How many weeks of study are required for the 2nd semester of the 2024-2025 academic year in Vietnam?

How many weeks of study are required for the 2nd semester of the 2024-2025 academic year in Vietnam?

Under Article 2 of Decision 2045/QD-BGDDT 2024 on the principles for preparing the academic year plan of localities :

Principles for preparing the academic year plan of localities

1. The academic year plan of localities must ensure 35 weeks of study (18 weeks in semester I, 17 weeks in semester II).

2. The academic year plan must align with the characteristics and practical conditions of the local area.

3. public holidays shall follow the provisions of the Labor Code and annual guiding documents.

4. The annual leave for teachers is carried out during the summer break or may be arranged intermittently at other times of the year to suit specific characteristics and the academic year plan of the locality.

5. The academic year plan must ensure uniformity for all educational levels in a residential area, especially in schools with multiple educational levels.

Thus, the 2nd semester of the 2024-2025 academic year must ensure 17 weeks of study. Additionally, public holidays shall follow the provisions of the Labor Code and annual guiding documents.

How many weeks of study are required for the 2nd semester of the 2024-2025 academic year in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)

What is the schedule for the high school graduation exam for the 2024-2025 academic year in Vietnam?

Under Article 1 of Decision 2045/QD-BGDDT 2024:

Issuance of the framework for the 2024-2025 academic year plan for preschool, general education, and continuing education nationwide:

1. The earliest school opening date is set 1 week before the official commencement ceremony. For first graders, the earliest start date is 2 weeks prior to the commencement ceremony.

2. The commencement ceremony is organized on September 05, 2024.

3. The first semester ends before January 18, 2025, and the school year is completed before May 31, 2025.

4. The recognition of completion of primary education and graduation from lower secondary education is conducted before June 30, 2025.

5. Enrollment for the first grades of all educational levels is completed before July 31, 2025.

6. The national high school exam 2025 is scheduled to take place on June 26 and June 27, 2025.

7. Other national-level exams are organized as per the Ministry of Education and Training’s guidelines and regulations.

Thus, the high school graduation exam for the 2024-2025 academic year is expected to take place on June 26 and June 27, 2025.

What are the responsibilities in implementing the 2024-2025 academic year plan in Vietnam?

Under Article 3 of Decision 2045/QD-BGDDT 2024, the responsibilities in implementing the 2024-2025 academic year plan in Vietnam are as follows:

- The Chairperson of the People's Committee of provinces and municipalities decides:

+ The academic year plan for preschool education, general education, and continuing education suitable to the local practical conditions.

+ The early commencement time and the extension of the academic year by no more than 15 days compared to the provisions in Article 1 of this Decision to ensure the implementation and completion of the preschool education, general education, and continuing education programs in the event of natural disasters or epidemics; for special arising cases, report to the Ministry of Education and Training before implementation.

- Director of Department of Education and Training shall:

+ Decide for students to take leave in cases of severe weather, natural disasters and arrange makeup lessons; ensure teachers' leave during the academic year.

+ Report to the Ministry of Education and Training about:

The preparation for the academic year and the organization of the school opening ceremony for the 2024-2025 academic year before September 10, 2024;

Summary of the implementation, key solutions for the 2024-2025 academic year, and the results of criteria fulfillment for emulation and commendation for the academic year before June 25, 2025.