From cloud computing to wind power technology: the Double High initiative and opportunities for Sino-British partnerships in the TVET sector

Regular readers may already be familiar with the “Double World-Class” project, launched in 2017 to raise the standards of China’s elite universities. Now, with the unveiling of the “Double High”…

UK NARIC information and data: 2019 highlights

Throughout last year we continually updated our information on qualifications and education systems in accordance with the Information Development Plan and in response to emerging developments. Overall, education system descriptions,…

How does the Chinese Gaokao compare with A level?

UK universities may be looking at whether to accept applicants from China who have taken the Chinese National College Entrance Examination, commonly known as the Gaokao (高考),for direct admission to…

Focus: Chinese independent colleges – 独立学院

UK NARIC has recently seen a steep rise in the number of enquiries about Chinese independent colleges. These institutions tend to be developed by a private education provider and are…