When does the Ministry of Education start school? The opening time of the Ministry of Education is September 1. Inquire about official website of the Ministry of Education, click on the home page, and select the public information option about the details of opening hours. The following information appears as of August 23, 2023, showing that the opening time of the Ministry of Education is September 1. The Ministry of Education refers to the Ministry of Education in People's Republic of China (PRC) (China), while the Ministry of Education in People's Republic of China (PRC) (China) is the the State Council department in charge of education and language work in People's Republic of China (PRC) (China) and the State Council.