Education

Private Education – a beacon promising success

China’s highly competitive school system and job market drives demand for a whole host of private education niches, some of which are more compelling than others.

Xueda – expanding fast

Recent performance at the tutor provider has been strong, though fast expansion plans may impact profitability later this year.

New Oriental – climbing the value chain

The private education provider is slowing expansion to work on boosting profitability at existing learning centres.

ChinaEdu – fighting to boost sales

The online degree provider has been lowering prices and boosting expansion plans to support revenue growth.

China Education Alliance – clawing back from fraud allegations

The private education provider has been faltering following accusations last year that results have been embellished.

ATA – recruitment tests drive growth

Expansion in recruitment tests among major state corporations has helped to buoy recent performance.

A boom in consumer credit

Our survey of respondents in 236 cities in 30 provinces shows an alacrity for consumer credit is surging, and combines with other factors to drive a positive outlook for consumer spending for the next six months.

New Oriental leads in buoyant English tuition market

Strong first tier city demand is boosting New Oriental, though English First, Wall Street English and Global IELTs also look strong.

Paid-for education – demand for English language tuition remains buoyant

Strong demand for paid-for education, particularly English language tuition among younger age groups throughout China is expected to support providers such as New Oriental with a strong presence across the region.

China Education Alliance – vocational courses drive growth

Revenues from the company's vocational training services have been outpacing those from online tuition.

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