Educational Statistics of the Republic of China, 1990.

Overview & Synopsis

Tables of statistics are provided to portray education at all levels in Taiwan from approximately 1950 to 1990. The Taiwanese school system, academic year/schedule, current situation of schools, preschool education, compulsory education, secondary education, senior high schools, senior vocational high schools, higher education, social education, special education, supplementary and adult education, and international student exchange programs are described. General information is presented concerning the educational system, including: (1) number of schools; (2) numbers of teachers and other staff; (3) numbers of classes; (4) numbers of students; (5) numbers of students entering graduate schools; (6) entrance information for higher education; (7) educational expenditures; and (8) foreign students and study abroad. Information is presented in greater detail for: preschool education; 9-year compulsory education in elementary schools and junior high schools; senior high school education; vocational secondary schools; higher education, including the system of four- and five-year junior colleges; and social education supplemental to the school system. Data are derived from an annual survey of the schools and institutions of higher education. In 1989, there were 6,740 educational institutions, and over 99% of school-age children attended school. (SLD)