What are procedures for establishing a preschool from November 20, 2024 in Vietnam?
What are procedures for establishing a preschool from November 20, 2024 in Vietnam?
Based on Article 4 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the procedures for establishing a preschool from November 20, 2024, are stipulated as follows:
Step 1: The People's Committee of the commune, ward, or commune-level town (hereinafter collectively referred to as the commune-level People's Committee) (if proposing to establish a public preschool); organizations or individuals (if proposing to establish a private or semi-public preschool) submit one set of documents via the online public service portal, postal service, or directly to the district-level People's Committee.
Step 2: Within 5 working days from the date of receiving the complete dossier, if the dossier is not valid, the district-level People's Committee shall notify in writing the contents that need to be amended to the agency, organization, or individual proposing the establishment or permission to establish a preschool.
If the dossier is valid, the district-level People's Committee directs the Department of Education and Training to conduct an appraisal of the conditions for establishing or permitting the establishment of a preschool.
Step 3: Within 15 days from the date of receiving the directive from the district-level People's Committee, the Department of Education and Training shall preside and cooperate with relevant specialized departments to appraise the conditions for establishing or permitting the establishment of a preschool based on the dossier; prepare an appraisal report to evaluate compliance with regulations; submit it to the Chairman of the district-level People's Committee for review and decision.
Step 4: Within 5 working days from the date of receiving the appraisal report from the Department of Education and Training, if the conditions are met, the Chairman of the district-level People's Committee shall decide to establish or permit the establishment of a preschool.
If the conditions are not met, a written notice specifying the reasons is sent to the agency, organization, or individual proposing the establishment or permission to establish a preschool.
The decision to establish or permit the establishment of a preschool is publicly announced in the media.
What are procedures for establishing a preschool from November 20, 2024 in Vietnam? (Image from the Internet)
What are cases in which a preschool in Vietnam is suspended from educational activities?
Based on Clause 1, Article 7 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, a preschool can be suspended from educational activities in one of the following cases:
- Engaging in fraudulent acts to gain permission for educational activities;
- The person granting permission for educational activities lacks appropriate authority;
- Failing to commence educational activities within 1 year from the date of permission;
- Violating legal regulations on education warranting administrative sanctions leading to suspension of educational activities;
- Other cases as prescribed by law.
What documents are included in the Dossier for allowing a preschool to operate educational activities in Vietnam?
Based on Article 6 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the procedures for allowing a preschool to operate educational activities are as follows:
Procedures for Allowing a Preschool to Operate Educational Activities
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- The dossier includes:
a) A request for allowing the preschool to operate educational activities (according to Form No. 03 in Appendix I attached to this Decree);
b) Copies of legal documents proving land use rights, house ownership rights, or lease agreements for preschool premises with a minimum term of 5 years;
c) For private preschools, a legal document confirming the investment amount managed by the school ensuring legality and suitability with the projected scale at the time of registration for educational activities;
d) Regulations on the organization and operation of the school covering the following main contents: Legal position, duties, and rights of the school; organization and management of the school; organization of care, nurturing, and education of children; duties and rights of the management team, teachers, staff, workers, and children; financial resources and assets of the school; other issues related to the organization and operation of the school.
Thus, the dossier for allowing a preschool to operate educational activities includes:
- A request for allowing the preschool to operate educational activities;
- Copies of legal documents proving land use rights, house ownership rights, or lease agreements for preschool premises with a minimum term of 5 years;
- For private preschools, a legal document confirming the investment amount managed by the school ensuring legality and suitability with the projected scale at the time of registration for educational activities;
- Regulations on the organization and operation of the school covering the following main contents:
+ Legal position, duties, and rights of the school;
+ Organization and management of the school; organization of care, nurturing, and education of children;
+ Duties and rights of the management team, teachers, staff, workers, and children; financial resources and assets of the school;
+ Other issues related to the organization and operation of the school.
Note: Decree 125/2024/ND-CP is effective from November 20, 2024.
