Chinese Authorities Close Tibetan Schools Amid Cultural Suppression

• •Three Tibetan schools were forcibly closed by Chinese authorities on October 17, 2026.
• •The closures impact hundreds of children, depriving them of Tibetan-language education.
• •This action is part of a broader campaign to assimilate Tibetan culture into state education.

On October 17, 2026, Chinese authorities forcibly shut down three Tibetan schools in Golog, Amdo, depriving hundreds of children of their education in the Tibetan language and culture. The Golog Tadrak Orphan School, Ra-Gya Jigme Gyaltsen Grassland Girls’ School, and the Jasak village school were all community-run institutions that provided culturally relevant education. The closures are part of a broader campaign to assimilate Tibetan culture into the Chinese state education system, moving children into state-run institutions for political re-education. Local sources report that the closures have sparked grief among alumni and community members, with many expressing their sorrow online. This incident follows a pattern of school closures in Tibetan regions, raising concerns about the erosion of Tibetan identity and rights. The Central Tibetan Administration condemned the closures as a violation of children's rights to education and cultural identity.