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Vietnam preschool education policy implementation

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2026-10-20 04:08 UTC → 2026-10-27 05:49 UTC · added removed

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. 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/NĐ-CP, 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 new preschool program focusing on child-centered learning through play. A pilot program is currently underway being piloted in 15 Lao Cai province, involving 15 preschools and nearly 14,000 children. Regarding personnel, province preschools. To support the workforce, the Ministry of Education and Training clarified that has proposed subsidies for private preschool teachers transitioning from private to public institutions may have previous mandatory in industrial zones and has clarified that social insurance contributions counted from private institutions can count toward seniority allowances. Under allowances under Decree No. 77/2021/ND-CP, teachers with 60 months of contributions are eligible for a seniority allowance starting at 5% of their salary. 77/2021/ND-CP. Despite efforts to control costs, these measures, parents in Ho Chi Minh City are facing face significant financial pressure. While official tuition is subsidized, total monthly costs per student often range from 2 million to over 4 million VND. These costs are largely VND, driven largely by voluntary services, such as STEM, foreign languages, services like STEM and sports, which account for 70% to 80% of the financial burden. foreign languages. In response, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training city has issued guidance for the 2026-2027 school year, permitting setting maximum fee ceilings for 14 specific groups of educational services that schools may organize and charge for. services.

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  1. 2026-10-27 05:49 UTC Vietnam preschool education policy implementation
  2. 2026-10-20 04:08 UTC Vietnam preschool education policy implementation
  3. 2026-10-17 03:23 UTC Vietnam preschool education policy implementation
  4. 2026-10-12 14:23 UTC Vietnam preschool education policy implementation
  5. 2026-10-11 09:44 UTC Vietnam preschool education policy implementation
  6. 2026-09-28 02:36 UTC Vietnam preschool education policy implementation
  7. 2026-09-24 02:53 UTC Vietnam preschool education policy implementation
  8. 2026-09-20 03:36 UTC Vietnam preschool education policy implementation
  9. 2026-09-19 22:32 UTC Vietnam preschool education policy implementation
  10. 2026-09-17 00:53 UTC Vietnam preschool education policy implementation

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