Renowned Chinese postgraduate entrance exam tutor He Kaiwen, also known as He Xie, publicly apologized on Saturday and announced his exit from the industry following allegations of fabricating his English test score.
He, a high-profile instructor specializing in English for China's highly competitive postgraduate entrance exams, had earlier posted a screenshot on social media claiming he scored 89 out of 100 on the 2025 exam.
However, netizens quickly raised suspicions, pointing out irregularities in his score-checking video, including apparent edits and spliced footage.
In an attempt to refute the claims, He uploaded a second video but deleted it shortly afterward, further fueling doubts.
On Friday, Wendu Education Group, one of He's long-term collaborators, issued a statement suspending all cooperation with the tutor pending an investigation. "We have decided to halt Mr He's teaching duties, lectures, and related activities until the facts are clarified," the company said.
He, a graduate of Beijing Foreign Studies University, rose to prominence after joining Wendu in 2009. His Weibo profile identifies him as the company's "chief lecturer for postgraduate English".
The scandal has sparked widespread discussion about accountability in the lucrative exam-prep sector, where tutors often leverage personal academic achievements to attract students.
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