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.