Coding to be included in curricula

Revision important for improving IT skills of primary, middle school students

China plans to include computer coding in curricula for primary and middle school students to help them learn about information technology and develop digital learning and innovation skills, the Ministry of Education said.

During its ongoing curriculum revision launched early last year for compulsory education－first to ninth grade－the ministry made a preliminary decision to include coding in information technology courses, it said in a statement posted on its website last week.

It was responding to a call by a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee this year for coding to be included in China's basic education to nurture digital talent.