Accordingly, in Official Dispatch No. 3845 dated September 24, Lai Chau Provincial People's Committee requested the Department of Education and Training, People's Committees of districts and cities to direct educational institutions to implement teaching and learning 5 days/week.

The implementation of the above content is based on Circular No. 36/1999 of the Ministry of Education and Training.

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Lai Chau officially allows students of all levels to study 5 days/week. Photo: DL

Specifically, all levels will study from Monday to Friday and have Saturday and Sunday off. Teaching and learning must ensure the conditions prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training, completing the content and curriculum of general education 2018 according to the school year schedule.

The Department of Education and Training is responsible for providing specific guidance on the implementation of teaching and learning 5 days/week. Ensuring effective implementation of the content, programs, and tasks of the school year according to regulations.

At the same time, closely monitor to promptly report and propose to the Provincial People's Committee to consider and resolve difficulties, problems, and issues arising beyond its authority.

Previously, Ha Tinh City also piloted Saturday school breaks for secondary school students.

The reason why 3 schools in Lao Cai cannot welcome students back

The reason why 3 schools in Lao Cai cannot welcome students back

Three schools in Lao Cai province, namely Bat Xat Secondary and High School; Phin Ngan Secondary School (Bat Xat district) and Nam Luc Secondary School (Bac Ha), have not been able to welcome students back to school.