With the implementation of the "double reduction" policy, the number of extracurricular tutoring institutions is generally expected to decline. However, it is surprising that in the context of this policy, the number of extracurricular tutoring institutions has not shown a significant downward trend. This raises the question: why are there still so many extracurricular tutoring institutions in a strictly controlled environment?
First, the market demand is still strong.
Although the reduction of students' homework load and out-of-school training is encouraged, the importance that parents place on their children's education has not changed. They still pursue excellent academic performance and competitiveness, and hope to provide additional learning opportunities through extracurricular tutoring. As a result, the market demand remains, maintaining the presence of extracurricular tutoring institutions.
2. Diversified extracurricular tutoring services.
With the change of educational philosophy, extracurricular tutoring institutions no longer only focus on the supplement and improvement of subject knowledge, but provide more diversified services. For example, tutoring in arts, sports, and interest cultivation has been favored by parents. The number of these comprehensive after-school tutoring institutions has not diminished because they meet the needs of parents for the holistic development of their children.
3. Adapt to policy adjustments.
Some extracurricular tutoring institutions have realized the necessity of policy adjustments and have taken the initiative to transform and adjust. They may adapt their teaching content, modalities or scope of services to meet policy requirements and continue to operate. This proactive response will help them survive and thrive under the double reduction policy.
Fourth, the policy has not been fully implemented.
Despite the introduction of the "double reduction" policy, in some regions or departments, the specific implementation of the policy may be different and delayed. This has resulted in some extracurricular tutoring institutions still being able to continue to operate and the number has not decreased.
Overall, although the double reduction policy is intended to reduce the burden of students' homework and the scale of off-campus training institutions, the combination of market demand, diversified services, active adjustment and policy implementation has not reduced the number of extracurricular tutoring institutions as expected.