New rule on intl schools may be hard to implement

The Ministry of Education's recent move to prevent Chinese primary and middle school students from enrolling in international schools or international sections of regular schools has prompted discussion about whether a simple ban is the best method of regulation.

The ban does not apply to high school students, who may attend private international schools or the international section of a public high school. However, they are not allowed to transfer to the ordinary section.

In addition, schools set up for the children of foreign workers should not bring in any Chinese students, the ministry said in a notice issued last month.