How Vietnam plans to offer free education for all public school students
Vietnam will scrap tuition fees for all students in public schools from the 2025–2026 academic year, under a new resolution signed by National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn.
The move, aimed at ensuring equal access to education, will apply to students from kindergarten through to high school.
Under this directive, the central government will step in to support provinces that are unable to fully cover the costs, while families with children in private schools will also receive financial support, with the amount decided locally within government-set limits.
The new policy also extends to people of Vietnamese origin living in the country who have not yet confirmed their nationality, allowing them access to free public education.
Alongside the tuition reform, a second resolution was passed to make preschool education universal for children aged 3 to 5 by 2030.
The plan includes building more schools, upgrading facilities, and training more teachers, with funding from both public and private sources.
The National Assembly passed both resolutions on June 26. The aim is to reduce educational inequality and ensure that children across all regions have the same opportunities to learn.
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