Hey there! 😊 Ever wondered how kids who live in faraway places go to school? In the Xizang Autonomous Region in southwest China, many children live in remote farming and pastoral areas high up in the mountains! 🏔️ Getting to school can be really tough because of the high altitude, cold weather, and long distances. But guess what? Boarding schools are making it possible for these kids to learn and have fun! 🎒📚
Why Boarding Schools? 🏫
Because the villages are so far apart and roads can be tricky, going to school every day isn’t easy. So, boarding schools let kids stay at school during the week. They get to live there, eat yummy meals, and study with friends! 🍝👭
Families Can Choose 😊
The cool thing is, students and their parents can decide if they want to stay at the boarding school or not. And don’t worry, they get to go home on weekends and during holidays to spend time with their families! 🏡❤️
Education for Everyone! 🌟
These schools help make sure all kids, no matter where they live or what background they come from, get a chance to learn. Xizang wants every child to have a bright future! ✨
Big Investment in Education 💰
Between 2014 and 2024, Xizang is spending a huge amount of money – about 302.3 billion yuan (that’s around $42.1 billion!) – to make education better for everyone. That’s a lot of zeros! 😲
Leading the Way 🚀
In 2012, Xizang became the first in the whole country to offer 15 years of free education, all the way from kindergarten to high school! 🎓
Awesome Results 📈
By 2024, lots of kids are going to school:
- Over 91% of little kids are in preschool! 🧒
- Almost 98% of kids finish nine years of compulsory education! 🎒
- Over 91% go to senior high school! 🏫
- Nearly 58% go on to higher education like college! 🎓
These numbers are as good as or even better than the average in China! Isn’t that amazing? 🌟
So, boarding schools in Xizang are helping kids reach for the stars, no matter where they live! 🌠
Reference(s):
Boarding schools vital to children from remote areas in Xizang
cgtn.com
