China Considers Dropping English as Core Subject, Again

A proposal to make English an elective subject rather than a compulsory one has sparked a divisive dialogue on Chinese social media.

by Joshua Cawthorpe, 10 March 2021

Teaching in China is Risky for Foreigners These Days, Here’s Why

The days of teaching in China without the appropriate visa or education credentials appear to be numbered.

by Matthew Bossons, 13 August 2019

International Students’ Quest to Return to China Amid Covid Crisis

China is typically home to just under 500,000 international students annually.

by Francesca Lewis, 12 January 2021

WATCH: QQ AR Feature Educates You on ¥100 Bill

If you've got a ¥100 bill in your wallet, give this a try.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 08 October 2018

China's After School Training Centers are Struggling to Survive

As many training centers continue to recover from the effects of COVID-19, the sector has now been hit with new laws which effectively ban after-school tutoring in core subjects. Some...

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 30 September 2021

Shanghai Students Will Now Take Classes on TV Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

Instead of attending school in person, students will watch classes which will be broadcast on 12 cable TV channels – one for each grade.

by Urban Family, 20 February 2020

Shanghai Schools to Remain Closed, Online Classes Start March 2

Primary and secondary schools in Shanghai will remain closed for the foreseeable future and will start offering online classes starting on March 2.

by That's Shanghai, 19 February 2020

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