To study and formulate the national education development plan and annual development plan, draw up the focus and scale of education development, organize, guide and coordinate the implementation of the national education development plan and annual plan, reform the education system and the school-running system, and be responsible for the national basic education, special education, vocational and technical education, after-school education, adult education, higher education and the education work of counties and relevant departments.

Responsible for the management of national academic education and examination work. Work with relevant departments to study and formulate enrollment plans for schools of all levels and types throughout the country. Responsible for continuing education, adult self-study exams, and eliminating illiteracy among young people. Responsible for managing, coordinating and guiding the foreign affairs of the education system; Responsible for reviewing overseas students with college education or above; Responsible for coordinating educational exchanges with Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

Hexi

Hexi Corridor, called Yongzhou and Liangzhou in ancient times, is located to the west of the Yellow River in China. On the left is Qilian Mountain, and on the right are Longshou Mountain, Heli Mountain and Mazong Mountain. Hexi Corridor is sandwiched between Qilian Mountain, Heli Mountain and Longshou Mountain. It is long and straight, shaped like a corridor. Because it is located to the west of the Yellow River, it is called "Hexi Corridor".

Northwest-southeast trend is a long and narrow plain, shaped like a corridor, hence the name. It is the only road of the ancient Silk Road and an important international channel for political, economic and cultural exchanges between ancient China and the western world. Famous scenic spots include Mingsha Mountain, Jiayuguan, Satellite Base and Zhangye Danxia.