What are the age groups for junior and senior kindergarten classes in Vietnam?
- What are the age groups for junior and senior kindergarten classes in Vietnam?
- Is it permissible to organize a combined class that includes children in both junior and senior kindergarten classes?
- How many children with disabilities who are attending inclusive education programs can be included in each junior or senior kindergarten class?
- What are the rights and tasks of children in preschools?
What are the age groups for junior and senior kindergarten classes in Vietnam?
Pursuant to the provisions at Point a, Clause 1, Article 15 of the Charter of preschools in Vietnam promulgated together with Circular No. 52/2020/TT-BGDDT stipulating as follows:
Junior and senior kindergarten classes
1. Children are sorted into junior kindergarten classes or senior kindergarten classes.
a) For junior kindergarten classes: children from 3 months old to 36 months old will be sorted into junior kindergarten classes. The maximum number of children in a junior kindergarten class is regulated as follows:
- A junior kindergarten class for children from 3 months old to 12 months old: 15 children;
- A junior kindergarten class for children from 13 months old to 24 months old: 20 children;
- A junior kindergarten class for children from 25 months old to 36 months old: 25 children;
According to the above regulations, children from 3 months old to 36 months old will be sorted into junior kindergarten classes.
Pursuant to Point b, Clause 1, Article 15 of the Charter of preschools in Vietnam promulgated together with Circular No. 52/2020/TT-BGDDT stipulating as follows:
Junior and senior kindergarten classes
1. Children are sorted into junior kindergarten classes or senior kindergarten classes.
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b) For senior kindergarten classes: children from 3 to 6 years old will be sorted into senior kindergarten classes. The maximum number of children in senior kindergarten class is regulated as follows:
- Senior kindergarten class for children from 3 to 4 years old: 25 children;
- Senior kindergarten class for children from 4 to 5 years old: 30 children;
- Senior kindergarten class for children from 5 to 6 years old: 35 children;
According to the above regulations, children from 3 to 6 years old will be sorted into senior kindergarten classes.
What are the age groups for junior and senior kindergarten classes in Vietnam?
Is it permissible to organize a combined class that includes children in both junior and senior kindergarten classes?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 15 of the Charter of preschools in Vietnam issued together with Circular No. 52/2020/TT-BGDDT stipulating as follows:
Junior and senior kindergarten classes
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2. If the number of children in each junior or senior kindergarten class is insufficient (below 50%) compared to the maximum number prescribed in Points a and b Clause 1 of this Article, it is permissible to organize a combined class with not more than 20 children per junior class and 30 children per senior class.
According to the above regulations, if the number of children in each junior or senior kindergarten class is insufficient (below 50%) compared to the maximum number as prescribed, it is permissible to organize a combined class with not more than 20 children per junior class and 30 children per senior class.
In which, the permissible number of children in junior and senior kindergarten classes is as follows:
For junior kindergarten classes:
- A junior kindergarten class for children from 3 months old to 12 months old: 15 children;
- A junior kindergarten class for children from 13 months old to 24 months old: 20 children;
- A junior kindergarten class for children from 25 months old to 36 months old: 25 children;
For senior kindergarten classes:
- Senior kindergarten class for children from 3 to 4 years old: 25 children;
- Senior kindergarten class for children from 4 to 5 years old: 30 children;
- Senior kindergarten class for children from 5 to 6 years old: 35 children;
How many children with disabilities who are attending inclusive education programs can be included in each junior or senior kindergarten class?
Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 3, Article 15 of the Charter of preschools in Vietnam issued together with Circular No. 52/2020/TT-BGDDT stipulating as follows:
Junior and senior kindergarten classes
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3. Each junior or senior kindergarten class must have less than 2 children with disabilities who are attending inclusive education programs.
According to the above regulations, each junior or senior kindergarten class must have less than 2 children with disabilities who are attending inclusive education programs.
What are the rights and tasks of children in preschools?
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 33 of the Charter of preschools in Vietnam promulgated together with Circular No. 52/2020/TT-BGDDT stipulating the rights of children in preschools as follows:
- To be nurtured, cared for, and educated suitable for traveling conditions and ability to receive children of preschools.
- To be nurtured, cared for, and educated according to the educational program for preschools suitable for children’s ability and demand.
- To receive inclusive education programs (for children with disabilities) and enjoy educational policies for people with disabilities as per regulation.
- To receive physical and spiritual safety assurance; to be cared for, respected, and treated fairly; to have their legitimate rights and benefits ensured; to have their conditions ensured regarding physical facilities, hygiene, and safety at preschools.
- To participate in activities that promote individual abilities.
- To enjoy policies as per regulation.
- To enjoy other rights as per the law.
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 34 of the Charter of preschools in Vietnam promulgated together with Circular No. 52/2020/TT-BGDDT stipulating the tasks of children in preschools as follows:
- Be courteous with grandparents, parents, teachers, and adults; unite, cherish, and help friends or younger children.
- Proactively and actively participate in activities of nurturing, caring, and educating for children suitable for their ability and age.
- Wear neat outfits suitable for the age and convenient for activities at preschools.
- Practice personal hygiene; participate in keeping the school and class clean according to their ability, contributing to the protection of the environment.
- Perform regulations of preschools.
Nguyễn Thị Hồng Nhung
