In recent years, there has been a phenomenon of younger international students in the study abroad market. Major study abroad institutions are aiming at the young study abroad market. More and more students go abroad to study in primary schools, junior high schools and senior high schools. Then, how to calculate the "cost performance" of studying abroad at a young age?

　　Thinking and distinguishing what kind of children are suitable for studying abroad at a young age

　　"When I was in the fourth grade, my uncle’s family immigrated to Canada. The relationship between my family and my uncle’s family has always been very good. My cousin and I grew up together as brothers and sisters. So I naturally followed my uncle’s family to Canada to study. " Tu Yunwei has now read the undergraduate course in Canada. Many relatives in Xiaofan’s family have the experience of studying in the United States, and there are also many relatives and friends abroad. "Under their influence, I wanted to study abroad since I was a child, so I chose to study in the United States in high school."

　　For most families, foreign relatives and friends can take care of the students’ daily life nearby, and parents can choose to let these children study abroad with more peace of mind.

　　Students are still young, have not formed good study and living habits, and are easily tempted by the outside world without the supervision of their parents after going abroad. The care of relatives and friends will help students grow better. One of the most important factors in the process of studying abroad is good self-control ability. "In fact, I have always felt that people with self-motivation and self-control learn well at home and abroad, and they have to rely on themselves to study anywhere." Tu Yunwei admits that studying abroad requires self-control and self-motivation.

　　Self-character and self-care ability are important factors for choosing young students to study abroad. In foreign countries, children’s independent spirit is needed both in life and daily life. Students’ personality and communication skills almost determine their integration in foreign life, which also affects their learning effect to a great extent.

　　Usually, the most important task of studying abroad is to overcome the "language barrier". "My language ability is not a very big obstacle. Because I am young, I learn the language quickly, and I have been here for a long time, listening and speaking a lot, so I can naturally overcome the language difficulties. " Tu Yunwei believes that the most important condition for studying abroad at a young age is not language ability. Foreign schools require students to be comprehensive, not only to have good grades and practical ability, but also to adhere to personal hobbies, actively participate in extracurricular activities and have certain self-control ability.

　　How to calculate the "cost performance ratio" of excellent and inferior young students studying abroad

　　"Cost-effective" refers to the proportional relationship between performance and price. The cost of studying abroad is more expensive than that in China, and most of the young students have extended the study period, which also makes the tuition more expensive.

　　"I have a classmate whose family conditions are not particularly good. In order to let her go abroad to study in high school, her parents put all their efforts into the family, and she only eats the cheapest food in the school cafeteria every day. Because of her study abroad, the quality of life of her parents in China has dropped a lot. " Tu Yunwei suggested students: "Considering the economic conditions, it is better to go to university in China first and choose to study abroad during the postgraduate period, so it is easier to apply for scholarships." Xiao Fan said: "Parents don’t have to sell iron in a pot to let their children study abroad. They should be within the scope of economic conditions. If you decide to send your children to study abroad, you should be prepared in advance.

　　So what can you gain during your study abroad? How to calculate the "cost performance" of studying abroad at a young age?

　　One of the advantages of studying abroad at a young age lies in language ability. "Because I went to the United States to study in high school, I have made great progress in English now, which is very advantageous compared with many students who went abroad to study in graduate school." Xiaofan said frankly.

　　Teenagers have not yet formed a mindset, and when they come to study in another cultural background, it is easier to compare the similarities and differences between the two different cultures and thinking methods, and it is easy to learn from each other. Many parents believe that studying abroad at a young age can better adapt to local life and achieve a smooth transition in cultural identity. Students can enter overseas schools early, and they can also increase the chances of applying for follow-up education abroad, expand the choice of future children’s education, and improve the competitiveness of future enrollment and employment.

　　However, the minds of young international students are not yet mature. The laws and regulations at home and abroad are different, and the requirements and restrictions for teenagers are different. If there is no clear and mature understanding, it is easy to be tempted, which will have a negative impact on the growth of students.

　　In addition, when in China, students depend on their parents for everything, and they are prone to frustration in unfamiliar environments, which is not conducive to the establishment of their self-confidence. Because of leaving parents and family, the barrier of space also has an impact on family relations.

　　"I came to Australia to study in junior high school, and now I am going to study undergraduate. In the past six years, I have learned to live independently and integrated into the lives of local people. However, I didn’t spend the junior high school with my parents, and my grandfather didn’t get back to China when he died. This is my biggest regret. " Wang Zhe (pseudonym), who is about to study in Sydney, looks back on her life of studying abroad and sighs.

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　　Studying abroad at a young age has become a trend

　　The number of high school students studying abroad will grow strongly.

　　The report "Inventory of China’s Study Abroad Market in 2015 and Prospect in 2016" recently released by Kai Tak Education Group predicts that the proportion of young international students will further increase in 2016, and the number of students studying abroad in senior high schools will maintain a strong growth, and the number of students studying abroad for undergraduate courses will further surpass the number of students studying abroad for master’s degrees.

　　This trend has been confirmed in the report released by beijing overseas-study service association in 2015. The data shows that about 14.12% of the people choose to go abroad in junior and senior high schools, and the growth rate has reached nearly 365% compared with 2005.

　　Countries adhere to the open policy.

　　Relevant study abroad experts said that this aspect is the result of the improvement of domestic family economic ability; On the other hand, countries’ open policy towards China’s young students and the increasing number of countries and schools that recognize China’s college entrance examination will inevitably stimulate the increase of the number of young students.

　　In Australia, for example, the policy and education system for studying abroad for junior high school students have benefited both students and parents, not only allowing immediate family members to accompany them, but also stipulating that every high school in Australia will have a tutor to give advice to international students in their daily life, study and employment, which is quite attractive to students.

　　Second-and third-tier cities will also "force"

　　It is worth noting that the trend of "ultra-young age" will gradually become obvious, and the growth rate of the number of small international students below high school will accelerate. At the same time, domestic second-and third-tier cities will also "make efforts" to study at a young age.

　　Sun Jianming, director of the Study Abroad Service Center of the Ministry of Education, believes that with the development of economy and society, more and more families have the strength and ability to send their children to study abroad. It is a good thing for some people to use their own resources or channels to study abroad, which can open up a new world and receive education and edification from other cultures. This is people’s self-choice.

　　Chien Sun said: "Personally, I think that studying abroad at a younger age is only a trend, and it can’t be called modernization. Only when it reaches a certain scale or degree can it be called modernization. As far as I know, at present, the majority of students go abroad to study after graduating from high school. "

　　There are two situations in which younger children go abroad to study. One is that some children go out to school very young, which is usually accompanied by their parents. Because they are too young to go abroad to study, there are obstacles and difficulties in independent life, so they must not be encouraged. On the other hand, some children live and study abroad with their parents, but this situation does not belong to the category of studying abroad, that is, living with them or emigrating. Our definition of studying abroad refers to going abroad to study for academic qualifications, entering a university with a bachelor’s degree or conducting language learning training. For example, if you get an acceptance letter from a foreign university through IELTS, TOEFL or other forms of exams, you can apply for a visa to study abroad. Younger children may apply for a tourist visa or a work visa.