From February 14, 2025, how many internal extra class lessons are schools in Vietnam allowed to organize per week?

From February 14, 2025, how many internal extra class lessons are schools in Vietnam allowed to organize per week?

Under Article 5 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT (effective from February 14, 2025) which provides regulations on internal extra classes:

Internal extra classes

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

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

b) Students selected by the school for gifted student training;

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

2. Schools shall organize for the students specified in Clause 1 of this Article to submit registration forms for extra classes in specific subjects for each grade (according to Form No. 01 in the Appendix attached to this Circular).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Thus, from February 14, 2025, schools in Vietnam are allowed to organize a maximum of 02 (two) internal extra class lessons corresponding to each subject per week.

From February 14, 2025, how many internal extra class lessons are schools in Vietnam allowed to organize per week? (Image from Internet)

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 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).