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In 2024, Novema conducted a comprehensive study on the factors influencing transitions between international schools. Drawing from surveys of 1,040 parents in Singapore and 977 parents in Malaysia who have children enrolled in international schools, the research explored both academic and non-academic considerations that cause parents to withdraw their children and the appeal of enrolling them in the new school. These reports are available for download at the following links:

The Pre-School Feeder Market

International schools are highly dependent on reaching out to parents...

The Role of Innovation in Education

Some see education as tightly bound to a set curriculum,...

System 1 & 2 in choosing schools

International schooling is complex market, requiring a multi-faceted high quality...

Third Culture Kids & Families

Firstly, how are we defining Third Culture Kids (TCKs)? There...

The expat market – the missed opportunity

Research among expats is often reserved for highly specialized projects,...

Assessing quality of teaching in international schools

Reputation is an asset that schools need to build over...

The Expat Lifecycle and the impact on school

Expatriates usually make up the majority of the student body...

The Marketing of International Schools

International schooling has for a long time enjoyed a position...

UK independent schools could look to Asia to stem potential loss of students due to new tax on education

The new Labour Government in the UK is wrestling with...

Couch Potato Generation

Talking to Generations – Part 5: Gen Z & Y and Video Gaming

As part of our in-depth research into media consumption habits...

Talking to Generations – Part 4: Gen Z & Y attitudes to advertising

Consumers want free content, and exposure to advertising is the...

Talking to Generations – Part 3: Genre Preferences

Media companies are having to invest heavily in content, but...

Talking to Generations – Part 2: Media Motives & the Role of TV

Generally, the motives to consume media are entertainment, filling time,...

Talking to Generations – Part 1: Media Habits of Gen Y & Z in Singapore

Media consumption is growing by virtue of more access to...

Miaja – SME Series

Miaja Design Group is an interior design company that works...

Blu Kouzina – Gourmet Insights from Southern Europe

Novema interviewed the founders of Blu Kouzina, a Mediterranean restaurant...

SME Series – Technology Expressions

Create Lab is an educational institution that helps children to...

SME Series – Fit for Business

With the closure of California Fitness, one might question the...

SME Series – Market Research for Business Start-Ups

With the closure of California Fitness, one might question the...

SME Series – The Clue-less Goat Speciality Coffee House

With 6,700 Food & Beverage (F&B) establishments in a city...

The Singapore F&B Industry

Singapore is one of the global centres for cuisine....

SME Series – Doctors for Indoor Air

In Vitro Pte Ltd is a research and manufacturing company...

Bakerzin – WE MAKE IT!

Singapore is one of the world’s leading destinations for cuisine...

Better Toy Store

One of the most popular pastimes of Singaporeans is shopping....

Audrey Quek – Don’t Let Research Put You Off!

Audrey Quek had some great assets – becoming Miss Singapore...

SME Series – ONLINE GOLDMINES

Internet businesses face the challenge of building brands in the...

SME Series – Brave enough to venture

Founded in Singapore in August 2006, Xmi Pte Ltd started...

SME Series – Grow as the world shrinks!

Founded in Singapore in August 2006, Xmi Pte Ltd started...

SME Series – Let there be fun!

The hotel and hospitality business in Asia has been through...

When System 2 counts

In the last 15 years or so, much of System...

Diagnosing Customer Effort for Better Product Design

Customer loyalty research has evolved to recognise that few customers...

Nudging Customers Towards Self-Serve

Getting customers to break from entrenched habits is one of...

The Future Insight Agency

In 2026, the consumer insight industry has become more organised...

Market Research Business Models Adopted with AI

In 2026, the consumer insight industry has become more organised...

Key Developments in AI Adoption in The Market Research Industry

In 2026, the consumer insight industry has become more organised...

AI technical downsides and how QC is trying to control this

While 98% of market researchers now use AI, 95% acknowledge...

AI Applications in Consumer Insight 2026

The Asia Research AI stakeholder survey in April 2026 showed...

Synthetic Data & Digital Twins – what’s going on?

Synthetic data is transforming the market research landscape......

AI in the Legal Profession

Any profession that needs to access, synthesise, and......

The Errors Made by AI in Research

The Errors Made by AI in Research...

Tech applications

How AI is Being Used in Other Industries – Technology...

Production management applications

How AI is Being Used in Other Industries – Production...

Financial advisory applications

How AI is Being Used in Other Industries – Financial...

Key development of the market research supply side business due to AI

Key Developments of the Market Research Supply Side Business Expected...

HR applications

How AI is Being Used in Other Industries – Human...

Disadvantages of AI in market research

Disadvantages of AI in market research...

Benefits of AI in market research

Perceived Benefits of AI in market research...

AI in Education

Like other industries, most research organisations recognize a need to...

How AI is Being Managed in Research Organisations

Like other industries, most research organisations recognize a need to...

How AI is Being Used in Research

The leading applications of AI are in desk research, automated...

The Singapore Informal Eating Outlet (IEO) market

Eating out is a significant part of life among Singaporeans....

The UK Guest Staying Market – the state of the industry

The UK guest accommodation market presents mixed signals....

In 2024, Novema conducted a comprehensive study on the factors influencing transitions between international schools. Drawing from surveys of 1,040 parents in Singapore and 977 parents in Malaysia who have children enrolled in international schools, the research explored both academic and non-academic considerations that cause parents to withdraw their children and the appeal of enrolling them in the new school. These reports are available for download at the following links:

In 2024, Novema conducted a comprehensive study on the factors influencing transitions between international schools. Drawing from surveys of 1,040 parents in Singapore and 977 parents in Malaysia who have children enrolled in international schools, the research explored both academic and non-academic considerations that cause parents to withdraw their children and the appeal of enrolling them in the new school. These reports are available for download at the following links: