被辟谣的“取消中考”,能走进现实吗
经济观察报·2025-10-23 15:15

Core Viewpoint - The current reform of the examination framework in basic education, specifically the "integrated training" model, has limited effectiveness and requires further development to alleviate the exam-oriented nature of education [2][6]. Group 1: Integrated Training Model - The Shanghai Municipal Education Commission has issued a plan for high-quality development in high schools, including a pilot program for long-term integrated training [3]. - Chengdu's education bureau announced a reform to explore a 12-year integrated training model starting in 2025, with eight schools participating in the pilot [3][4]. - The integrated training model is currently limited to a few pilot schools, primarily of medium-level quality, to avoid exacerbating competition for top-tier high schools [4]. Group 2: Examination System and High School Education - The discussion around the potential cancellation of the high school entrance examination (Zhongkao) has been fueled by parental desires for reduced pressure, but the current reforms only represent limited changes [3][5]. - The integrated training model allows students to apply voluntarily without entrance exams, but it does not significantly alter the overall examination landscape, as most students will still take the Zhongkao [4][5]. - The existing disparities among high schools, such as elite and demonstration schools, complicate the potential for abolishing the Zhongkao, as different levels of high schools still exist [5]. Group 3: Future Directions for High School Education - The proportion of students in general high schools is expected to exceed 80% by 2034, but this does not imply the cancellation of the Zhongkao due to the persistence of school-level differences [5]. - A shift in educational strategy is necessary to promote diversity and balance in high school education, which may include the eventual abolition of the elite high school system [5]. - The integration of vocational education into general high schools is suggested as a means to create comprehensive high schools that offer a wider range of courses and options for students [5].