Legal basis: Education Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 9 People's Republic of China (PRC) citizens have the right and obligation to receive education.
Citizens, regardless of nationality, race, sex, occupation, property status, religious beliefs, etc. , enjoy equal opportunities for education according to law.
Article 29 Schools and other educational institutions shall exercise the following rights:
(1) Autonomous management in accordance with the articles of association;
(2) Organizing the implementation of educational and teaching activities;
(3) Recruiting students or other educatees;
(four) the management of student status, the implementation of incentives or sanctions;
(five) to issue corresponding academic certificates to the educated;
(six) the appointment of teachers and other employees, the implementation of incentives or sanctions;
(seven) the management and use of the facilities and funds of this unit;
(eight) to reject any organization or individual's illegal interference in education and teaching activities;
(nine) other rights stipulated by laws and regulations.
The state protects the lawful rights and interests of schools and other educational institutions from infringement.