ChinaCast Education Corporation Scales to Serve Millions

Authors: Laurence Bloom, Affiliate Analyst; Lisa Abrams, Affiliate Analyst

China’s education market is one of the largest and fastest growing in the world, with over 200 million K-12 students, 15-20 million higher education students, and a labor force of over 700 million workers. ChinaCast Education Corporation is one of the earliest and leading e-learning service providers in mainland China. Based in Beijing, the company delivers its e-learning services over its satellite operation network and proprietary software platform, making it a strong player in the global distribution of educational content and distance learning services. ChinaCast is well positioned to take advantage of the growing education opportunities in China. This report contains:

- Company highlights, including 2007 revenue by business line;
- Service offerings and revenues by education segment (K-12, postsecondary, and vocational);
- Analysis of the factors that make ChinaCast unique;
- Details of the competitive landscape, including threats and opportunities;
- A company-at-a-glance table with data on revenue, growth, employee numbers, and business model;
- Essential actions for suppliers of education content and services.