ABSTRACT
The current Chinese educational system was initiated in 1922. At the beginning of the 20th century, modern science and technology were introduced into China by the first group of students who had studied abroad and returned to establish the New Educational System. The regular Chinese school system consists of four stages: primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, and higher education, which lasts 6 + 3 + 3 + 4 = 16 years. In addition, children aged 3-6 are sent to kindergartens for preschool education. Chinese higher education usually consists of 4 years of college or university training, graduate study of a 3-year master degree programme, and a doctoral programme lasting an additional 3 years.
