Vietnam updates teaching regulations and teacher income rules

New regulations regarding teaching activities and teacher compensation are being implemented in Vietnam. In Binh Dinh province, Decision No. 144/2026/QD-UBND has been issued to clarify rules for extra teaching and learning. Schools are tasked with managing these activities, particularly when teachers teach at external facilities. Primary school teachers are strictly prohibited from organizing extra classes for academic subjects, focusing instead on improving core curriculum quality.

In Ho Chi Minh City, the People's Committee has introduced new rules for classifying and paying additional income to civil servants and employees, effective from the third quarter of 2026. For educators, additional income is tied to actual working days. Teachers and lecturers will not receive this additional income during summer breaks unless they are officially assigned in writing to perform professional duties at their educational institutions.