In 2025, what is the maximum fee for external extra classes in Vietnam?

In 2025, what is the maximum fee for external extra classes in Vietnam?

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

Collection and Management of fees for extra classes

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

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

3. 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.

Thus, according to the above regulation, there is no maximum or minimum fee for external extra classes. The fees for external extra classes shall follow the agreement between students' parents, students, and the extra class center.

Additionally, under Clause 1, Article 6 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, the eligibility requirements for holding external extra classes are:

+ Register the business in accordance with the law;

+ 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 Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT).

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What are the responsibilities of extra class centers in Vietnam?

According to Article 14 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, the responsibilities of extra class centers in Vietnam are stipulated as follows:

(1) Implement regulations on extra classes at Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT and other relevant legal provisions.

(2) Manage and ensure the quality of extra classes and the rights of students and teachers at extra classes; manage and use fees for extra classes according to regulations.

(3) Manage and retain documents related to the organization of extra classes as per regulations.

(4) Report and explain the implementation of regulations at Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT and other related legal provisions to competent authorities upon request.

(5) Receive and process suggestions, recommendations, and aspirations of students and parents regarding 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, principles for extra classes are stipulated 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 responsibilities of the Principal in managing teachers involved in external extra classes in Vietnam?

Under Article 13 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT, the responsibilities of the Principal are as follows:

Responsibilities of the Principal

1. Organize internal extra classes under this Circular and other relevant legal provisions.

2. Manage teachers teaching at the school when providing external extra classes to ensure conformity with Clause 3, Article 6 of this Circular; coordinate to monitor, inspect external extra classes of teachers teaching at the school.

3. Be responsible to the direct management agency for the quality of internal extra classes; management and use of funds for organizing internal extra classes according to regulations.

4. Handle within the authority or recommend competent authorities to handle violations of regulations on extra classes.

5. Receive and handle feedback, suggestions, aspirations of students and parents about extra classes before and during implementation.

Thus, the Principal has responsibilities as follows:

- Manage teachers teaching at the school when providing external extra classes to ensure conformity with Clause 3, Article 6 of Circular 29/2024/TT-BGDDT;

- Coordinate to monitor and inspect external extra classes of teachers teaching at the school.

- Handle within authority or recommend competent authorities to handle violations of regulations on extra classes.