Vietnam consolidates schools, plans socialist model
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Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Lê Tiến Châu announced conclusions from a meeting about reorganizing preschools and primary/secondary schools, as well as building boarding schools in border communes.
Thirty-four of Vietnam’s thirty-four provinces and cities have completed plans to consolidate public educational facilities, reducing the total number of institutions by 50.6 percent, 18,975 facilities. This restructuring involved transferring 28,217 school administrators to teaching positions. However, some consolidated schools became very large with multiple branches, creating management challenges.
Deputy Prime Minister Châu instructed officials to prioritize effective school management and educational quality during reorganizations, and to avoid superficial or mechanical changes. The Ministry of Education and Training will collaborate with other ministries and local authorities to review and refine regulations concerning teaching positions, staffing levels, and teacher work conditions.
The Ministry of Education and Training will also lead the development of a “socialist model” for schools in areas where conditions allow, with a report to the Prime Minister due by November 15th. The Ministry of Home Affairs will propose policies for administrators of large, multi-campus schools, and for staff who lose positions due to the restructuring, including early retirement options. Additionally, Ho Chi Minh City aims to establish at least one outlet mall offering discounted branded goods by 2028.
