Vietnam: How many subjects under which classes in upper-secondary schools for the gifted are offered are there?

How many subjects under which classes in upper-secondary schools for the gifted are offered in Vietnam are there?

Under Article 8 of the Regulation on organization and operation of upper-secondary schools for the gifted issued attached to Circular 05/2023/TT-BGDDT regulating classes in specialized schools as follows:

Classes in gifted schools

1. Classes in gifted schools are offered according to subjects in the general education program promulgated by the Minister of Education and Training, including: Literature, History, Geography, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Information Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (hereinafter referred to as gifted classes).

2. Do not offer non-gifted classes in gifted schools.

3. Each gifted class has no more than 35 students.

4. On the basis of educational quality assurance and at the request of the principal of the gifted school, the managing authority of the gifted school shall decide the number of subjects in which gifted classes are offered (hereinafter referred to as specialized subjects) and the number of gifted classes by each specialized subject.

Therefore, according to the regulation, gifted classes in gifted schools are offered according to subjects in the general education program promulgated by the Minister of Education and Training, including 9 subjects: Literature, History, Geography, Foreign Languages, Mathematics, Information Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.

How many subjects under which classes in upper-secondary schools for the gifted are offered in Vietnam are there? (Image from the Internet)

What are the incentive policies for students of upper-secondary schools for the gifted in Vietnam?

Under Article 6 of the Regulation on organization and operation of upper-secondary schools for the gifted issued attached to Circular 05/2023/TT-BGDDT, the incentive policies for administrators, teachers, staff and students of upper-secondary schools for the gifted in Vietnam are as follows:

Incentive policies for administrators, teachers, staff and students

1. Administrators, teachers and staff of gifted schools are entitled to incentive policies according to the Government's regulations.

People's Committees of provinces (for provincial gifted schools), higher education institutions (for gifted schools affiliated to higher education institutions) shall, according to the provisions of law, on their own or seeking approval from competent authorities to, decide on policies to supplement the incentives and rewards for administrators, teachers and staff who achieve outstanding performance as to their assigned tasks.

2. Students of gifted schools who have won prizes in excellent student competitions in academic subjects; national and international science and technology competitions will be considered for scholarships and receive commendation as prescribed.

People’s Committees of provinces (for provincial gifted schools), higher education institutions (for gifted schools affiliated to higher education institutions) shall decide on policies on supplementing the scholarship and commendation for students who achieve excellent performance in study and practice, have achievements in excellent student competitions in academic subjects; national and international science and technology competitions.

3. The direct admission, priority consideration for admission to domestic higher education institutions, and sending students for training to overseas higher education institutions for gifted schools shall comply with the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.

Thus, students of upper-secondary schools for the gifted receive the following incentive policies:

- Students of gifted schools who have won prizes in excellent student competitions in academic subjects; national and international science and technology competitions will be considered for scholarships and receive commendation.

- Students of gifted schools may be eligible for direct admission, priority consideration for admission to domestic higher education institutions, and sending students for training to overseas higher education institutions for gifted schools.

What are the policies on investment in education quality assurance for upper-secondary schools for the gifted in Vietnam?

Under Paragraph 1, Article 5 of the Regulation on organization and operation of upper-secondary schools for the gifted issued attached to Circular 05/2023/TT-BGDDT, the policies on investment in education quality assurance for upper-secondary schools for the gifted in Vietnam are as follows:

- Arrange administrators, teachers and employees to meet the prescribed payroll quotas and standards;

- Invest in building synchronous and modern material facilities and teaching equipment in accordance with law;

- Allocate regular funding according to the provisions of law to ensure educational activities;

- Invite teachers, lecturers, local and foreign experts to give lectures, provide professional training, and guide scientific research for administrators, teachers and students according to regulations;

- Gifted schools affiliated to higher education institutions are allowed to use facilities, teaching equipment, laboratories, practice room and utilize lecturers of higher education institutions to teach students.