The Ministry of Education requires that primary schools have no more than 35 students per class.

The above information is stated in the official dispatch of the Ministry of Education and Training sent to the Departments of Education and Training on the implementation of primary education tasks, school year 2024-2025.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Education and Training requires schools to ensure the number of students per class according to the regulations of the Primary School Charter of 35 students per class, and at the same time have enough minimum teaching equipment. Schools must ensure a ratio of 1.5 teachers per class and a sufficient teacher structure to teach subjects and educational activities to teach 2 sessions per day.

For schools that teach 2 sessions/day, each day must have no more than 7 lessons, each lesson is 35 minutes long, and each week must have at least 9 lessons. Schools can proactively choose the form of organization and allocate time appropriate to the elective subjects.

For boarding schools, the Ministry of Education and Training requires schools to agree with parents on the principle of voluntariness. Organizing meals for boarding students must ensure hygiene, food safety, nutrition and health for students.

For extracurricular activities, based on the needs and interests of students, the school can organize them in the form of club activities or use school facilities such as libraries, playgrounds, practice grounds, multi-purpose halls, etc. This needs to be approved by competent authorities.

When teaching optional Foreign Language 1 (English, French, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, German) for grades 1 and 2, schools need to ensure connectivity. Teaching time is appropriate to avoid overloading students.

For grades 3, 4, and 5, Foreign Language 1 is compulsory. Schools use computer-based and online English learning materials for primary schools to ensure quality, practicality, and suitability to local conditions.

Regarding the examination and assessment of students, the methods and forms of assessment of subjects and educational activities must ensure honesty, objectivity, fairness, and accurate assessment of students' learning and training results. The implementation of rewards must be substantial and in accordance with regulations, not widespread, causing frustration for parents.

The Ministry of Education and Training encourages localities with conditions to implement integrated education programs, applying advanced and modern educational models to meet the diverse needs of learners.

However, the Departments of Education and Training need to review the conditions to ensure the implementation of educational linkages and integrated educational programs according to regulations. Avoid the situation where educational institutions carry out linkages with foreign organizations that do not meet the conditions.

In addition, provinces and cities need to widely deploy STEM education to all educational institutions. According to the Ministry, this is an educational method that aims to equip students with scientific knowledge associated with their practical applications. Students are actively and proactively involved in learning and know how to apply the knowledge they have just learned to solve problems.

Phu Tho reduces the number of specialized classes in the 2021-2022 school year

Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted (Phu Tho province) has just announced its enrollment quota for grade 10 for the 2021-2022 school year. Accordingly, the total quota and specialized classes are 300 students, 30 students per class.

Worried about the pressure of increasing class size

This school year, the country has more than 8.7 million primary school students, with a student-to-class ratio of up to 31.27%. According to Mr. Thai Van Tai, Director of the Department of Primary Education (Ministry of Education and Training), this is an issue that localities need to pay attention to.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/bo-giao-duc-yeu-cau-bac-tieu-hoc-khong-qua-35-em-lop-2308581.html