Decision to exempt tuition fees for public school students nationwide: effective from the 2025-2026 school year

Key Contents

• Tuition Exemption : Tuition exemption for public kindergartens, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools nationwide from the 2025-2026 school year.
• Politburo Decision : The Politburo decides to waive tuition fees after reviewing the government report.
• Implementation Instructions : Instruct the Government Party Committee to develop detailed plans with the Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Finance, etc.

Details

• Background : The Politburo decided after reviewing the efficiency of the political system and the ability to balance finances.
• Goal : Ensure educational opportunities for all children and strengthen education policies.
• Current tuition fees : kindergarten students 50,000~540,000 VND per month, high school students 50,000~650,000 VND per month.
• Regional differences : Tuition fees vary depending on academic level, urban/rural, ethnic minority/mountainous area.
• Local government support : Some areas, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, are implementing tuition fee reduction/exemption for kindergartens and elementary schools.

conclusion

This decision by the Politburo is an important measure to ensure educational opportunities for all children and to strengthen the public nature of education. The government will prepare a detailed implementation plan to ensure that the policy is implemented without a hitch.