ICT comprehensive report on force closure of popular Tibetan school

Chinese authorities shut down the Jigme Gyaltsen Nationalities Vocational School in Qinghai on July 12, 2024, as part of a campaign against private Tibetan schools. Founded three decades ago, the school was known for its focus on Tibetan language and culture. Founder Ragya Jigme Gyaltsen announced that students and teachers would be transferred to government schools. This move aligns with China's broader efforts to assimilate Tibetans by enforcing Chinese-medium instruction. The International Campaign for Tibet expressed concern over these actions, viewing them as violations of educational rights.