Will students in Da Nang be off from school until September 19, 2024?

Will students in Da Nang be off from school until September 19, 2024?

Due to the tropical depression potentially strengthening into a storm, causing heavy rain, on September 18, the Department of Education and Training (DET) of Da Nang City issued Official Dispatch 2732/SGDDT-HC&GDCT in 2024, stating as follows:

According to the warning information from the Meteorological and Hydrological Center, the tropical depression in the East Sea may strengthen into a storm, causing heavy rain affecting Da Nang City. The DET requires heads of units and schools to implement the following:

(1). Inform preschool children, students, and learners in Da Nang to take a break from school on the afternoon of September 18, 2024, and all day September 19, 2024. Private universities are to decide on the attendance of students based on the actual situation.

Schools with boarding programs should contact the parents of preschool children and students regarding pick-up times, ensuring that preschool children and students are well managed and cared for at school when parents are unable to pick them up promptly.

(2). Strictly implement Official Dispatch 2716/SGDDT-HC&GDCT in 2024 regarding strengthening disaster prevention and control in 2024 by the DET and the local leadership’s directives on disaster prevention and flood control.

Regularly update information on the current development of the tropical depression and heavy rain; maintain communication through various channels to proactively respond safely and minimize damage caused by heavy rain.

Ensure regular, continuous two-way communication between the DET (department/sub-department) leadership, unit heads, school principals, class teachers, and parents of students and learners.

(3). Proactively and urgently organize the cleaning and tidying of schools and classrooms after the tropical depression – storm, once the water recedes and the rain stops, to allow preschool children, students, and learners to return to school as soon as possible.

In case of incidents or emerging issues, directly contact the DET leadership or local authorities for guidance on handling.

Hence, due to the tropical depression potentially strengthening into a storm, causing heavy rain, an official dispatch has been issued allowing Da Nang students to take a break from school. Students in Da Nang will be off school from the afternoon of September 18 until the end of September 19, 2024.

Will students in Da Nang be off from school until September 19, 2024? (Image from the Internet)

What are the ages of students in Da Nang?

Based on Clause 1, Article 28 of the Education Law 2019

Education Levels and Ages in General Education

1. Education levels and ages in general education are regulated as follows:

a) Primary education is conducted over 5 years, from Grade 1 to the end of Grade 5. The age for entering Grade 1 is 6 years, calculated by year;

b) Lower secondary education is conducted over 4 years, from Grade 6 to the end of Grade 9. Students entering Grade 6 must have completed the primary education program. The age for entering Grade 6 is 11 years, calculated by year;

c) Upper secondary education is conducted over 3 years, from Grade 10 to the end of Grade 12. Students entering Grade 10 must have a secondary school diploma. The age for entering Grade 10 is 15 years, calculated by year.

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Accordingly, under the Education Law 2019, students in Da Nang by education levels have the following ages:

- Primary: 6-10 years old;

- Lower Secondary: 11-14 years old;

- Upper Secondary: 15-17 years old.

Note: Except for cases where the study period is extended due to students repeating a grade or other instances as regulated by law.

When will students of Da Nang finish the first semester?

According to Article 1 of Decision 2045/QD-BGDDT in 2024:

Issuing the Framework for the School Year Plan 2024-2025 for Preschool Education, General Education, and Continuing Education Nationwide as follows:

1. The earliest start date is one week before the opening ceremony. For Grade 1, the earliest start date is two weeks before the opening ceremony.

2. The opening ceremony is held on September 5, 2024.

3. The first semester ends before January 18, 2025, completing the program and ending the school year before May 31, 2025.

4. The recognition of primary education completion and secondary school graduation consideration must be completed before June 30, 2025.

5. The enrollment for first grades of all levels must be completed before July 31, 2025.

6. The national upper secondary school graduation exam in 2025 is expected to take place on June 26 and June 27, 2025.

7. Other national exams are organized based on regulations and guidance from the Ministry of Education and Training.

Da Nang students will end the first semester before January 18, 2025, and complete the program and the school year before May 31, 2025.