Zhuhai Education

Education
Institutions of Higher Learning
Eleven of China's renowned universities have established branch campuses in Zhuhai.The branches of Zhongshan Universitym,Jinan University,Beijing Nomal University,Beijing Institufe of Technology,Jilin University,Zhuhai Medoca School and Guangdong Science and Technology Cadre College began to enroll students in 2000.In 2003,there are 38,000 full-time university students in Zhuhai.The ratio of university students to the local population is one of the highest among China's large and medium-sized cities.It is estimated that full-time university students will exceed 50,000 in 2005,and exceed 100,000 in 2010.

Elementary Education
The municipal government of Zhuhai pays great attention to elementary education.Today,there are 239 primary and middle schools in the city,with an enrollment of 178,958.Nine-year compulsory education is fully implemented;all children who have reached school age are enrolled in schools.Famous middle schools such as the Middle School Attached to People's University in Beijing and the Middle School Attached to Beijing University have become new forces contributing to Zhuhai's elementary education.

Continuing Education
To cater to the demand for educated people to assist the economic development of the Special Economic Development Zone, concerted efforts have been made by the government and social organizations in running 180 schools of various types, namely, adult higher-learning institutions, adult secondary specialized schools, adult technical training colleges and adult culture and technology schools at the town level, as well as non-degree adult educational institutions. This has played positive role in enhancing the local people's cultural level.