Educational Statistics Yearbook of China, 1989.

Overview & Synopsis

This informational yearbook provides 219 tables of data that reflect the development of education in the People's Republic of China for the year 1989. It is based on statistical information submitted by the Educational Commissions of the provincial governments and the governments of municipalities and autonomous regions directly under the State Council. The yearbook lacks data for Taiwan Province. Information is grouped into the following categories: (1) summary tables; (2) higher education; (3) secondary education, including agricultural and vocational education; (4) primary (elementary) education; (5) pre-primary education; (6) special education; (7) adult education; (8) audiovisual education and educational broadcasting; (9) examinations for self-taught students; (10) geographical distribution of schools by type and level; and (11) overview of the educational development in cities that are independent planning entities. Statistical data focus on enrollments, numbers of teachers and other staff, numbers of schools and educational institutions, basic information, and conditions of school buildings and schools. (SLD)