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China’s latest guideline bans exams for pupils at kindergarten

The guidelines aim to put less emphasis on academic performance and more on nonacademic skills.

Kindergarten children will continue to stay at home to prevent the spread of the virus.

The universities and disciplines were chosen based on their ability to nurture top talent.

While demand for language courses nearly halved compared to two years ago, more pursued a degree than ever last year.

Schools are bracing for the new semester next month amid the rapid spread of omicron.

Attending school is not mandatory for primary school students, and they can continue to learn online if their parents wish.

Hanoi is set to reopen all schools in February after the longest pandemic-prompted shutdown.

Only vaccinated teachers and school personnel are allowed to participate in the conduct of classes.

However, students will be given the choice either to opt for the online or the offline classes.

In the past, Taliban officials have suggested that women could be taught in separate classes.