Article 8 of the 2025 Law on Teachers (effective from January 1, 2026) specifically stipulates the rights of teachers:
Teachers' rights
1. Teachers in public educational institutions exercise the rights according to the provisions of the law on civil servants and other relevant legal provisions. Teachers in non-public educational institutions exercise their rights according to the provisions of the law on labor and other relevant legal provisions.
2. In addition to the provisions of Clause 1 of this Article, teachers also have the following rights:
a) To be taught and educated in accordance with training expertise; proactively distribute time and arrange content according to educational programs; select and use documents and learning materials for teaching and education activities; comment, evaluate, participate in rewarding and disciplining learners according to the provisions of law, regulations on organization and operation of educational institutions;
b) Be able to conduct scientific research and transfer scientific research products, enjoy preferential policies in scientific research activities; participate in the management and operation of enterprises established by higher education institutions, operating in the fields of scientific development, innovation, application and technology transfer according to the provisions of law;
c) To be respected and have their reputation, honor and dignity protected; to be treated equally in their activities and career development;
d) Having summer vacation and other holidays as prescribed by law;
d) Being trained and fostered to improve qualifications;
e) To participate in teaching and scientific research at other agencies, organizations and units according to the provisions of law, regulations on organization and operation of educational institutions.
Accordingly, from January 1, 2026, teachers are allowed to participate in managing and operating enterprises established by higher education institutions, operating in the fields of scientific development, innovation, application and technology transfer according to the provisions of law.
