Is it permissible to use certificates granted by foreign educational institutions in Vietnam?

Is it permissible to use certificates granted by foreign educational institutions in Vietnam?

According to the latest regulations, which certificates granted by foreign educational institutions shall be recognized in Vietnam?

Answer:

Pursuant to Clause 1 Article 109 of the Law on Education in 2019, a degree/diploma issued by a foreign educational institution will be recognised for use in Vietnam in the following cases:

a) It is issued to learners of a foreign general education or higher education institution upon completion of an accredited educational programme of the issuing country and recognised by an education authority of that country;

b) It is issued by a foreign educational institution which is operating legally in another country beside the country where its headquarters are located and permitted by education authorities of both countries to establish branches/campuses or conduct joint training, and meets regulations in point a of this clause;

c) It is issued by a foreign educational institution which is operating legally in Vietnam and conducting educational operation in accordance with the Government’s regulations on educational cooperation and investment and on approval of a competent authority, and meets regulations in point a of this clause. 

What are other educational institutions in Vietnam?

Apart from preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, there are many other educational institutions in Vietnam. What are they?

Answer:

Pursuant to Clause 1 Article 65 of the Law on Education in 2019 stipulating other educational institutions in Vietnam as follows:

a) Day care centers, independent senior kindergarten classes, independent junior kindergarten classes, illiteracy eradication classes, foreign language classes, informatics classes, classes for children with difficult circumstances and unable to attend school, classes for disabled children;

b) Institutions of continuing education, vocational – continuing education, vocational education, community learning centers, inclusive education support and development centers, other centers conducting duties of continuing education;

c) Academies and institutes established by the Prime Minister in accordance with the Law on Science and Technology and authorised in doctoral education.

Is it permissible for 2-month-old children to learn at preschools in Vietnam?

Me and my wife don't have much time to take care for our 2-month-old child. Can we take him to preschools?

Answer:

Pursuant to Article 26 of the Law on Education in 2019, institutions of preschool education in Vietnam include:

1. Junior kindergarten centers and classes for children aged 03 – 36 months;

2. Senior kindergartens and independent senior kindergarten classes for children aged 03 – 06 years;

3. Combined kindergartens and independent preschool classes for children aged 03 months – 06 years.

As regulations above, 2-month-old children are not permissible to learn at preschools in Vietnam.

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