NA discusses tuition waivers, support for preschool, general education students
NA deputies review a proposal and evaluation report on the Draft Resolution on the universalisation of preschool education for children aged 3 to 5, as well as the Draft Resolution on tuition waivers and support in the national education system on May 22
Deputies discuss draft laws presented to the National Assembly during its ongoing 9th session. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - The National Assembly (NA) continues its ongoing ninth session agenda 🔯on May 22 by deliberating a draft resolution proposing tuition fee exemptions and financial support for preschoolers and general education students, including those attending non-public and private educational institutions.
NA deputies review a proposal and evaluation report on the Draft Resolution on the universalisation of preschool education for children aged 3 to 5, as well as the Draft Resolution on tuition waivers and support in the national education system.
The proposed policy underscores the State’s commitment to ensuring equal access to education, upholding the principles of fairness and inclusivity in policymaking, and affirming the advantages of the current governance model. It also seeks to foster the growth of non-public education and promote greater involvement of society in the education sector.
Based on a review of current regulations, the draft resolution proposes to expand the list of eligible beneficiaries for tuition waivers and support. In addition to groups already entitled to tuition exemptions or support under current laws, the draft includes: preschool children under the age of 5 attending educational institutions; upper secondary school students; and other learners enrolled in general education programs at recognised educational establishments.
Following a comprehensive review of existing legal provisions, the draft expands eligibility for tuition exemptions and support beyond current beneficiaries. New groups proposed for inclusion are preschool children under five, upper secondary school students, and other individuals enrolled in general education programmes at accredited institutions.
Once adopted, the policy will come into effect in the 2025–2026 academic year./.
The tuition exemption policy aims to meet the nation’s development and defense requirements, reflecting the preeminence of the regime and the commitment to ensuring equal access to education, “leaving no one behind.”
The tuition waiver policy is a crucial investment in Vietnam’s future, enabling more children to complete their education regardless of their socio-economic background, UNICEF Representative to Vietnam Silvia Danailov stressed, noting that this is a key policy during the country’s transformative development period.
The policy applies to children under five years old, high school students, and continuing education learners at public and private institutions in the southern metropolis, excluding those at foreign-invested schools. Funding will come from the city’s budget under current regulations.
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