School Age Calculator China
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Education System in China
Education in China is primarily managed by the state-run public education system, which falls under the Ministry of Education. All citizens are required to complete nine years school education, also known as nine-year compulsory education, which is government-funded compulsory education.
| Stage/School Level | Grade | Age | Duration |
| Elementary / Primary School | Grade 1 to Grade 6 | 6–12 | 6 Years |
| Middle school / Lower Secondary School | Grade 7 to Grade 9 | 12–15 | 3 Years |
| High school / Upper Secondary School | Grade 10 to Grade 12 | 15–18 | 3 Years |
In China, the preschool/pre primary education is split into early childhood education for 0 to 2 year-olds and kindergarten for 3 to 6 year-old kids.
In China, primary school education is compulsory and it lasts 6 years. Children start schools at age six. Lower secondary education lasts three years following the completion of elementary school.
After the completion of lower secondary school, students can enter either senior secondary school or vocational senior secondary school. senior secondary school lasts 3 years.
Age Criteria for Admission to Schools in China
| Stage/School Level | Year | Ages |
| Elementary / Primary School | Grade 1 (Year 2) | 6–7 |
| Elementary / Primary School | Grade 2 (Year 3) | 7–8 |
| Elementary / Primary School | Grade 3 (Year 4) | 8–9 |
| Elementary / Primary School | Grade 4 (Year 5) | 9–10 |
| Elementary / Primary School | Grade 5 (Year 6) | 10–11 |
| Elementary / Primary School | Grade 6 (Year 7) | 11–12 |
| Middle school / Lower Secondary School | Grade 7 (Year 8) | 12–13 |
| Middle school / Lower Secondary School | Grade 8 (Year 9) | 13–14 |
| Middle school / Lower Secondary School | Grade 9 (Year 10) | 14–15 |
| High school / Upper Secondary School | Grade 10 (Year 11) | 15–16 |
| High school / Upper Secondary School | Grade 11 (Year 12) | 16–17 |
| High school / Upper Secondary School | Grade 12 (Year 13) | 17–18 |
above information is based on the resources available on Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.
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