Standards for principals, vice principals of specialized educational institutions in Vietnam from July 1, 2025

Standards for principals, vice principals of specialized educational institutions in Vietnam from July 1, 2025

The standards for Principals and Vice Principals of Specialized Education Schools are specified in Article 7 of the Regulation issued with Circular 27/2024/TT-BGDDT as follows:

- For Principals of Specialized Education Schools: The duties, powers, and standards applicable to Principals of Specialized Education Schools follow the regulations for Principals of educational institutions at the same level and type. Additionally, they must carry out some other duties and powers as follows:

+ Hold at least a bachelor's degree in the field of Educational Science and teacher training. If the degree is not in Special Education, one of the following certificates is required: certificate of professional management in inclusive education, certificate of teaching profession in inclusive education, or certificate of special education profession as regulated by the Ministry of Education and Training;

+ Have at least 5 years of work experience in the field of education and training;

+ Enjoy allowance policies and preferential policies as prescribed.

- For Vice Principals of Specialized Education Schools: The duties, powers, and standards applicable to Vice Principals of Specialized Education Schools follow the regulations for Vice Principals of educational institutions at the same level and type. Additionally, they must carry out some other duties and powers as follows:

+ Hold at least a bachelor's degree in the field of Educational Science and teacher training. If the degree is not in Special Education, one of the following certificates is required: certificate of professional management in inclusive education, certificate of teaching profession in inclusive education, or certificate of special education profession as regulated by the Ministry of Education and Training;

+ Have at least 3 years of work experience in the field of education and training;

+ Enjoy allowance policies and preferential policies as prescribed.

More details can be found in Circular 27/2024/TT-BGDDT which takes effect from July 1, 2025.

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