BEIJING, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the highlights of China's key education news from the past week:

-- China tries reform to foster more talent in basic academic disciplines

China has moved to step up the cultivation of innovative talent in certain basic academic disciplines such as mathematics and physics by launching a pilot scheme at more than 30 select universities, including Peking and Tsinghua, according to a ministry guideline unveiled Wednesday.

The scheme aims to better select and train students that are interested in serving the country's major strategic needs and at the same time have excellent comprehensive qualities or excel in basic discipline studies, said the document issued by the Ministry of Education via its official website.

Literally known in Chinese as "Qiang Ji Ji Hua," or "Strengthening Foundation Plan," it will see successful applicants be offered tailored training programs, quality education resources and more opportunities for further education and scholarships.

-- China punishes unlicensed after-school training businesses

China's education authority on Thursday made public its punishment for unlicensed after-school training program providers in provinces including Guangdong, Shanxi and Sichuan.

Training service providers involved were suspended or shut down, according to a circular issued by the office of the education supervision commission of the State Council.

The move is to warn after-school training program providers about the consequences of business irregularities, it said. Enditem

Related

Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)