Legal basis: Education Law of the People's Republic of China
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.