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Vietnam preschool education policy implementation
Overview
The Vietnamese government is implementing regulatory frameworks to expand preschool education and standardize operations. Under Decree No. 353/2026/ND-CP, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau, universal preschool for children aged 5 to 6 is set to begin on November 1, 2026, replacing Decree No. 20/2014/ND-CP. This decree provides tuition exemptions, reductions, or financial support for learning costs, with a mobilization target of at least 95% for communes (90% in disadvantaged areas). To encourage investment, the state offers tax and land incentives to businesses and organizations supporting educational development.
Other regulations, such as Decree No. 360/2026/ND-CP, mandate that the establishment of preschools align with local socio-economic and land-use planning. Decree No. 277/2025/ND-CP further outlines support for children aged 3 to 5 in boarding programs within disadvantaged regions, providing funding for learning materials and personal items.
Recent developments include the implementation of Decision No. 388/QD-BGDDT, a child-centered learning program currently being piloted in 15 Lao Cai province preschools. To support the workforce, the Ministry of Education and Training has proposed subsidies for private preschool teachers in industrial zones and has clarified that social insurance contributions from private institutions can count toward seniority allowances under Decree No. 77/2021/ND-CP.
Despite these measures, parents in Ho Chi Minh City face significant financial pressure. While official tuition is subsidized, total monthly costs often range from 2 million to over 4 million VND, driven largely by voluntary services like STEM and foreign languages. In response, the city has issued guidance for the 2026-2027 school year, setting maximum fee ceilings for 14 specific groups of educational services.
Entities
Ministry of Education and Training · Vietnam · Lê Tiến Châu · Government of Vietnam · Ho Chi Minh City
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Parents in Ho Chi Minh City report high monthly fees at public schools.
- [● 3 SOURCES] One preschool reported 20 different fee items totaling approximately 4.4 million VND per month.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Monthly payments at public schools range from 2 million to over 4 million VND per student.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Between 70% and 80% of the financial burden comes from voluntary and agreed services.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Department issued guidance for the 2026-2027 school year regarding non-tuition service fees.
- [● 3 SOURCES] There are 14 approved groups of educational services that schools can organize and charge for.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesVietnam issues new decree on preschool education for children aged 5 to 6
Vietnam's Decree 353/2026/NĐ-CP, effective November 1, 2026, mandates universal preschool education for children aged 5 to 6 and provides tuition support and fee exemptions.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesVietnam implements preschool education reforms and clarifies teacher seniority rules
Vietnam is piloting a new child-centered preschool curriculum in Lao Cai and has clarified that private sector experience counts toward seniority allowances for teachers moving to public schools.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesHo Chi Minh City parents face high fees at public schools
Parents in Ho Chi Minh City report high monthly costs at public schools, with voluntary service fees driving total payments to between 2 and 4 million VND per student.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesVietnam proposes preschool subsidies for children of industrial workers
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training proposes a minimum monthly subsidy of 160,000 VND for preschool children of industrial zone workers.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesVietnam implements new education regulations and fee structures
Vietnam introduces new education decrees regarding school establishment and textbook supply, while Ho Chi Minh City sets maximum service fee ceilings for public schools.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesVietnam issues new regulations for preschool investment and student support
Vietnam has issued new decrees regulating preschool investment requirements and providing financial support for students in disadvantaged areas, including learning materials and monthly subsidies.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesHo Chi Minh City announces preschool education subsidies
Ho Chi Minh City will provide monthly subsidies of 150,000 to 510,000 VND to eligible preschool children aged 3-5 for the 2026-2027 school year to support education and meal costs.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesVietnam issues decree on preschool education and tuition support
Vietnam has issued Decree 353, effective November 2026, providing tuition support for children aged 5-6 and literacy aid for adults, while offering tax incentives to attract educational investment.
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[POLITICS] 10 sourcesVietnam implements universal preschool education policies
Vietnam has issued a new decree to universalize preschool education for 5-6 year olds, offering tuition support and benefits for eligible children, teachers, and ethnic minority students.
Sources
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