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This study presents a qualitative analysis of Xiaoxigua School, a public school in the north, focusing on its education marketing strategy. The study identifies target consumers through market segmentation and formulates an enrollment strategy that is suitable for the case school based on the characteristics and habits of the target consumers. The aim is to help Xiaoxigua School attract target customers in the education market. The author of this study is a faculty member at the Case School. Data was collected using the semi-structured interview method and analyzed using literature theory. Data was collected using the semi-structured interview method and analyzed using literature theory. Data was collected using the semi-structured interview method and analyzed using literature theory. The research conclusions are summarised below:
1.The education market in which Xiaoxigua School operates is characterised by both government intervention and a free market. While the government has some involvement, parents are free to choose schools, resulting in a free market. Schools differ in the number of students they have, creating a 'watermelon effect' that reflects parents' preferences. To meet the diverse needs of parents, schools should provide a variety of services and flexibly adjust their enrolment and marketing strategies. Parents typically prefer Middle School B due to its high enrollment rate and are willing to adjust their household registration to ensure their children can attend smoothly, reflecting the impact of the enrollment doctrine.
2.The enrolment strategy of the case school comprises product, promotion, and personnel strategies. The school has developed a more concrete and intimate image through the active participation of teachers in campus activities, community involvement, and parent interaction. This has further enabled the school to establish and promote its brand.
3.Based on market segmentation, the researcher identified parents who are highly involved in education and pay attention to the diversified development of students. Additionally, based on market positioning, they identified the advantages and areas that need adjustment for individual schools. To increase the school's attention and trust in the education market, the researchers suggested product, promotion, and personnel strategies. The aim is to reinforce current strengths and promotional strategies, introduce new product offerings and clubs with growth potential, and enhance marketing methods across various channels. Additionally, to counteract any negative perceptions of our market positioning, it is suggested that we boost the motivation and enthusiasm of our teaching team to improve the school's image. These suggestions can help Case School to stand out in the highly competitive education market, improve its visibility and reputation, and attract target customers.
Finally, the research results have led to specific suggestions for the case school, as well as for other schools that promote educational marketing, and for future researchers.
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