Abstract: Since the reform and openingup,although educational development in the frontier regions of five provinces (Hunan,Guangxi,Chongqing,Guizhou,and Hubei) has made great progress and formed its remarkable characteristics,many problems still remain,which are caused by low developmental level of regional economy,unbalanced developmental educational policy,insufficient supply of educational institution,poor natural environment,lagging traditional concept,and undesirable ethnic customs,etc.

Key words: frontier regions in five provinces, regional education development, regional education system, input into education, teaching faculty