The experimental area of compulsory education reform determined by the Ministry of Education refers to a number of areas publicized by the Department of Basic Education of the Ministry of Education under the recommendation of the provincial education administrative department for the reform pilot in the field of compulsory education.

In order to improve the level and quality of compulsory education in China and explore innovative measures to meet the needs of the new era, under the requirements of the Notice, provincial education administrative departments recommend corresponding areas as "experimental areas for compulsory education reform" according to local actual conditions. These experimental areas will become an important platform for developing forward-looking and pioneering courses, optimizing the construction of teachers and deepening the school management system. Through the accumulation of these pilot experiences and achievements, and timely summarize and share successful experiences and practices, in order to play a leading role in the future nationwide compulsory education reform.