Proposed Internationalization Plan for Tabaco National High School

Abstract

Internationalization is an imperative function in education, which aims to prepare students and teachers for global opportunities and challenges, thereby promoting cultural competence and international cooperation between local and international partners. This dissertation proposed an internationalization plan (IP) for Tabaco National High School (TNHS) using SWOT Analysis to promote internationalization in the secondary educational institution in the Bicol Region. This IP responds to the rapidly changing world as education becomes more globalized and interconnected. In the Bicol Region, only a few schools are engaged in international cooperation and partnerships, especially in secondary education. This study conducted a series of focused group discussions and Face-to-Face Interviews with the identified Key Informants from DepEd ROV, DepEd SDO Tabaco City, BU-Open University, BU-International Relations Office, and TNHS. This study revealed the strengths and weaknesses, as well as the perceived opportunities and threats of TNHS, that are fundamental to crafting the internationalization plan of the school. It is recommended that TNHS institutionalize the SIP to ensure global competitiveness in secondary education.