Is parents' consent required for external extra classes in Vietnam?

Is parents' consent required for external extra classes in Vietnam?

Under Article 3 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT which stipulates the rules of extra classes :

Rules of extra classes

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

Thus, according to the above regulations, organizing external extra classes requires parents' consent.

Moreover, 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.

Is parents' consent required for external extra classes in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)

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.

How are violations related to extra classes in Vietnam addressed?

Under Article 16 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, violations related to extra classes in Vietnam are addressed as follows:

- Schools, extra class centers, organizations, or individuals violating regulations on extra classes will be subject to disciplinary actions according to the severity and nature of the violation as per the legal provisions.

- Heads of agencies, organizations, and units having officials and public employees violating regulations on extra classes will be subject to legal actions based on the nature and severity of the violation.