The story of Sherman Jen is a remarkable testament to necessity of foresight in the field of private education.

Some 18 years ago, Jen recognized China's growing need to equip its workforce with the skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly global context.

As the founder and CEO of Maple Leaf Educational Systems, Jen built on the best the Chinese education system has to offer by reaching out to Canada, specifically British Columbia. The result was a cross-cultural experience that prepares bright and inquisitive Chinese students to participate effectively in the global community.

Maple Leaf Educational Systems is the largest private international school system in China and Canada's largest offshore school system. Under Jen's direction, the company opened the first international school recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education and the first offshore school accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Education.

Jen's innovative education model offers Chinese and English bilingual teaching from the preschool to high school level. Graduates of Maple Leaf schools are awarded both Chinese and British Columbian high school diplomas.

Zhuan Ti

(China Daily 07/04/2013 page12)