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Education System

China's education system comprises preschool or early childhood, primary, secondary and higher education.

The education scheme, setup of education organizations, form of education, period of schooling, student enrollment and training target are all ordained by the Ministry of Education in China.

Chinese Constitution provides that all Chinese children of school age receive nine years of compulsory education, including six years of primary school and three years of junior middle school.

Besides, there are also vocational education and adult education. China encourages adult education of various forms and enables Chinese citizens to receive education about politics, economy, culture, science, technology and expertise.

China implements national examination system. The Ministry of Education decides the types of national examinations that are undertaken by State approved examination organizations.

China practices academic certification system. Schools and other educational organizations sanctioned or approved by the State issue diploma or other academic certificates according to related regulations.

China implements degree system. Those who reach a certain academic level or special technical level are conferred a degree and receive diplomas accordingly.

China implements supervision and evaluation system on education in schools and other educational organizations.

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