1. Objectivity of the education system. As an institutionalized thing, the education system has its objective basis and regularity. This objective basis and regularity are mainly determined by social productive forces and people's development level.

2. Normalization of the education system. Any education system is standardized, and the socialist education system serves the interests of the broad masses of the people, guarantees and meets the growing cultural and educational needs of the broad masses of the people to the greatest extent, and embodies the essence of socialist education.

3. Historicity of the education system. Education system is not only the reflection of objective reality, but also the choice and embodiment of value, and its specific content changes with the changes of society.

4. Compulsory education system. The education system is independent of the individual, and it has a certain coercive effect on the individual's behavior.

Advantages and disadvantages of the education system

Advantages: utilitarian, purposeful and indoctrinating learning, with students' enthusiasm, is more efficient and can learn more knowledge. And because students in China have long classes, they can avoid a lot of tuition fees.

Disadvantages: utilitarianism, indoctrination and lack of inspiration, which makes it difficult to guide students to have interest in learning. Especially in small places, social practice and hands-on operation ability are often ignored, and even students are prevented from gaining enough experience and extracurricular knowledge. It is not conducive to younger education and may bring adverse effects to the future society.