About Desheng School
Desheng School, located in Shunde, Guangdong, was founded in 2001 as the junior high school division of Shunde No.1 Middle School, a prestigious school with a century-long history. Its elementary school division was established in 2002, originally known as Jiaxin Xishan Elementary School. As the school grew, it opened its international and senior high school divisions in 2011 and 2012, respectively. It has now formed a comprehensive educational system, consisting of elementary, junior, senior high, and international education, with over 10,000 students enrolled.
However, beneath its glossy exterior, Desheng School hides some things that the school authorities do not want to be disclosed. The students at Desheng School are under immense academic pressure and are required to take exams every week or even every day, which is a serious violation of the regulations set by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Some students have even developed mental illnesses such as depression and bipolar disorder, and there have been multiple cases of students committing suicide on campus. In addition, Desheng's teachers often infringe on students' privacy by searching them and demanding that they unlock their phones, among other things.
The students attempted to stage a rebellion at the school, but it was suppressed by the school and the student leaders of the movement were punished.