the education law of the peoples republic of china
Article 21 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 22 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 23 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.
Article 29 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.