Gaokao

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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1. What is the exam name?National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), commonly known as Gaokao (高考)
2. What is the primary purpose?Nationwide undergraduate admissions to higher education institutions in mainland China
3. What is the Gaokao and why is it so important?The Gaokao is China’s national college entrance exam. It decides which universities students can attend and is the most important test for high‑school students.
4. When is the Gaokao held each year?The exam takes place every year in early June.

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