Legal basis: Article 17 of the Education Law of the People's Republic of China: The state implements a school education system of preschool education, primary education, secondary education and higher education.
The state establishes a scientific education system. The establishment of schools and other educational institutions within the academic system, the form of running schools, the length of schooling, the enrollment targets and the training objectives shall be stipulated by the education administrative department authorized by the State Council or the State Council.