First, the opening time stipulated by the Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education usually publishes a unified national school timetable, but the specific time will be adjusted according to the actual situation of education in different classes and schools. Generally speaking, primary schools, junior high schools and senior high schools start in autumn between the end of August and the beginning of September every year.
Second, the difference of starting time in different regions.
Due to China's vast territory, there are some differences in education management and teaching arrangements among provinces and cities. For example, the southern region often starts school earlier than the northern region, because the climate in the south is hot, and students are easily affected by high temperature weather in summer; However, due to the cold climate in the northern region, school starts usually in late autumn.
Third, the opening time of universities and vocational schools.
The autumn opening time of universities and vocational schools is usually flexible, generally between the beginning of September and the beginning of 10. This is due to the particularity of teaching plans and student groups in universities and vocational schools, and some schools may arrange the start of school in advance or later.
Four, other factors affecting the start time.
In addition to the differences between the Ministry of Education and regions, there are other factors that may affect the determination of the start time. For example, the annual holiday arrangement, countermeasures under special circumstances, epidemic situation, etc. will have an impact on the school start time and may lead to adjustments.
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1. Semester system and academic year system
Schools in China usually adopt two different teaching modes: semester system and academic year system. The semester system divides a school year into two semesters, each of which is about 20 weeks. The school year system takes one school year as a whole, and the division of semesters is flexible, which can be adjusted according to the specific situation of the school.
2. Opening ceremony and school calendar
Schools usually organize opening ceremonies before the start of school, welcome new and old students back to school, and carry out necessary education and publicity. At the same time, the school will also publish the school calendar, including important information such as the start time, holiday arrangement and examination time, for students and parents' reference and planning.
3. The autonomy of universities and vocational schools
Compared with primary schools and secondary schools, universities and vocational schools generally have greater autonomy in the starting time. This is because higher education has an independent teaching management system and curriculum, and colleges and vocational schools can set appropriate starting time according to their own conditions.