Article 17 The state practices 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.

Article 18 The state implements a nine-year compulsory education system. People's governments at all levels take various measures to ensure that school-age children and adolescents enter school. Parents or other guardians of school-age children and adolescents, as well as relevant social organizations and individuals, have the obligation to enable school-age children and adolescents to receive and complete compulsory education for a specified number of years.

Article 19 The state practices a system of vocational education and adult education. People's governments at all levels, relevant administrative departments, enterprises and institutions shall take measures to develop and ensure that citizens receive vocational school education or various forms of vocational training. The state encourages the development of various forms of adult education so that citizens can receive appropriate forms of political, economic, cultural, scientific, technical, professional and lifelong education.

Article 20 The state practices the national education examination system. The types of national education examinations are determined by the administrative department of education of the State Council, and undertaken by the institutions approved by the state to implement education examinations.

Article 21 The State practices the academic certificate system. Schools and other educational institutions established or recognized with the approval of the state shall issue academic certificates or other academic certificates in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state.

Article 22 The state practices a degree system. The degree-conferring unit shall award corresponding degrees and issue degree certificates to those who have reached a certain academic level or professional and technical level according to law.

Twenty-third people's governments at all levels, grassroots mass autonomous organizations, enterprises and institutions should take various measures to carry out literacy education. Citizens who have the ability to receive literacy education according to state regulations should receive literacy education.

Article 24 The State practices an educational supervision system and an educational evaluation system for schools and other educational institutions.

Chapter III Schools and other institutions of education

Article 25 The State formulates educational development plans and establishes schools and other educational institutions. The State encourages enterprises, institutions, social organizations, other social organizations and individual citizens to establish schools and other educational institutions according to law. No organization or individual may establish schools or other educational institutions for profit.

Article 26 The establishment of schools and other educational institutions must meet the following basic conditions:

(1) Having an organizational structure and articles of association;

(2) Having qualified teachers;

(3) Having teaching places, facilities and equipment that meet the prescribed standards;

(four) there are necessary funds for running schools and stable sources of funds.

Article 27 The establishment, alteration and termination of schools and other educational institutions shall go through the formalities of examination and approval, registration or filing in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state.

Article 28 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.

Article 29 Schools and other educational institutions shall perform the following obligations:

(1) Abide by laws and regulations;

(two) to implement the national education policy, implement the national education and teaching standards, and ensure the quality of education and teaching;

(three) to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the educated, teachers and other employees;

(four) to provide convenience for the educated and their guardians to understand the academic achievements and other relevant information of the educated in an appropriate way;

(five) in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state to collect fees and open the charging items;

(6) Accept supervision according to law.

Article 30 The sponsors of schools and other educational institutions shall, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state, determine the management system of the schools and other educational institutions they run. Principals or principal administrators of schools and other educational institutions must be citizens with People's Republic of China (PRC) nationality and settled in China, and have the qualifications prescribed by the state, and their appointment and removal shall be handled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state. The headmaster is responsible for the teaching and other administrative management of the school. Schools and other educational institutions shall, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state, ensure that the teaching and administrative staff participate in democratic management and supervision through organizational forms such as teachers' congresses.

Thirty-first schools and other educational institutions with legal person status shall obtain legal person status from the date of approval of establishment or registration. Schools and other educational institutions enjoy civil rights in civil activities according to law, and the state-owned assets in schools and other educational institutions that bear civil responsibilities belong to the state. School-run industries established by schools and other educational institutions shall bear civil liabilities independently.