Hetong Research Institute focuses on the internationalization of vocational education in China. Leveraging its team’s prior experience in curriculum development for British educational institutions, the Institute has actively participated in and supported the international curriculum development of Chinese vocational colleges since 2022.

Hetong Research Institute has established solid partnerships with a number of internationally leading vocational qualification certification bodies, including City & Guilds. With a history of over 145 years and a Royal Charter granted by the UK government, City & Guilds stands as an authoritative benchmark in the global field of vocational education and skills certification. Through these collaborations, the Institute is committed to driving the development of internationally aligned curricula, delivering professional development training for teachers, and facilitating the acquisition of international accreditation for these curricula. In doing so, it makes significant contributions to advancing the development and global integration of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in China.