China to explore third-party evaluation system for private schools

China will explore the establishment of a third-party quality accreditation and evaluation system for private schools, according to the Ministry of Education.

Applying the evaluation results, private schools will be guided to better serve social needs and deepen reform, said a 2019 work plan for the sector unveiled by the ministry Tuesday.

The government supports high-level private schools with distinctive characteristics to cultivate their own disciplines, majors, courses, teachers, and management system to improve the overall quality of education, according to the plan.