China is going after 'empty student' consultants, who help you graduate without attending a single class for a $2,800 'relationship' fee

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 02:35

A senior three student stretches during a self-study session at Fengfeng No 1 Middle School in Handan, China. — CCTV said it found five consultants and five vocational schools that offer "empty student services" for high school-equivalent skilled labor certificates.
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Chinese state media on Sunday aired an investigation into 'empty student status' fraud.
Schools and consultants said on camera that they ran services allowing students to graduate without attending class.
These schools offer qualifications for skilled labor in fields like IT, automotive manufacturing, and aviation.

China's state broadcaster has aired a scathing report on consultants and vocational schools running "empty student status" services, which it said allow students to graduate without attending classes.