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CHINA
 CHINA EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
• China has the largest education system in the world. In June 2021, there were
10.78 million students taking the National Higher Education Entrance
Examination (Gao Kao) in China.
• International students have enrolled in over 1000 higher education institutions
throughout the country. Investment in education accounts for about 4% of total
GDP in China.
• In 1986, the Chinese government passed a compulsory education law, making
nine years of education mandatory for all Chinese children.
• 1980s government allowed the establishment of the first private school.
• Peking and Tsinghua University falls amongst the TOP 50 Universities of the
World(Times Education)
• China- a top destination for international students. In 2013, China was the most
popular country in Asia for international students, and ranks third overall among
countries.
CHINA EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
CHINA EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
CHINA EDUCATIONAL SYESTEM
 SCHOOL CALENDAR
• The Chinese school year is broken into two semesters, the first beginning in the fall and lasting
until the beginning of January. Everyone generally has three weeks to a month to travel during the
Chinese New Year holiday, then the school year ends in May or June.
• On average, under the current system the length of the secondary school year is 245 days.
•  The summer vacation typically begins around mid-July, though some schools will break up as
early as late June. The vacation period lasts for about 2 months
• It starts at 7:30 in the morning and mostly finishes at about 4:00 in the afternoon.
• In case the students still attend classes of optional subjects, they might stay even longer.
• After the fifth lesson there is a long lunch break of two hours. Lunch packets are distributed to
those who have paid for it and they will eat it in their classrooms.
• On Saturdays, many schools hold required morning classes in Science and Math. Many students
also attend Buxiban , or cram school in the evening and on weekends.
• Monday is cleaning day. Monday morning starts with the National Flag-raising ceremony.
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SCHOOL
ORGANIZATION
 SPECIAL FEATURES

SPECIAL EDUCATION- For blind deaf or mentally retarded children and teens.
MILITARY TRAINING- for both boys and girls. Boys have mandatory military training.
ALL KNOW STANDING IN THE CLASS- Grades are announced. Shame if performance is not perfect.
STUDY ABROAD IS ENCOURAGED- Man with PhD’s do not return.
BRAIN DRAIN- China suffers the worst brain drain in the world, according to a new study that found 7 out of 10
students who enrolls in an overseas university never return to live in their homeland.
REASON NOT TO RETURN- Higher living standards, brighter career opportunities and the freedom to have as
many children as they wish.
GUANXI-BASED- structure in the workplace in China, The success of one’s career depends more on social
connections than on merit.