In Vietnam, what do internal extra classes mean? What are the regulations regarding internal extra classes?

In Vietnam, what do internal extra classes mean?

Under Article 2 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, internal extra classes refer to the activities conducted by institutions providing general education, continuing education, or other educational institutions implementing general education programs, continuing education programs at the lower and upper secondary levels.

In Vietnam, what do internal extra classes mean? What are the regulations regarding internal extra classes? (Image from the Internet)

What are the regulations regarding internal extra classes in Vietnam?

Under Article 5 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, the regulations are as follows:

- Internal extra classes do not incur fees from students and shall only be available to students registering for extra class in each subject as follows:

+ Students whose academic results in the immediate prior semester are not satisfactory;

+ Students selected by the school for nurturing talented students;

+ Final-year students voluntarily registering for entrance exam review, and graduation review according to the school's educational plan.

- The school organizes for the students, who fall within the category specified in clause 1 of this Article, to fill out registration forms for supplementary study according to each subject in each grade level (using 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.

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

What are the rules of extra classes in Vietnam?

Pursuant to 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.

Note: Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT comes into effect from February 14, 2025.