EDUCATION IN CHINA | EUCATION SYSTEM IN CHINA

EDUCATION IN CHINA

In the 1980's China's higher education achieved considerable progress. By the end of 1992, China had 1,075 full time institutions of higher education with 881,000 graduated and 1,320,000,000 undergraduates.So far, there are 1,700 research institutions for education of  natural sciences run by universities 220 research institutes and 540 research centers for education in  social sciences, 400 key disciplines and 99 national laboratories. It goes without saying that institutions of higher education  have been
playing as important role in China's scientific research.
China's universities fall under either the jurisdiction of the Ministry of 
Education, over ministries of the Central government, provides 
education in autonomous regions, municipalities or certain major cities. 
Universities and independent  institutions institutes are all institutions of 
higher education  and same footing.
In China, a strict entrance examination system has been introduced to view 
to ensuring the quality of  education for new entrants to universities.National 
entrance is open to graduates of senior middle schools.Only the best and 
brightest in terms of all round development of morality, intelligence and
physique can have access to higher  education.
The academic year of full time universities is separated into two semesters
9A few have three). The first semesters begins in September and second in 
February.Each semester has about 20 weeks  and has six school days. In 
addition to the mandatory winter and summer vacations, every 1 January 
students have a day-off, and 1 May (International Labour Day) and 1 October 
(National Day). Students have 7 day holidays.Universities operate normally 
on other anniversaries traditional fetes.
Students Life

Chinese students generally live in school dormitories and eat in the school 

cafeteria. A campus has many playgrounds with fully equipped facilities 

which are provided for the convenience of students for spare time sports 

activities. Apart from usual physical exercise, students have access to 

different sports events and competitions organized  by  universities, such 

as long distance running in winter, swimming in summer and ball games

and chess games.Students strong in sports can join their university teams 

of basketball, volleyball football etc. Fans of Wushu

9martial art) and Qigong will have teachers available for them. The annual

 sports games of each university provide students and teachers with 

chance to best demonstrate their talent in sports events.

The student union and organizations bring together many students of 

common interest who set up their chorus, dancing troupe, orchestra, 

photography association, calligraphy association, painting association, 

etc.They have regular activities. Students in the associations develop their

abilities and  give full play to their talents. Universities admitting  foreign 

students have established separate dormitories and canteens for them.

When conditions permit, foreign students can also share dormitories with

Chinese Students' canteens.

Universities have paid ample attention to extra-curricular activities for 

foreign students.They are organized to watch artistic performances and go

out for sightseeing for rest and recreation after intense studies. Foreign

students are welcome to attend the school's sports games, long distance

running competitions, swimming and ball games as well as other related 

activities of other student organizations.

Friendly exchanges in education between Chinese and foreign students

are encouraged and in particular, contact between Chinese and foreign 

youth. Universities often conduct seminars and parties for Chinese and 

foreign students and other social activities. Chinese students, with a strong 

interest in education  are hardworking and cherish their friendship with 

foreign  students  therefore they are eager to make friends with and share 

their times and bad. The students through contact with each other will

establish a profound friendship.

School Spirit in China's  Institutions of Higher Education

China's universities attach great importance to good school spirit. In many 

universities, a good school spirit is embodied by diligence, hardwork,

strictness, realism pioneering innovation and originality. Based on the 

characteristics of their specialties different universities accentuate 

education on specific aspects of school spirit. For instance medical 

universities install in their school spirit the concept of humanitarianism 

normal universities recommend the students to develop the spirit of 

sacrifice and be paragons of virtue and  education and universities of 

political science and law encourage the students to cultivate noble 

characters and to be upright and just, honest and faithful to the duties. 

Student Administration

Students are required by universities to complete registration procedures in 

time for their education in .Freshmen before acquiring the status as

 students are subject to re-examination.

China's universities check both students' attendance and achievement in

their education. Absence from class without any sound reason is 

prohibited. participation in examination specified by the teaching 

programme is obligatory.when students have completed all courses

offered in the programme and passed the examination they are entitled to

go up one grade. In universities where the credit system has been

introduced, a credit is obtained when any student passes the examination 

will repetition back to a  lower grade of discontinued of  according to school

regulations.

Students of good character and scholarships are rewarded commended 

and granted scholarship for their education by China's universities.

Any foreign student in China university is considered as an ordinary  

student and hence should abide by all the rules and regulations of the 

university.

ENTRY T O CHINA

Admission notice and visa application for students who want education in China

Admission notice

The institutions will send the Admission Notice to the IEC after enrolling the

candidates, The IEC will send the Admission Notice and Visa Application

for Foreigners Wishing to have education in China (JW201) to the embassy

in China or the Chinese embassy in the dispatching country,relevant 

dispatching  organization or the applicants. It is kindly requested  that 

authority concerned sent these two documents to the candidates in time.

Visa Application

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Public Security, foreign

students with Admission Notice and the Visa Application Form for Studying  

in  China(JW201) both delivered by the Chinese universities and Physical 

Examination Record for Foreigner, can submit applications to Chinese and 

embassies and consulates for visa within due terms for their education in

China.

Special Notice

The student for their education in should purchase medical insurance and 

personal security insurance before coming to China or after coming to 

China (depends upon the facilities provided by the universities).

If you would like your family members to accompany in China, you would 

have to get the approval of the university in advance and accommodation for 

family members is not available, for the usual practice in management in

university.
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Student Visa to New Zealand

A visa or travel visa is a document which gives someone permission
to travel in to a specific country and stay there for a set of period
of time.A visa may be stamped or glued directly in to a passpprt
for convenience,or they may be issued separately, in the form of
documents which must be carefully protected to ensure that they
are not lost or stolen.It is very much essential for everyone to
research visa requirements before travelling internationally,as in
some cases travelers must apply for a visa before they attempt
to cross a border.The term "Visa" is a shortening of a Latin phrase,
carta visa,which means "the document has been seen."
Visas take a number of forms, ranging from tourist visas to
immigration visas, and each type of
visa has  its own application process.
Visa for New Zealand has become
very simple after a new scheme like
Funds Transfer Scheme.Only thing important
students should attend Telephonic Interview.It takes
3-8 weeks time to get visa after submission of all
documents.
For more details

EDUCATION IN FINLAND

Finland is one of the most progressive and advanced countries in Europe. Against a backdrop of incredible scenery, the "country of lakes" has recently attracted attention in the area of higher education. Ross Geraghty speaks to Ms. Maija Rask.Finish minister of Education and Science.
The Finnish Education System is highly advanced, by international standards. What was done to make education this way?

I am very proud of the education system and its performance. Our national strategy is based on a high level of education and R&D (research and development). We have made a special effort to boost the development of the necessary infrastructure and expertise so that we can meet the expectations of the emerging knowledge-based economy.
In the 1990's we implemented major reforms in our education system and carried out a special investment programme in R&D. Today, we spend nearly seven percent on the education system. These are very high figures by international standards, and the government is committed to continuing this policy.
Our higher education system is fairly large: we have 20 universities and 29 polytechnics, and 65 percent of the age group start studies at higher education institutions. These figures illustrate our commitment to raising the level of education of the whole population.
In Finland, polytechnics are newcomers to the higher education scene. The system was created some ten years ago with a view to raising the level of vocational education and training and to accommodating the needs of the increasingly heterogeneous student population. The polytechnics were formed from post-secondary vocational institutions, which were upgraded to higher education level after a pilot phase and a rigorous external evaluation. Today I  would say the polytechnics form an integral part of our high quality higher education system.

Have numbers of students coming to study in Finland increased over the years?

The first action to boost internationalisation in Finnish university education was decised at the end of the 1980's. At that time we were able to allocate extra funding to building up the administrative infrastructure needed to take care of both outgoing  and incoming programmes at universitiewsw and polytechnics. Today, i am very pleased to say that all our higher education institutions offer programmes in English for the benefit of international students.

Why do you think students consider Finland as a study destination?

I think the most important reason is the good quality of our education and R&D and the fields of expertise Finland is known for eg,ICT,pulp and paper, design, architecture and music to name but a few.
also the good provision of English-language programmes in our higher education institutions is attractive to international students as well as the low cost of in here.

What does the Ministry of Education do, or any other body, to accredit the universities and polytechnics in Finland and to keep standards high?

Universities and polytechnics are obliged by law to systematically evaluate their  quality and performance. The polytechnics underwent a kind of accrediation process when they sought a permanent operating licence from the government.
The Finnish higher education evaluation Council is an independent advisory body to thr Ministry of Education, and it promotes and supports evaluations and quality work in high education institutions. The ministry rewards the institutions for high -quality performance.

Would you say that Finnish universities are strong in the IT area?

Why do you think that is so inportant, and does it give you a strong edge over other countries?
Our universities and polytechnics are definitely very strong in the ICT fields. As i said earlier, the development of this area has been one of the cornerstones in our education and science and technology policies.Our ICT firms played a major role in helping the Finnish economy flourish after the difficult years of recession in the early 1990s, and i firmly believe that this technology -driven economic growth will continue.Therefore it is very important that out education system  keeps up with-or rather ahead of- the rapid developments in the field.

I think most of our international students are aware of the Finnish expertise in the ICT fields,and for many students that was what attracted them to Finland in the first place.

In short,what else does Finland have to offer the international student?

In a nutshell: high quality,good education,and research facilities,a smoothly-running student hosing system,English-language programmes,a beautiful language.It is also a cost-effective country.