Looking at the report of 20 17, it is not difficult to see that the word "studying abroad at a young age" appears more and more frequently. Studying abroad at a young age refers to studying abroad at middle school and below. In recent years, some primary school students have joined the ranks of studying abroad. While the number of young students studying abroad has increased, new characteristics have emerged: the age is getting lower and lower, there are more and more countries to choose from, and it is more and more difficult to apply. These new features make many parents think: Do you want to study abroad as early as possible? What impact will studying abroad at a young age have on families and children? Next, learn the details from me.

The competition for studying abroad at a young age is becoming more and more fierce.

20 17 the total number of students studying abroad in China keeps increasing, and so does the number of young students studying abroad. Parents of young international students have more choices when choosing a country to study abroad. In addition to the United States, Britain, Canada, Australia and other traditional countries studying abroad, Germany, Italy, Singapore and other countries are also increasingly favored. When parents of young international students choose a destination country for their children, in addition to safety issues, they will also consider the education level and cultural atmosphere of the country. Wu Xiaoyu (pseudonym) went to Italy to study in junior high school, and talked about the reasons for choosing Italy. She believes that Italy has a good cultural atmosphere, which is suitable for future artistic development.

While more and more countries can choose to study abroad at a young age, the competition for admission is becoming more and more fierce. According to the Report on the Development of Studying Abroad in China (20 17), among the major destination countries in the world, the number of secondary school students in China is relatively high. In order to balance the number of students admitted, many public middle schools in Australia and other countries have raised their admission standards and increased interviews, which makes the competition for studying abroad more intense.

From the geographical distribution of young families studying abroad in 20 17, it can be seen that the number of families in many provincial capitals and second-and third-tier cities has gradually increased, and the number of young students studying in Hangzhou, Nanjing and Xiamen has increased rapidly. In addition to economic factors, the increase of these local international schools and school international departments is also an important factor. International schools provide students with courses that are in line with international standards, making it convenient for younger students to study directly in foreign schools. Of course, families studying abroad in first-tier cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen still dominate.

Multiple influencing factors

Looking back on 20 17, we find that there are many factors affecting studying abroad at a young age. The "20 17 White Paper on Studying Abroad for Young Students in China" recently released by Kai Tak Education Group shows that most families choose to send their children abroad to study in senior high schools because they want to experience foreign education and avoid the pressure brought by the college entrance examination. Relevant study abroad experts said that the younger you are, the easier it is to complete cross-cultural adaptation. Therefore, many parents choose to send their children abroad for junior high school or even primary school. Susan (a pseudonym) is studying in a high school on the east coast of the United States. Talking about the reasons for studying abroad, she said: "Because my parents' friends just recommended the school, I discussed it with my parents and thought it would be good to change the environment. Going out as soon as possible will also adapt faster. "

The increase of family wealth is also an important reason for the continuation of the trend of studying abroad at a young age of 20 17. Most of the parents of young international students are well-educated, with high income and fashionable ideas. They want their children to receive an international education, so they choose to send their children abroad as soon as possible. Ji Siyuan studies in a primary school in Orlando, USA. He was only 9 years old when he studied abroad. His mother, Ms. Li, said, "I hope children can make greater progress in language, see more of the world and broaden their horizons."

The improvement of study abroad service is also an important factor for the continuation of the trend of studying abroad at a young age. After studying abroad on 20 17, the development of services has accelerated, and many intermediaries have service departments specifically for young international students. These departments will provide a series of services, such as consultation, application and even life assistance after studying abroad. The accuracy of the service has reduced parents' worries to a certain extent, prompting them to make a decision to send their children to study abroad at an early age.

Thinking about studying abroad returns to rationality.

While studying abroad at a young age is hot, the influence of studying abroad at a young age on students and their families causes thinking.

20 17, our report focuses on the adaptability of young international students. Young students' thoughts are not mature enough and their values are not fully formed. In addition, language barriers and cultural differences often make it difficult for small international students to cope. /kloc-Susan, who is a junior high school student in the United States at the age of 0/3, believes that in the face of inadaptability, she should step out of the "comfort zone" and actively respond. "We should find a suitable way to study abroad according to the environment. Foreign junior high schools are also under great pressure. Not only depends on grades, but also on extracurricular activities, which tests students' time management ability. "

In addition to economic problems, the families of international students have to face problems such as how to deal with parent-child relationship. When young students study abroad, the distance between time and space makes parents more worried. At this time, the communication between parents and students is particularly important. Chen Yan (pseudonym) went to England to study in the sixth grade. When she first arrived in a foreign country, she was depressed because of language communication problems. Through communication with her parents, she felt their encouragement, learned to adjust her mentality and gradually adapted to the life of studying abroad.

It is predicted that the upsurge of studying abroad at a young age will last until 20 18. Behind studying abroad at a young age is the expectation and dedication of a family. There is no universal answer to the question "Do you want to study abroad as soon as possible?". Parents and students should comprehensively analyze the advantages and disadvantages and make a final decision carefully.