From February 14, 2025, what are the conditions for organizing external extra classes in Vietnam?

From February 14, 2025, what are the conditions for organizing external extra classes in Vietnam?

Under Clause 1, Article 6 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT (effective from February 14, 2025) on external extra classes:

External extra classes

1. Organizations or individuals providing external extra classes with fees for students (hereinafter referred to as extra class centers) must fulfill the following requirements:

a) Register the business in accordance with the law;

b) 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 this Circular).

2. External extra classes must ensure good moral character and possess the professional capacity suitable for the subject they are extra class.

3. 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 (according to Form No. 03 in the Appendix attached to this Circular).

Thus, from February 14, 2025, the conditions for organizing external extra classes are as follows:

- Register the business in accordance with the law;

- Publicly disclose on web portals or post at the location of the extra class center (according to Form No. 02 in the Appendix attached to Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT) 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 classes before enrolling students in extra classes.

From February 14, 2025, what are the conditions for organizing external extra classes in Vietnam? (Image from Internet)

From February 14, 2025, what are the responsibilities of extra class centers in Vietnam?

Under Article 14 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, the responsibilities of extra class centers for students are as follows:

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

(2) Manage and ensure the quality of extra classes and the rights of students and teachers of extra classes; manage and use the fees for extra classes as regulated.

(3) Manage and archive records of organizing extra classes as regulated.

(4) Report and explain the implementation of the provisions of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT and relevant laws to competent authorities when requested.

(5) Receive and handle opinions, suggestions, and wishes of students and their parents regarding the extra classes before and during implementation.

What are the rules of external 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 regulations on the collection and management of fees for extra classes in Vietnam?

Under Article 7 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT (effective from February 14, 2025), the regulations on the collection and management of fees for extra classes in Vietnam are as follows:

- The funding for organizing internal extra classes shall be covered by the state budget and other lawful sources as prescribed by law.

- The fees for external extra classes shall follow the agreement between students' parents, students, and the extra class center.

- The collection, management, and utilization of fees for extra classes shall comply with legal regulations on finance, state budget, assets, accounting, taxation, and other related provisions.