On December 22, Gaotu Techedu Inc. (GOTU.US) officially signed a three-year in-depth collaboration agreement with Peking University's Chinese Department. The partnership will focus on curriculum development, teacher training, and academic resource sharing, aiming to transform top-tier academic resources into accessible and practical teaching materials for students.
This collaboration goes beyond mere "prestigious branding" and represents a critical step in bridging academic research with educational practice. Gaotu brings extensive teaching experience across all academic levels and vast learning data, while Peking University's Chinese Department contributes 115 years of humanities expertise. Together, they aim to create a deeper, warmer, and more efficient Chinese language education model for the new era.
Xu Xiang, Vice President of Gaotu, emphasized the goal of integrating cutting-edge humanities scholarship into every lesson, enabling students to experience the charm of literature, the power of critical thinking, and the richness of culture in their daily learning.
Professor Du Xiaoqin, Head of Peking University's Chinese Department, praised Gaotu's educational vision, noting that traditional classrooms often lack sufficient humanities cultivation, where Gaotu's professional teachers can fill the gap. He highlighted Gaotu as a vital bridge connecting academic research with societal needs.
The collaboration will focus on three key areas: 1. **Academic Sharing**: Peking University experts will participate in Gaotu's curriculum design. 2. **Academic Support**: Providing authoritative certification for Gaotu's Chinese language products. 3. **Teacher Training**: Hundreds of Gaotu teachers will undergo systematic training at Peking University over three years.
Peking University professors will serve as "academic supervisors," ensuring that teaching aligns with both academic advancements and students' cognitive development. This means parents choosing Gaotu are not just selecting an online platform but also gaining content endorsed by China's top academic institution.
For frontline teachers, this partnership offers a rare professional growth opportunity. Through immersive learning at Peking University, educators will broaden their perspectives and enhance their ability to interpret texts and guide critical thinking—ultimately benefiting every student in front of the screen.
This "academic infusion → teaching transformation → student benefit" closed-loop model democratizes quality education, making Peking University-level resources accessible to more children through Gaotu's tech-driven approach.
The partnership builds on existing ties, as many of Gaotu's core teachers are Peking University graduates who continue to deliver high-quality content. This collaboration will further strengthen this talent cycle, attracting more outstanding Chinese language professionals to education.
Beyond immediate benefits, this is a two-way empowerment: Peking University extends its academic influence through Gaotu, while Gaotu provides real-world teaching feedback to enrich academic research. Theory becomes grounded, practice gains depth, and education grows more robust and dynamic.
Over the next three years, the two parties will explore ways to implement "New Liberal Arts" education, integrating Peking University's standards into classical literature interpretation and systematic writing training while catering to students' interests and comprehension.
Gaotu believes that quality Chinese education is not just about test scores but nurturing minds—igniting thought, enriching souls, and fostering cultural confidence. With Peking University's involvement, this vision gains stronger support and clearer direction.
For parents, this means every Gaotu Chinese lesson carries the wisdom of top scholars. For the industry, it sets a benchmark for deep collaboration between educational enterprises and universities, offering new pathways to equitable, high-quality education.
Education is not a quick fix but a long-term endeavor. Gaotu and Peking University's partnership prioritizes sustainable, replicable, and humanistic education over short-term gains.
We look forward to more children falling in love with Chinese, understanding classics, and learning to think critically—making quality education an everyday reality.
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