Schools face nationwide checks on conditions

Nationwide evaluation and supervision of conditions in elementary and junior high schools will be launched in May to narrow the gap in educational levels among regions, the Ministry of Education said on Thursday.

China has a nine-year compulsory education system for children that covers such schools.

"But the quality of education differs among regions and schools. To promote balanced and quality compulsory education is a major task in the coming years," ministry official He Xiuchao said.