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What is an educational institution?
Educational institutions refer to organizations or institutions that specialize in educational activities.

The main task of educational institutions is to provide education and training for students and help them acquire knowledge, skills and abilities. The educational services they provide can be basic education, vocational education, higher education and other different levels and types of education. The goal of educational institutions is to cultivate students' comprehensive quality, including intelligence, morality, innovation ability and practical ability.

Educational institutions have different organizational forms and management methods. Some educational institutions are directly managed by the government, such as public schools and national universities; Some are run by private or non-profit organizations, such as private schools and training institutions; Others are set up by enterprises or institutions, such as enterprise training centers and research institutions.

The role and function of educational institutions are very important. They are an important driving force for social development and progress, and promote socio-economic, cultural and scientific and technological progress by cultivating talents and disseminating knowledge. Educational institutions also undertake important missions such as cultivating talents, inheriting culture and values, and promoting social harmony and stability. Through continuous reform and innovation, educational institutions can better meet the educational needs of society and individuals.

Types and characteristics of educational institutions

Schools are the most common educational institutions, including kindergartens, primary schools, junior high schools and senior high schools. Schools provide basic education to cultivate students' basic knowledge and skills. Universities and institutions of higher education provide undergraduate and postgraduate education and train professionals and researchers. Training institutions provide vocational training and technical training to help students acquire specific vocational skills and knowledge.

The main goal of educational institutions is to provide educational services and cultivate students' knowledge, skills and abilities. Educational institutions have professional educational resources and teachers, and can provide high-quality teaching and training services. Educational institutions undertake important missions such as cultivating talents, inheriting culture and values, and promoting social harmony and stability. Educational institutions need constant reform and innovation.