Sociologists and educationalists often talk about educational underachievement. In the era of globalisation there is also much discussion about the existence of an elite transnational educated class. These are ‘citizens of the world’, young people from different countries but similarly high socioeconomic backgrounds. Members of this class seek a common educational experience designed to connect them with elite networks and the top executive jobs around the globe.
This idea is often framed by a Marxist perspective. The transnational elite are seen as a capitalist class held together by global outlooks, global economic interests (property, shares, etc.) and a shared desire to denationalise economies. A slightly different emphasis is on the international schools and colleges that are ‘choreographing’ this transnational class formation by creating a sense of connectedness within and across their select student bodies.
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