But the PISA scores are by no means representative. While schools in Shanghai seemed to offer great quality education, results from other provinces were not published. Schools in rural areas are often horribly understaffed. The student’s opportunities and the educational environment there are radically different from that in the big cities. Another issue is the pressure put on children who attend school in China, especially during the Gaokao. Many students crumble under the pressure and stories of depression and suicide are not unheard of. Therefore, you should make sure that the Chinese school system is the right choice for your child.
