The report shows that the educational subsidy, including nutrition fees, in Xizang has been raised to 5,620 yuan per student per year this year, benefiting 746,000 students.
By the end of last year, Xizang boasted 3,472 schools at various levels, with 960,000 students — 26.3 percent of its total population — receiving tuition, according to data from the regional education authorities.