When does Circular 29 on extra classes in Vietnam come into force? What are the conditions for organizing external extra classes in Vietnam?

When does Circular 29 on extra classes in Vietnam come into force?

Under Article 17 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, the provisions on the effect of Circular 29 on extra classes are as follows:

Effect

1. The Circular comes into forc from February 14, 2025.

1. This Circular replaces Circular No. 17/2012/TT-BGDDT dated May 16, 2012, of the Minister of Education and Training promulgating the Regulations on extra classes.

Thus, Circular 29 on extra classes will come into force from February 14, 2025.

From February 14, 2025, what are the cases where extra classes in Vietnam are not allowed?

Article 4 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT (effective from February 14, 2025) on 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.

When does Circular 29 on extra classes in Vietnam come into force? (Image from the Internet)

What are the conditions for organizing external extra classes in Vietnam?

According to Clause 1, Article 6 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT (effective from February 14, 2025), organizations or individuals providing external extra classes with fees for students (hereinafter referred to as extra class centers) must fulfill the following requirements:

- Register the business in accordance with the law;

- Publicly disclose on web portals or post at the location of the extra class center regarding the subjects for which extra class is organized; the duration of extra class for each subject according to each grade; the location, form, and schedule of extra class sessions; the list of teachers of extra classes and the fees for extra class before enrolling students in extra classes (according to Form No. 02 in the Appendix attached to Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT.

- Teachers of external extra classes must ensure good moral character and possess the professional capacity suitable for the subject they are extra class.

- Teachers teaching at schools who wish to provide external extra classes must report to the Principal or Director or head of the school (hereinafter referred to as the Principal) regarding the subject, location, form, and schedule of their extra classes.

This report is made 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?

Under Article 3 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, the rules of extra classes 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.

What are the responsibilities of centers providing external extra classes for students in Vietnam?

According to Article 14 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT stipulating the responsibilities of tutoring centers for students outside the school as follows:

- Comply with the regulations on extra classes in Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT and other relevant laws.

- Manage and ensure the quality of extra classes, and the rights of students and teachers of extra classes; manage and utilize fees for extra extra classes according to the regulations.

- Manage and keep records of organizing extra classes according to the regulations.

- Report and explain the implementation of the regulations in this Circular and related laws to the competent authorities when requested.

- Receive and handle opinions, suggestions, and wishes of students and parents regarding extra classes before and during the organization and implementation process.