China upgraded the Ministry of Education’s Sunshine Volunteer information service system for Gaokao admissions choices. The revised platform provides free official guidance using admissions, student status, employment, and graduate-tracking data.
The Ministry of Education and other departments reinforced national security controls for the 2026 Gaokao. The update focused on stricter exam-site management, high-tech anti-cheating measures, smart security checks, and coordinated action against exam-related fraud.
China’s State Council issued the Education Development 15th Five-Year Plan, setting the national education policy framework for 2026-2030. The plan changes the implementation direction for basic education, vocational education, higher education, education governance, digital education, and school quality improvement.
The detailed implementation plan for the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test was published. It confirms the operational framework for the national university entrance exam scheduled for November 19, 2026.
The Ministry of Education announced the medium-term teacher supply direction for 2027-2030 in response to demographic change and new education policy needs. The plan gives public hiring ranges for elementary and secondary subject teachers and links staffing to small schools, growing areas, the high school credit system and AI talent development.
The Ministry of Education released a draft basic plan for the 2026 Local University Specialization Leading University Support Project. The proposal targets regional private universities and links support to specialization, restructuring and regional growth.
The government announced a 2026 selection plan for national representative flagship national universities intended to drive regional growth. The plan creates a dedicated selection route for package support linked to regional talent and growth strategies.
The Ministry of Education announced training for about 10,000 elementary and secondary teachers to lead professional classroom use of AI. The 2026 program runs from June 23 to August 7 across six regions.
The 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test September mock evaluation plan was announced, setting the national mock exam for September 2, 2026. Application registration runs from June 19 to July 1, 2026.
South Korea designated six additional specialized vocational high schools as Meister High Schools for advanced industry talent. The schools will receive support for curriculum redesign, practice facilities, teacher training and opening preparation.