China reduces homework load in primary, junior high schools


BEIJING, April 25 (Xinhua): Chinese primary and junior high school students will no longer be overloaded with homework given by either teachers or after-school training institutions.

Primary schools should ensure that students in the first and second grades do not have written homework, and those in higher grades complete their homework within no more than one hour, according to a circular issued by the Ministry of Education.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Aseanplus News

Thailand in talks with group of investors from Middle East and China to build world’s tallest tower
Indians vote in huge election dominated by jobs, Hindu pride and Modi
Three Filipinos dead in UAE heavy floods, confirm officials
Vietnam central bank says it’s ready to intervene in forex market; dong now at record low against dollar
Families of croc attack victims can apply for social welfare assistance, says Nancy
Anwar says Najib's 'house arrest order' solely a Pardons Board issue
Myanmar's Suu Kyi being used as 'human shield', says her son who fears for her safety
Gruesome discovery in Phnom Penh: Man stabs woman friend to death and tries to commit suicide
Cops rearrest 10 linked to Israeli 'hitman' case under Sosma
Indonesia on alert for more eruptions from remote volcano; thousands have been evacuated

Others Also Read