Whether it‘s writing the life-changing college entrance exam (gaokao), attending night school as an adult, preparing for the stressful civil service exam, or taking fun lessons at senior colleges after retirement, education has shaped every stage of life in China.
The Highs Stakes of “Gaokao”
Influential Moments of Chinese Education
Explore the key moments in modern China’s educational history that profoundly shaped the nation’s development and academic standards
Where It All Started
Since ancient times, students in China have faced intense academic pressure, as success in the rigorous imperial exams could determine not only their own future but also that of their families.
Pick up our related issue “Education Nation”
Interested in learning more about the state of modern China’s education? Flip through our previous issue, “Education Nation,” for a closer look.
Never Too Late to Learn
Vocational Schools
Watch How Chinese Education is Evolving
Video guides to the inner world of Chinese education
Closing the Gap
China’s rural students often face significant obstacles in navigating the country’s highly competitive education system
On the Character: 育
Open up the history behind the ancient Chinese character "育" and the different forms its taken over the years
