai
***ResearchfromSchoolofSocialScience,ChiangMaiUniversity.
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33. 1 Appendix 1: School Map of Chiang Mai
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34. 2
Appendix 2: The Introduction of All Schools in Chiang Mai (Chinese Language)
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https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/6lzVcXHRxbMFArVQgYT76w
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schools in Chiang Mai in Chinese language
3
Appendix 3: School Application and Decision Making Strategy (Chinese Language)
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/mp/appmsgalbum?__biz=MzAxNTYz
MjI1NA==&action=getalbum&album_id=131916124102950912
0&scene=173&from_msgid=2649898048&from_itemidx=1&cou
nt=3#wechat_redirect
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read the articles in Chinese language
https://appfllmbobs6310.h5.xiaoeknow.com/v1/course/column/p
_5e7ee0aaaea63_va53cTT1?type=3
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watch the introduction videos and
online school virtual visiting in
Chinese language