# Vietnam English language education reform > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-english-language-education-reform > Updated: 2026-09-08T17:15:09.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 4. The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training is seeking public feedback on a draft circular to implement English as a second language across the national education system. This initiative, part of a long-term strategy for 2025–2035 with a vision toward 2045, aims to move beyond teaching English as a standalone subject toward creating an environment where the language is used for teaching, communication, and management at all levels, from preschool to higher education. The proposal outlines a gradual roadmap consisting of three development levels: initial formation of conditions, regular use in teaching and communication, and high development characterized by a synchronized English-speaking environment. To support this, the Ministry is drafting regulations to evaluate institutions based on these three stages: beginning, developing, and highly developed. Implementation is advancing through Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). At Nguyen Hue Secondary School, pilot programs are utilizing bilingual methods for subjects like Mathematics. This approach requires coordination between subject teachers, who manage academic content, and English teachers, who assist with terminology and pronunciation. In Khanh Hoa province, a specific implementation plan for 2025–2035 has been issued with a budget of 69 billion VND. This includes training 100 teachers with secondary English degrees, enhancing the skills of 1,200 subject teachers, and equipping 72 schools with modern facilities. Despite these advancements, experts warn that success depends on creating natural communicative environments through clubs and projects rather than focusing on exam preparation. Concerns remain that a lack of proficiency among teachers could turn lessons into “lengthy translation exercises” or lead schools to prioritize administrative compliance over genuine learning. Recent developments show the reform expanding to integrate STEM, STEAM, and artificial intelligence (AI) into school curricula. To facilitate this modernization, pedagogical institutions like the Ho Chi Minh City University of Education are expanding training programs. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Vietnam education sector undergoes management and bilingual training reforms Vietnam's education sector is evolving through digital management reforms, expanded social welfare programs for disadvantaged students, and new bilingual teacher training initiatives. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-promotes-stem-ai-and-bilingual-education-in-schools ### 2026-08-28: Vietnam implements bilingual English integration in schools Vietnam is implementing bilingual education models and CLIL programs to transition English from a foreign language to a second language in schools by 2035. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-implements-bilingual-english-integration-in-schools ### 2026-08-20: Vietnam implements English as a second language in schools Vietnam is implementing plans to establish English as a second language in schools, with Khanh Hoa province allocating 69 billion VND for teacher training and specialized English-medium instruction. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-implements-english-as-a-second-language-in-schools ### 2026-08-17: Vietnam Ministry of Education proposes English as a second language in schools Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training is drafting a policy to establish English as a second language in schools by 2045, focusing on creating immersive language environments across all educational levels 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-education-proposes-english-as-a-second-language-in-schools --- Cite as: Vietnam English language education reform. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-english-language-education-reform