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eijing will formally implement new regulations on after-school training centers for kindergarten, primary and middle school students. The announcement was made at a press conference on August 17 by the Information Office of Beijing Municipality. The measures are part of a new national education policy, which aims to tighten regulation of outof-school-hours classes for core subjects, such as math, literature, English and others. Five key measures regarding training centers in Beijing are listed below.
5 Big Changes to Beijing’s Training Centers By Alistair Baker-Brian
New training centers will not be approved You read that right! New for-profit training centers offering classes related to core subjects will not be approved in Beijing. Existing training centers offering core subject classes will have to re-apply for approval and meet new requirements, throwing into doubt the future of the many training centers in the city.
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Restricted operating hours According to the new regulations, training centers cannot offer classes for core subjects during public holidays, weekends or school summer and winter vacation time. Weekend classes and classes arranged during school
