This book delves into the expansion and complexities of private education in the P-12 school sector across 12 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) nations: Brunei Darussalam, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand. It focuses on the dynamic role private education plays in diverse educational and socio-economic landscapes, and how it complements or competes with public education systems in these countries.
With examples ranging from individual school policies to national governance models, the book highlights how private education institutions navigate regulatory frameworks, respond to community demands, and interact with public institutions. Case studies illustrate specific governance practices, including leadership and administrative approaches, and examine how these impact educational quality, access, and resource allocation. The book also discusses the influence of globalization and technology on private education, examining both the challenges and opportunities these forces bring.
This book is a comprehensive resource on private education, offering a detailed analysis of governance, policy, and socio-economic factors shaping this sector in the Asia-Pacific. It encourages readers to think critically about the future of education, prompting questions about how private and public institutions can work together to foster sustainable educational development, support inclusive access, and meet the needs of diverse student populations in the RCEP region.
1 Introduction: The Development of Private Education in RECP Nations.- 2
The Rise of Private Education Sector in Australia: Privilege or Preference.-
3 Private Education in Brunei Darussalam: Enriching the Educational
Ecosystem.- 4 Education Reform and the Operation of Private Schools in
China.- 5 The Role of Private Education in Japan: Government Policy, Student
Backgrounds, and Recent Initiatives.- 6 Private Education in Laos: A Case of
Leadership Styles in Private College in Vientiane.- 7 Rethinking the Impact
and Issue of International Schools in Malaysia.- 8 Private Education in
Myanmar: More than Simply a Patch for the National Education System.- 9
Private Schooling in New Zealand: Choice, Competition and Change.- 10
Globalisation, Modernisation and Secularism: The Example of Islamic Schools
in Singapore.- 11 Private education as de facto language policy in South
Korea.- 12 Globalization and English Language Education as Agent for a Rise
of Private P-12 Education in Thailand.- 13 International Private Schools in
Vietnam: The Case of Ho Chi Minh City.- 14 Future Implications and Trends of
Private Education in RECP Nations.
Dr. Philip Wing Keung Chan is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Monash University. His research work is focused on network governance, policy network, leadership and public education reform, especially in the context of Chinese enterprise schools. He developed the concept of Asia as method, which offers multiple frames of reference in education research, including inter-referencing amongst countries in Asia. He is also the co-leader in the Globalisation, Education and Work research group in the Faculty of Education and the coordinator of China Research Network in Monash University.
Dr. Venesser Fernandes is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Leadership Studies in the School of Education, Culture and Society in the Faculty of Education, Monash University. She is the Associate Head of the School of Education, Culture and Society within the Faculty of Education. Her areas of teaching and research interests include: School Improvement and Effectiveness, Educational Leadership Studies, Data-improved Decision making in Schools, Evidence-based Organisational Change and Development in Education, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, Social and Emotional Learning in Education and Issues of Social Justice in Education.
Dr. Jing Shi is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Faculty of Education at East China Normal University, specializing in private education and vocational studies in the Asia-Pacific region. She holds a PhD and a Master of Education from Monash University, where she also taught as an associate. She is the co-editor of two book projects focused on private education in the Asia-Pacific and the experiences of international students in Australian higher education. Her recent research projects examine educational choices, governance, sociology of education, and the competencies of vocational educators in China.
Grace Ji is an Assistant Lecturer and PhD Candidate in the Faculty of Education, Monash University. With over 16 years of experience, she has held roles as an educator in business education at all higher education, vocational training, and school levels. Grace has earned numerous awards for her teaching excellence and she is actively engaged in teaching Master of Education and Master of Teaching courses. Her research expertise includes international student education, teacher education, education policy and governance.
