Is the inspection delegation for compliance with Circular 29 on extra classes in Vietnam officially established?
Is the inspection delegation for compliance with Circular 29 on extra classes in Vietnam officially established?
On February 20, 2025, the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam issued Decision 448/QD-BGDDT in 2025...Download regarding the establishment of an inspection delegation for compliance with Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT by the Minister of Education and Training on extra classes.
Accordingly, the list of 10 individuals in the inspection delegation for compliance with Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT by the Minister of Education and Training on extra classes under Decision 448 is as follows:
| No. | Name | Position | Duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pham Ngoc Thuong | Deputy Minister of Education and Training | Team Leader |
| 2 | Thai Van Tai | Director, Department of Primary Education | Standing Deputy Team Leader |
| 3 | Do Duc Que | Deputy Director, Department of Secondary Education | Deputy Team Leader |
| 4 | Vu Minh Duc | Director, Department of Teachers and Educational Management Staff | Member |
| 5 | Nguyen Duc Cuong | Chief Inspector, Ministry Inspectorate | Member |
| 6 | Le Thi Hang | Deputy Director, Department of Continuing Education | Member |
| 7 | Nghiem Thi Hong Van | Deputy Director, Legal Department | Member |
| 8 | Bui Minh Thu | Deputy Director, Communication and Event Center, Ministry Office | Member |
| 9 | Nguyen Huy Tung | Secretary to the Deputy Minister | Member |
| 10 | Nguyen Thi Thu Hien | Specialist, Department of Secondary Education | Member, Secretary |
In this regard, the Head of the inspection delegation is responsible for organizing the inspection of the content regarding the compliance with Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT on extra classes as instructed by the Prime Minister of Vietnam in Official Telegram 10/CD-TTg 2025 and the regulations on inspection of the Ministry of Education and Training issued under Decision 1489/QD-BGDDT in 2023 and relevant legal regulations.
The inspection period is from February 20, 2025, to March 20, 2025 (the specific time at each unit is determined by the Head of the inspection delegation).
Is the inspection delegation for compliance with Circular 29 on extra classes in Vietnam officially established? (Image from the Internet)
What are the 04 rules of 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 conditions for organizing external extra classes in Vietnam?
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 electronic 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 of 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, the conditions for organizing external extra classes in Vietnam are as follows:
- Teachers must ensure good ethical qualities; have professional competence suitable for the subjects they teach additionally.
- Register the business in accordance with the law;
- 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 Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT.
