Bright Scholar Education (NYSE:BEDU) (NYSE:BEDU) is a leading operator of international and bilingual K-12 schools, primarily serving Mainland China with additional campuses in Malaysia, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. The company focuses on delivering comprehensive educational programs that blend local Chinese curricula with world-class international standards, offering students pathways to both domestic and global higher-education opportunities.
The company’s school network encompasses early childhood education centers, primary schools, middle schools and high schools. Its curriculum offerings include International Baccalaureate, American Advanced Placement, British A-Level and Chinese national curriculum tracks. Bright Scholar recruits and retains a diverse faculty of local and international teachers, supports after-school enrichment programs and provides residential options at select boarding schools.
Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, Bright Scholar has expanded through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in April 2017 and has since continued to scale its operations, adapting to evolving educational demands and regulatory requirements in each region it serves.
Led by founder and chairman Hongbin Guo, Bright Scholar’s leadership team brings together seasoned educators and business executives with experience in international schooling and corporate governance. The company remains committed to enhancing its curriculum offerings, investing in digital learning platforms and expanding its footprint to meet the rising demand for quality bilingual and international education.
