Chinese Insights: China – UK Education: System, Challenges and Reform

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Talk by Tutor, Yangyang Cheng

This lecture will provide a comprehensive overview of China’s education system from primary school to higher education, focusing on its structure, challenges, and ongoing reforms.

Key topics include:

China’s Education System Overview – A breakdown of the stages of education, including primary, secondary, vocational, and higher education.

The Gaokao: China’s National College Entrance Exam – How it shapes students' academic paths and how it differs from university admissions in other countries.

Cultural Influences on Learning – How Confucian traditions shape educational priorities and how this contrasts with Western approaches.

Education Reform in China – Recent policy changes such as the "Double Reduction" policy, curriculum shifts, and efforts to enhance innovation and critical thinking in students.