Increasing the Number of Children in Private Preschools to 70 Children per Class

According to the current regulations in Circular 13/2015/TT-BGDDT, the number of children in a private independent group or kindergarten class should not exceed 50 children.

However, in reality, many private independent groups or kindergarten classes exceed 50 children, with some cases exceeding 100 children due to difficulties concerning land conditions, facilities, and organizational structures required for establishing schools. The existence of these groups and classes is necessary to meet the need for flexible child care hours and locations near residential areas, where public schools are unable to meet the capacity demands.

According to the Ministry of Education and Training, implementing Resolution 131/NQ-CP dated December 6, 2017, of the Government of Vietnam, which assigns the Ministry of Education and Training to review and rectify state management in early childhood education (ECE). For these reasons, amending and supplementing the Regulations on organization and operation issued with Circular 13/2015/TT-BGDDT is extremely necessary.

The development of a circular amending the Regulations on the organization and operation of private preschools ensures consistency with the provisions in Decree 46/2017/ND-CP of the Government of Vietnam and the list of legal normative documents stipulating conditions for investment and operation in the field of education; assisting localities in overcoming difficulties and obstacles and creating favorable conditions for organizations and individuals to participate in the development of ECE; while ensuring the quality of care and education for children.

To be specific, Circular 13 amends and supplements the provisions on the number of children in private independent groups or kindergarten classes: Increasing the number of children in a private independent group or kindergarten class to no more than 70 children, instead of the current regulation in Circular 13/2015/TT-BGDDT, which is no more than 50 children.

Circular 13/2018/TT-BGDDT is effective from July 15, 2018.

Source: baochinhphu.vn

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