A good education has always been highly valued in China, as the people believe that education ensures not only the future and development of the individual but also the family and the country as a whole.
Passed down from ancient times, the maxim from the Three-Character Scripture that says 'if no proper education is given to children, their nature will go bad' has proved to be true. The great master Confucius taught us that 'it is a pleasure to learn something and to try it out at intervals'. Similarly, numerous students have been convinced that 'reading books excels all other careers'. The records tell us that Mencius' mother became an example to millions of mothers who were keen for their children to be talented. - she moved her home three times in order to choose a fine neighborhood in which Mencius could be effectively influenced.
As far back as the Shang Dynasty (16th century BC - 11th century BC), inscriptions on bones or tortoise shells were the simple records of teaching and learning. In the Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC - 771 BC), nobles built schools to teach their children, as their offsprings would be the officials of the future, while those who were gifted but of poor families could but dream of approaching state affairs. The development of education system led to a form of evaluation that became the means by which dynastic China appointed those with talents as officials. In general, this process can be divided into three periods - 'chaju' and 'zhengpi' in the Han Dynasty, the 'jiupin zhongzheng' system from Han to the Northern and Southern Dynasties, and the Imperial Examination which survived from the Sui Dynasty (589 - 618) right through to the last feudal dynasty Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911). 
Ancient Education in China:
Education in Zhou & Han Dynasties
Imperial Examination in Sui & Tang Dynasties
Innovation of Education in Ming & Qing Dynasties
After that, China's education system fell into something of a state of confusion due to the changes in national government. However, with the foundation of modern China the new order introduced a fresh approach to education and brought is into a new phase. Through long-term endeavor, the provision of educational has taken on a prosperous process.
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Travelers' Voices on Education in China
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Mar. 17,2009 02:32 Reply
Ms.Mpho Selohilwe(Botswana) said:
hi!
i am inerested in studying international relation! kindly help me with the best universities that accept international students under the chinise government scholarships! kindy tell me when the academic year normally starts! Thank you
Nov. 5,2009 08:18
Mr.frogman(China) replied:
RenMing University of China is the best,I think.
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Apr. 17,2009 08:07 Reply
Mr.Farah(Tajikistan) said:
Hi,
i'm an international student currently enrolled at a university in Tajikistan. i was wondering if there were any full-tuition scholarships to study in China (bachellor), preferrably in Beijing, where courses are taught in English and there's no need to be fluent in Chinese. if so, what are the criteria and how can i apply. would you, please, recommend any website that could help me.
thanks beforehand
Sep. 17,2009 00:03
Mr.adil(Pakistan) replied:
scholarships are available if ur own govt.nominate ur name to MOE OF CHINA...otherwise there r no full scholarships for undergraduate students.but u can get partial scholarships on ur performance basis..
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Sep. 16,2009 23:57 Reply
Mr.adil(Pakistan) said:
i want to get admission for clinical medicine in one of these universities tsinghua , peking, fudan and shanghai secong medical university..plz anyone there can guide me about procedure and fee structure
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May. 4,2009 16:26 Reply
Ms.ruth(u.s.a.) said:
this country is very pretty everyone should go there and its a great- spectacular place to learn about........
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Apr. 5,2009 16:02 Reply
Ms.akosua okyere(Ghana) said:
pls i just gruduated from high school and i want to study in your university pls pls i will glad if you reply
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Mar. 17,2009 02:28 Reply
Ms.Mpho Selohilwe(Botswana) said:
hi!
I would like to apply for an scholarship in from the chinese goverment! i beleive there are universities that accept international students so i would like you to help me with their names. I would like to study international relations(embassy or diplomacy). when does the academic year normally start
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Feb. 5,2009 09:45 Reply
Mr.elvis(Ghana) said:
Good day,please i would like to be a student of this university(Qinghua University).Am in Ghana. i just finshed senoire high school. thanks i'll be glad if you reply
Feb. 9,2009 00:39
Ms.Yuan(China) replied:
It's the official websote of Qinghua Univeisity:
http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/eng/index.jsp
Mar. 12,2009 10:00
Mr.DR.FAROOQ KORAI(China) replied:
Hi,
Qinghua university is not teaching in English medium but if you are interested we have a university which has been MBBD(clinical medicine)in English medium since 1997 and it is Zhengzhou university.We are official representative of this university to recruit foreign students.We can help you to get admission here.if you are interested please let us know and also visit our website ,www.ebc786.com
or write me at,director@ebc786.com or call me 0086-13523494515
Mar. 14,2009 20:55
Mr.marth(chin) replied:
Sorry we are full. Try next year.
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Mar. 13,2009 08:29 Reply
Ms.Linah(zimbabwe) said:
im an international student, im looking for a scholarship to study in china
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Mar. 12,2009 10:03 Reply
Mr.DR.FAROOQ KORAI(CHINA) said:
Hi,
We EBC are the official representative of Chinese universities which are teaching MBBS (medicine) and Engineering in English medium in china.For more information you can also visit our website,www.ebc786.com or can contact me at director@ebc786.com or can call me 0086-13523494515.
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Feb. 20,2009 06:16 Reply
Mr.PRADYOT Khan(IND) said:
Good day. Iam a researcher. I am working on ancient education system in China and a comparative study on india.How can I get help for collecting informations.
Feb. 23,2009 21:19
Ms.Yuan(China) replied:
Well, here I recommended the official website of China Education and Research Newwork: http://www.edu.cn/english_1369/index.shtml
Hope it helps.