Key features of the 10-year plan include:
- A strong education system characterised by powerful ideological and political leadership, talent competitiveness, scientific and technological underpinning, livelihood security, social synergy, and international influence.
- Phased objectives:
- By 2027: Initial establishment of a high-quality education system with improved independent cultivation of talent.
- By 2035: Full establishment of a high-quality education system with world-class basic education and a fully developed learning society.
- Focus on higher education:
- Accelerating the development of advanced research universities.
- Encouraging high-level foreign universities in science and engineering to offer programmes in China.
- Promoting professional postgraduate degree programmes.
- Aligning disciplines and majors with national strategies and technological advancements.
- Emphasis on opening-up:
- Enhancing capacity to train and attract global talent.
- Expanding youth exchanges between China and other countries.
- Implementing international summer school programmes.
- Participating in global education governance and supporting international STEM education institutions.
For UK education and training providers, this plan presents significant opportunities for collaboration and market entry. EFEC (Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy) is uniquely positioned to help UK providers leverage these opportunities in the Chinese market. With 19 years of experience in the Yangtze Delta region, EFEC offers:
- Strategic insights: Deep understanding of China's educational landscape and policy directions, enabling UK providers to align their offerings with China's priorities.
- Cultural bridging: Expertise in navigating cultural nuances and pedagogical differences between UK and Chinese educational systems.
- Ecosystem facilitation: Creating synergies between UK institutions, Chinese universities, businesses, and stakeholders, promoting collaborative growth and innovation.
- Customised solutions: Developing bespoke programmes tailored to China's evolving educational needs while maintaining UK quality standards.
- Quality assurance: Implementing robust measures to ensure high standards in collaborative endeavours.
EFEC's comprehensive approach allows UK providers to effectively interpret China's 2024-2035 plan, understand Chinese policies, build relationships with government entities, and form partnerships with local organisations, industries, and research institutes. This positions UK exporters to capitalise on China's drive for educational modernisation and international collaboration.
Beyond financial gains, engaging with the Chinese education market offers UK exporters invaluable opportunities to sharpen their learning and development strategies. Exposure to China's rapidly evolving EdTech sector, valued at £570 billion annually by 2025, can drive innovation in UK education, inspiring new technologies and methodologies that can be reimported and applied within the domestic system. This mutually beneficial relationship fosters a dynamic ecosystem of innovation and excellence, positioning UK education providers at the forefront of global educational trends.
To explore how EFEC can support your entry into the Chinese education market and help you navigate the opportunities presented by the "Education Powerhouse Construction Plan (2024-2035)," please contact us directly via LinkedIn or email us at office.uk@excellence-first.com for a tailored consultation.
Image: Shanghai Pudong Leadership Training led by the EFEC education service team in 2024
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