In recent years, Macao Government invested much resource to improve
the development of education, including the implementation of the 15 yearsof free education and the construction of the University of Macau in Hengqin.
However, it is necessary to consider how to balance the efficiency and
equity in education. Educational equity is regarded as a way to attain social
equity.
GINI education coefficient is regarded as an indicator to show the educational
attainment difference. This article will reflect the difference of overall
educational attainment in Macao through the calculation of GINI education
coefficient. It will also try to reflect the educational attainment difference between
gender and among age groups through the dismantling of GINI education
coefficient, in order to find out whether the education system and policy
in Macao is valid up to a universal equality of educational opportunity.
GINI education coefficient reflects the difference of educational attainment
in quantitative perspective, but people can improve their skill and knowledge
through continuing education, especially for the low-educated. This
article will explore the current status of the existing Macao continuing education
system, and thus reflect the status of Macao residents to receive education
in another point of view.