New policy sets clear boundaries to prevent extra school fees
A new circular clearly distinguishes three types of educational activities in public schools: core curriculum, enhancement, and demand-based activities. The goal is to ensure transparency and prevent disguised private tutoring that overloads students and leads to unauthorized fees. Core curriculum follows the school's annual plan, enhancement activities are managed within school hours like core classes, while demand-based activities are voluntary and focus on personal development. This regulation establishes a legal framework to tighten management of education content and schedules, standardize the core curriculum, and curb covert extra tutoring at educational institutions.
Key facts
- Defines core, enhancement, and demand-based school activities
- Aims to stop hidden private tutoring and unauthorized fees
- Creates legal framework for school content and schedule management
Why it matters
This policy introduces transparency in public education financing, tackling long-standing issues of covert tutoring fees that burden families. For Vietnamese parents and educators, it promises fairer costs and regulated learning environments. International observers can see this as part of Vietnam’s broader efforts to improve educational quality and governance.
Source and method
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