Beijing authorities to train more teachers for elementary education

Beijing plans to train more teachers to tackle a shortage, especially in elementary education, according to local educational authorities. An additional 1,000 students will be recruited every year by three major universities - Capital Normal University, Teachers' College of Beijing Union University, and Capital University of Physical Education and Sports - in Beijing from 2018 to 2022, the Beijing Municipal Education Commission says.

Majors in music, fine art and art education will be encouraged in four other Beijing universities to become teachers, the commission says in a guideline.

Vocational colleges in Beijing will expand enrollment of students majoring in elementary education, the commission says. Government funds will be allocated to pay part of their tuition fees and other expenses.