Group 1 - The 2024 National Education Development Statistical Bulletin was released earlier than in previous years, marking a significant moment as it coincides with the conclusion of the 14th Five-Year Plan [1][3] - Major changes in vocational education during the 14th Five-Year Plan include the completion of the first phase of the "Double High Plan" and the initiation of the second phase, along with the implementation of the "Quality Improvement and Excellence Cultivation Action Plan" [3][4] - The number of secondary vocational schools has been declining over the past four years, with a total decrease of 432 schools from 2021 to 2024, indicating a significant downward trend [6][8] Group 2 - Enrollment in secondary vocational schools has also been shrinking, with a total reduction of 706,600 students from 2021 to 2024, reflecting a 14.58% decline [8][10] - Despite the decrease in schools and students, the number of full-time teachers in secondary vocational schools has been increasing, leading to an improved student-to-teacher ratio from 18.86:1 in 2021 to 16.85:1 in 2024 [10][14] - The number of vocational undergraduate institutions has surged from 33 in 2023 to 51 in 2024, indicating a rapid expansion in this sector [16][18] Group 3 - Vocational undergraduate enrollment has increased significantly, with a total rise of 166.7% from 2021 to 2024, although the overall numbers remain relatively low [18][19] - To meet the target of vocational undergraduate enrollment by 2025, approximately 150 institutions will be needed, suggesting a need for substantial growth in the number of vocational colleges [21][22] - The number of private vocational schools has shown fluctuations, with a slight decrease in 2024 after reaching a peak in 2023, while the number of students enrolled in private vocational schools has also been declining [31][34]
中职断崖式减少？职业本科目标150所？从统计公报解析职教趋势
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-15 05:20