I. What is compulsory education?

Compulsory education has four basic characteristics: first, universality, that is, students should have enough; The second is balance, which is the balance between regions and schools, and the level of running schools between regions is basically the same; Third, free, which is the basic requirement of compulsory education; Fourth, it is mandatory. Generally speaking, it is impossible not to go to school. But this is a legal issue, and the extension of compulsory education time needs the decision of the National People's Congress, so it is not a simple matter.

2. When will the twelve-year compulsory education be extended to the whole country?

Twelve-year compulsory education refers to bringing high school education or preschool education into the scope of compulsory education and implementing twelve-year compulsory education. This measure has been tried in some areas of China, but it is mainly concentrated in developed areas such as coastal areas and has not been widely promoted. Some CPPCC members suggested popularizing 12-year compulsory education throughout the country. There are different opinions from all walks of life. Some scholars believe that the time is not yet ripe, while others believe that China's basic conditions are already in place. Therefore, the proposal of popularizing 12-year compulsory education in the whole country is still being further demonstrated.

Three. Where has twelve-year compulsory education been implemented?

At present, Beijing and Shanghai have already started pilot projects, but it may take a long time to run in if it is extended to the whole country.