From February 14, 2025, what are the eligibility requirements for providing internal extra classes in Vietnam?

From February 14, 2025, what are the eligibility requirements for providing internal extra classes in Vietnam?

Under Article 5 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, the eligibility requirements for providing internal extra classes in Vietnam are as follows:

- Internal extra classes shall not charge students and are only for students registering for extra classes in specific subjects as follows:

+ Students having unsatisfactory results in a subject at the end of the immediate past semester;

+ Students selected by the school for gifted student training;

+ Voluntary final-year students registering for entrance exam preparation or graduation exam preparation according to the school's educational plan.

- No fees: Internal extra classes should not charge students any fees

- When organizing extra classes, a registration form for extra classes must be filled out for each subject at each grade (according to Form No. 01 in the Appendix attached to Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT).

- Based on the number of registered students, schools shall develop plans for organizing extra classes in specific subjects for each grade.

- The arrangement of classes, schedules, and the organization of extra classes shall ensure the following requirements:

+ Extra classes should be organized by subject for each grade; each class shall have no more than 45 (forty-five) students;

+ Extra class schedules shall not interpose regular schedules and shall not precede the contents scheduled in the school’s educational plan;

+ Each subject is permitted a maximum of 02 (two) extra lessons per week.

- Public disclosure of information: Plans for organizing extra classes shall be publicly available on the school’s website or posted at the school.

Note: Extra classes should not be organized for primary students, except in special cases such as training in art, physical education, and sports, or life skills development according to Article 4 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT

From February 14, 2025, what are the eligibility requirements for providing internal extra classes in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)

What are the rules of internal extra classes in Vietnam?

Under Article 3 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT (effective from February 14, 2025), 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 the principal for internal extra classes in Vietnam?

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

(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.