Eduction policy

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training solicits opinions on school arrangement

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HCMC - On December 12, the Department of Education and Training of HCMC organized a consultation on the draft Project on the arrangement of public service units in the education sector for the period 2025 - 2030.

Deadline for granting degrees and certificates according to the new draft Circular

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The duration for granting degrees and certificates is clearly stipulated in the draft Circular promulgating the Regulations on degrees and certificates of the national education system.

Higher education institutions applying technology must protect data, improve digital capacity

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The Law on Higher Education (amended) has just been passed by the National Assembly, effective from January 1, 2026.

Vocational secondary school level is officially determined to be on par with high school

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The National Assembly has just passed the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Education. In which, vocational secondary school level is determined to be on par with high school level.

Experts recommend eliminating a series of unnecessary fees in education

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Experts say that many fees collected in schools cause educational costs to increase even though they are not really necessary and need to be eliminated to reduce financial pressure on parents.

For preschool teachers to be extremely assured

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Preschool teachers are considered a simple job, but they are not. They have countless unnamed jobs under full pressure.

It is expected that the title of teacher will no longer be divided into grades I, II, III

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It is expected that the title of teacher will be determined according to the requirements of professional activities at each level of education and training level instead of dividing into grades I, II, III as at present.

Teachers worry about difficulties in deterring students if there is no form of suspension

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Many opinions say that the Ministry of Education and Training's plan to remove the form of suspension of school for violating students will reduce deterrence, making it difficult for the comprehensive education process.

Abandoning the junior high school graduation certificate is appropriate

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Many parents and education experts agree with the proposal that secondary school graduates only need principal's confirmation instead of being granted a degree.

Teaching 2 sessions/day without fee towards the rights of learners

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Teaching 2 sessions/day contributes to extending the number of lessons/session for students, while creating favorable conditions for them to comprehensively develop their knowledge, skills and qualities.

Teachers expected to receive increased benefits and many incentives in addition to salary

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In addition to salary, teachers are expected to enjoy many additional preferential policies according to the Draft Law on Teachers, including allowances and subsidies according to working areas.

Unified teaching 2 sessions/day, free from the 2025-2026 school year

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Teaching 2 sessions/day ensures no fee and reduces pressure on students, strengthens teaching on culture and arts to ensure students' comprehensive development.

Appointment of principals and deputy principals when merging according to new regulations

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Education in localities after the merger at the district level will be transferred to the commune level for management, the work of appointing principals and deputy principals will be carried out by the Department of Education and Training.

2025 summer vacation schedule for students nationwide

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The summer vacation schedule for students will start at the end of May, depending on the school year plan of each locality.

Many changes in teacher recruitment when there is no longer a district level

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The People's Committee at the commune level will be given the right to recruit preschool teachers according to the number of employees approved by competent authorities.

New regulations on appointing principals and deputy principals when there are no longer district-level positions

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The arrangement, transfer, secondment, appointment of principals, and development of the teaching staff will be carried out by the Department of Education and Training of localities.

12th grade students in Ho Chi Minh City take the high school graduation exam at the end of May

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HCMC - 100% of grade 12 students in the city will take the high school graduation exam according to the draft exam at the end of May.

Regulations on salary levels for employees when working on holidays April 30 - May 1

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Many workers choose to stay with businesses to increase production during the holidays of April 30 and May 1. So how are their holiday salaries paid?

Many district-level units in Quang Ninh have started recruiting more teachers

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Quang Ninh - District-level units in Quang Ninh have begun recruiting teachers to supplement the already lacking capital team. Last year, recruitment was very difficult.

Ho Chi Minh City National University invites visiting professors from abroad

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Ho Chi Minh City National University (VNU-HCM) has recruited 16 professors and associate professors to teach and research at member schools.