Vietnam: From November 20, 2024, when will an education quality accreditation organization be dissolved?

From November 20, 2024, when will an education quality accreditation organization in Vietnam be dissolved?

Under Clause 1, Article 111 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP (effective from November 20, 2024), the cases of dissolution of an education quality accreditation organization in Vietnam are regulated as follows:

- The organization has committed serious violations against regulations on management, organization or operation of an education quality accreditation organization as concluded by a competent authority;

- 06 months from the date on which the decision on establishment or permission for establishment is issued, the organization fails to follow procedures for applying for the license for provision of education quality accreditation services or is not eligible to be issued with the license for provision of education quality accreditation services;

- The organization fails to rectify the violation that leads to its suspension by the deadline;

- The license for provision of education quality accreditation services is expired but the organization fails to apply for renewal of the license or the renewal is rejected;

- The education quality accreditation organization shall be dissolved at the request of the organization/individual establishing the education quality accreditation organization.

From November 20, 2024, when will an education quality accreditation organization in Vietnam be dissolved? (Image from the Internet)

What are the required documents and procedures for dissolving an education quality accreditation organization in Vietnam?

According to Clauses 3 and 4 of Article 111 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the required documents and procedures for dissolving an education quality accreditation organization in Vietnam are as follows:

(1)  Application:

- If the education quality accreditation organization is dissolved according to regulations in point dd clause 1 of Article 111 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the application includes:

A written request for dissolution of the education quality accreditation organization (according to Form No. 05 Appendix IV enclosed with Decree 125/2024/ND-CP);

Methods of settling organization and personnel structure, staff, finances, assets, land and other relevant issues.

- If the education quality accreditation organization is dissolved according to regulations in points a,b,c and d clause 1 ofArticle 111 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the application includes:

A written request for dissolution of the education quality accreditation organization (according to Form No. 05 Appendix IV enclosed with Decree 125/2024/ND-CP) enclosed with proofs that the organization has committed the violation, resulting in the dissolution;

Methods of settling organization and personnel structure, staff, finances, assets, land and other relevant issues.

(2) Procedures:

- Regarding the education quality accreditation organization that is dissolved according to regulations in point dd clause 1 of Article 111 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP:

Step 1: The organization or individual shall submit an application specified in point a clause 3 of this Article in person, via online public service portal or by post, to the Ministry of Education and Training;

Step 2: Within 30 days from the date on which the dissolution application is received, the Minister of Education and Training shall organize verification and assessment, and issue a decision on dissolution of the education quality accreditation organization;

- Regarding the education quality accreditation organization that is dissolved according to regulations in points a,b,c and d clause 1 of Article 111 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP:

Step 1: The Minister of Education and Training shall direct formulation of the application for dissolution of the education quality accreditation organization according to point b clause 3 of this Article, clearly specifying reasons for dissolution and notify the education quality accreditation organization;

Step 2: Within 30 days from the date of notification of the formulation of the dissolution application, the Minister of Education and Training shall organize verification and assessment, and issue a decision on dissolution of the education quality accreditation organization.

What are the regulatory requirements for permission for the establishment of a public education quality accreditation organization in Vietnam?

According to Clause 2, Article 106 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP, the regulatory requirements​ for permission for establishment of a public education quality accreditation organization in Vietnam are :

- Meet regulatory requirements for establishment or permission for establishment of an education quality accreditation organization specified in clause 1 of Article 106 of Decree 125/2024/ND-CP;

- Formulate a plan for organizational apparatus, staff and finances in order to ensure that the education quality accreditation organization is independent from a regulatory body or another higher education institution. To be specific:

The education quality accreditation organization shall have juridical personality and autonomy and self decide organizational apparatus, staff and professional operations according to the statutes of organization and operation; none of the staff is part-time employee or seconded by a regulatory body or another higher education institution;

The education quality accreditation organization shall cover funding for its operations and make self-decision on expenditures and revenues according to financial rules and regulations of law; it does not receive funding from a regulatory body, another higher education institution or an investor in higher education institution.