Vietnam Education Minister addresses teacher shortages and textbook supply issues

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During a National Assembly hearing, Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son addressed several critical issues facing the Vietnamese education sector. A primary concern is a significant teacher shortage, with the country lacking approximately 104,500 teachers across preschool and general education levels, most notably in secondary schools.

Regarding textbook supply, the Minister admitted that inaccurate demand forecasting led to localized shortages for the 2026-2027 school year. To prevent recurrence, the Prime Minister has directed the mobilization of all resources to ensure sufficient supply. Additionally, a report on textbook review and improvement is due by December 2026.

On academic policy, the Minister announced that starting in 2028, each university major will utilize only one admission method. The Ministry is also working to stabilize the high school graduation exam while proposing a roadmap for computer-based testing. Furthermore, the Ministry is implementing a program to prioritize genuine quality over academic achievement metrics to combat the 'achievement disease' in schools.

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Committee on Culture and Social Affairs · Hoàng Minh Sơn · Le Minh Hung · Ministry of Education and Training · National Assembly of Vietnam · Nguyễn Thị Thanh · Vietnam · Vietnam Publishing House · Vu Chien Thang

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[● 3 SOURCES] The supply process must be completed and reported to the Prime Minister before September 22, 2026. phunuvietnam.vn · mekongasean.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] A report regarding the review and improvement of textbooks must be submitted to the Prime Minister by December 2026. phunuvietnam.vn · baoquangninh.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education and Training is tasked with reviewing and adjusting the general education program to reduce workload. phunuvietnam.vn · baophutho.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Le Minh Hung directed the Ministry of Education and Training to mobilize all resources to ensure sufficient textbook supply for the 2026-2027 school year. phunuvietnam.vn · baohatinh.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Minister Hoang Minh Son accepted responsibility for the delay in implementing the policy to set teacher salaries at the highest level in the administrative salary system. baophutho.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Minister Hoang Minh Son admitted that forecasting for textbook demand this year was inaccurate in some localities. mekongasean.vn · baophutho.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] One decree regarding teacher salary regimes is currently awaiting issuance to synchronize with the broader salary reform scheme.
[○ 1 SOURCE] National Assembly deputies questioned the potential sudden changes to university admission methods planned for 2027.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Under Decree 182/2026/ND-CP, the professional allowance for teachers can reach up to 80% of their current salary.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The overall salary reform scheme is expected to be submitted to the Politburo in February 2027 and approved at the 5th Central Committee Conference in March 2027.
[● 2 SOURCES] The country is short of approximately 104,500 preschool and general education teachers compared to the quota. baogialai.com.vn · thuonghieusanpham.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] From 2028, each university major will only use one admission method. cafef.vn · giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn