Author(s)

Xiaomeng Chen

Corresponding Author

Xiaomeng Chen

Abstract

Based on the data of CEPS 2013-2014 and 2014-2015, this paper uses multilevel mixed-effects logistic regression to verify that there are stratum differences in the distribution of family education and economic capital in the choice of extracurricular education. And the effect on interest-oriented class is more than that of cram school. Moreover, family capital enhances the accessibility of extracurricular education through the supply of school education resources. The influences of cram schools on the academic performance of middle school students are heterogeneous and can be divided into two mechanisms: “accelerator” and “safety net”; while interest-oriented classes play a more significant role in self-efficacy and social interaction in terms of non-cognitive ability. The widespread existence of extracurricular education has intensified the stratification of the educational model.

Keywords

Extracurricular education; Social stratification; Academic achievement; Non-cognitive ability