小学 Elementary school
中学 Middle school; secondary school
初中 Junior high school/lower secondary
高中 Senior high school/upper secondary
职高 Vocational school at senior high level
技校 Skilled worker school
中专 Specialized secondary school providing professional training programs
大学 University; college
电大 TV and Broadcasting University
学院 College of a university; institute
研究所 Research institute
学校 School
普通高校 Regular higher educational institution
成人高校 Adult higher educational institution
高等职业技术学院 Vocational school at higher education level
系 Department of a university
教育部 Ministry of Education
教育厅 Department of Education
教委 Education Commission
文凭认证 Verification of degree level or academic qualification
学制 Length of an academic program (normally in year)
论文 Essay; academic paper; dissertation; thesis
申请/申请人 Apply / applicant
推荐信/推荐人 Reference letter / referee
留学 Study abroad
人文（科学） Humanities/ liberal arts
网络教育 Online education; web-based education
远程教育 Distance learning