This literature review considers the educational, social and cultural impacts of international students on domestic students, educational institutions and host communities.
Purpose
The review of international and local materials was directed to consider social, cultural and educational impacts of international students on domestic students and on secondary and tertiary educational institutions. Five key areas were identified for review:
What is the nature of the interaction and relationship between international and domestic students?
What is the nature of the interaction and relationships between international students and host communities?
What is the comparative usage of institutional support facilities by international and domestic students?
What is the impact of international students on teaching and learning?
What are the conditions under which positive benefits of internationalisation are likely to be realised?