Tibetan Parents Urged to Reconsider Language Studies as Exam Policy Shifts

A notice in a WeChat group urged Tibetan parents to decide whether their children should continue studying Tibetan, following its exclusion from college entrance exams, Tibet Times reports. This policy shift aligns with the Chinese government’s broader push for Mandarin-centered education, sidelining Tibetan instruction. Since 2022, Tibetan has been optional in exams, raising concerns about cultural preservation. Social media users noted the impact on traditional education, while authorities continue closing Tibetan-language schools. The scope of implementation remains unclear, but the move signals ongoing efforts to limit Tibetan language use in education.