May the principal of a public school in Vietnam operate external extra classes?

May the principal of a public school in Vietnam operate external extra classes?

Under Article 4 Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT (effective from February 14, 2025) on cases where extra classes in Vietnam are not allowed in Vietnam:

Cases where extra classes in Vietnam are not allowed

1. Extra classes for primary school students must not be organized, except in cases of training in arts, sports, and life skills.

2. Teachers currently teaching at schools are not allowed to offer external extra classes with fees to their students according to the school's educational plan.

3. Teachers from public schools are not allowed to participate in managing or operating external extra classes but may be involved in teaching extra classes.

Thus, the principal of a public school in Vietnam is not allowed to participate in managing or operating external extra classes but may be involved in teaching extra classes.

May the principal of a public school in Vietnam operate external extra classes? (Image from the Internet)

What are the responsibilities of the principal regarding extra classes in Vietnam?

According to Article 13 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, the responsibilities of the principal regarding extra classes in Vietnam in Vietnam:

(1) Organize internal extra classes as stipulated by this Circular and other relevant legal regulations.

(2) Manage teachers currently teaching at the school when they participate in extra classes outside the school to ensure compliance with clause 3, Article 6 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT; coordinate monitoring and inspection of extra classes activities outside the school by teachers currently teaching at the school.

(3) Be accountable to the direct governing body for the quality of internal extra classes and for the management and use of funds for organizing internal extra classes as prescribed.

(4) Address infractions within their authority or propose that competent authorities address violations of regulations on extra classes.

(5) Receive and address feedback, suggestions, and desires from students and parents concerning extra classes before and during its implementation.

What are the regulations on external extra classes in Vietnam?

Under Article 6 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT (effective from February 14, 2025) which provides regulations on external extra classes:

- Organizations or individuals organizing external extra classes and charging fees for these classes (hereinafter referred to as extra class facilities) must meet the following requirements:

+ Register for business operation according to legal provisions;

+ Publicize on websites or post at the locations where Extra class facilities are based about the subjects for which extra classes are organized; the duration of Extra class for each subject by grade; locations, forms, and times for organizing extra classes; the list of Extra class staff and fees prior to enrollment in the extra classes.

- Individuals providing external extra classes must ensure good moral character and possess professional competence suitable for the subjects they teach.

- Teachers currently teaching at schools participating in external extra classes must report to the Principal or Director or the head of the school (hereinafter referred to as the Principal) regarding the subject, location, form, and time of the extra class participation (according to Form No. 03 in the Appendix attached to Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT).

What are the rules of external extra classes in Vietnam?

Pursuant to Article 3 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT (effective from February 14, 2025), the rules of external extra classes in Vietnam are as follows:

- Extra classes are only organized when students wish to attend extra classes and have consent from parents or guardians (hereinafter collectively referred to as parents). Schools, organizations, or individuals organizing extra classes are not allowed to force students into extra classes in any manner.

- The content of extra classes must not contravene the regulations of Vietnamese law, and must not bear biases regarding race, religion, occupation, gender, or social position. There shall be no omission of educational content according to the school's educational plan to include in extra class sessions.

- The purpose of extra classes must contribute to the development of students' qualities and abilities; it must not affect the organization of the school’s education program or the implementation of the subject curriculum by teachers.

- The duration, time, location, and form of organizing extra class sessions must be suitable to the psychological and physical condition of the age group, ensuring students' health; must comply with the legal regulations about working hours, overtime, and other relevant legal regulations concerning security, order, safety, environmental hygiene, and fire prevention in the area where extra classes are held.