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THE GOVERNMENT
OF VIETNAM
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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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No. 23/2026/NQ-CP
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Hanoi, April 29, 2026
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RESOLUTION
ON REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS
CONDITIONS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Pursuant to the Law on
Organization of the Government No. 63/2025/QH15;
Pursuant to the Law on
Promulgation of Legislative Documents No. 64/2025/QH15, amended in 2025 by Law
No. 87/2025/QH15;
At the proposal of the
Minister of Education and Training;
The Government hereby
issues a Resolution on the reduction, delegation and simplification of
administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions within the
jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Training.
Article
1. Scope
This Resolution provides
for the reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures
and reduction of business conditions in legislative documents issued by the
Government within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Training.
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The reduction, delegation
and simplification of administrative procedures and business conditions shall
facilitate organizations and individuals, create a favorable, healthy and
equitable business environment, promote innovation and creativity, enhance the
initiative of local governments, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of
state management, and bring about strong changes in administrative governance,
while ensuring that the conditions for maintaining education quality and the
safety of learners are not undermined.
Article
3. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and
reduction of business conditions within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Education and Training
1. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures
and reduction of business conditions for the operations of early childhood
education institutions as prescribed in Appendix I issued together with this
Resolution.
2. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative
procedures and reduction of business conditions for the operations of general
education institutions as prescribed in Appendix II issued together with this
Resolution.
3. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative
procedures and reduction of business conditions for the operations of higher
education institutions as prescribed in Appendix III issued together with this
Resolution.
4. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative
procedures and reduction of business conditions for the operations of foreign-invested
education institutions, representative offices of foreign educational
institutions in Vietnam, and branch campuses of foreign-invested education
institutions as prescribed in Appendix IV issued together with this Resolution.
5. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative
procedures and reduction of business conditions for the operations of
continuing education institutions and other education institutions as
prescribed in Appendix V issued together with this Resolution.
6. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative
procedures and reduction of business conditions for study abroad consultancy
services as prescribed in Appendix VI issued together with this Resolution.
7. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative
procedures and reduction of business conditions for vocational education and
training (VET) operations as prescribed in Appendix VII issued together with
this Resolution.
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1. Ministers, heads of ministerial agencies, and People's
Committees of provinces and centrally-affiliated cities shall, within their
authority:
a) implement this
Resolution;
b) submit to competent
agencies and persons for issuance, or issue within their authority, legislative
documents in accordance with the Appendices issued together with this
Resolution to reduce, delegate and simplify administrative procedures and
business conditions, ensuring entry into force before March 1, 2027;
c) for reduction,
delegation and simplification plans for administrative procedures and business
conditions falling within the scope of amendments to Circulars, Ministers and
heads of ministerial agencies shall proactively draft and issue Circulars for
implementation within their authority;
d) publish administrative
procedures in accordance with the law on administrative procedure control;
dd) provide guidance on
data extraction from the national population database and sector-specific
databases to minimize the requirements for application components that have
already been published and made publicly available.
2. The Ministry of Education and Training shall monitor, urge
and inspect the implementation of this Resolution.
3. Heads of agencies and units, cadres, civil servants and
public employees who participated in the drafting and issuance of this
Resolution shall be considered for exclusion, exemption or reduction of
liability as prescribed in clause 11 Article 68 of the Law on Promulgation of
Legislative Documents No. 64/2025/QH15, amended by Law No. 87/2025/QH15.
Article
5. Transitional provisions
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2. Applications for settlement of administrative procedures
that have been reduced, in the fields specified in Article 3 and the Appendixes
appended to this Resolution, that were received by a competent authority or postmarked
before this Resolution comes into force shall be suspended from further
processing and the applications returned to the individuals and organizations
upon their request.
Article
6. Entry into force
1. This Resolution comes into force from April 29, 2026 to
March 1, 2027, except as provided in clause 2 of this Article.
Where any law or
resolution of the National Assembly; ordinance or resolution of the National
Assembly Standing Committee; decree or resolution of the Government; or
decision of the Prime Minister contains provisions on administrative procedures
relating to the provisions of this Resolution and is adopted or issued after
this Resolution comes into force, with an effective date falling between April
29, 2026 and March 1, 2027, the corresponding provisions of this Resolution
shall cease to be in force from the date such legislative documents come into
force.
2. The provisions on reduction and simplification of
administrative procedures and business conditions for study abroad consultancy
services prescribed in Article 3 and Appendix VI issued together with this
Resolution:
a) Come into force
concurrently with Appendix IV issued together with the Investment Law 2025.
b) From the date this
Resolution comes into force until the date Appendix IV issued together with the
Investment Law 2025 comes into force, the administrative procedures and
business conditions for study abroad consultancy services shall continue to be
carried out in accordance with the prevailing law.
3. During the period this Resolution is in force, where the
provisions on administrative procedures and business conditions in this
Resolution differ from related legislative documents issued by the Government
before this Resolution comes into force, the provisions of this Resolution
shall apply.
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ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT
PP. PRIME
MINISTER
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER
Pham Thi Thanh Tra
APPENDIX I
REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS
CONDITIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the
Government)
A. REDUCTION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
I. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission for nurseries, kindergartens and preschools
(hereinafter collectively referred to as preschool) to resume educational
operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 3 Appendix I issued
together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause A.III, section 1, Appendix I.3
Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
The resumption of
educational operations by a preschool shall be carried out as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the preschool shall independently organize the resumption of educational
operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required
conditions for educational operations.
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The commune-level People's
Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance
with educational operating conditions of the preschool in accordance with the
law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action
within its authority.
II. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for
an independent preschool facility to resume operations as prescribed in point c
clause 3 Article 7 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP;
clause A.VII, section 1, Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
The resumption of
operations by an independent preschool facility shall be carried out as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the independent preschool facility shall independently organize the resumption
of operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the conditions for
establishment or authorization of establishment as prescribed.
At least 5 working days
before resuming operations, the independent preschool facility shall publicly
disclose on mass media and send a written notice to the commune-level People's
Committee confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied,
together with supporting documentation (if any).
The commune-level People's
Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance
with the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment of the
independent preschool facility in accordance with the law; where non-compliance
with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.
B. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT
No.
Documents requiring amendment
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Lead drafting agency
I
RESOLUTION
1.
Resolution No.
66.16/2026/NQ-CP
Clause A.III, section 1,
Appendix I.3
Ministry of Justice
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II
DECREE
1.
Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP
Point c clause 2 Article
3 Appendix I
Ministry of Education and Training
Point c clause 3 Article
7 Appendix I
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APPENDIX II
REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS
CONDITIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF GENERAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the
Government)
A. REDUCTION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
I. Elimination of the
administrative procedure for granting permission for a primary school to resume
educational operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 13 Appendix I
issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.III, section 1,
Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
The resumption of
educational operations by a primary school shall be carried out as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the primary school shall independently organize the resumption of educational
operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required
conditions for educational operations.
At least 5 working days
before resuming educational operations, the primary school shall publicly
disclose on mass media and send a written notice to the commune-level People's
Committee confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied,
together with supporting documentation (if any).
The commune-level People's
Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance
with educational operating conditions of the primary school in accordance with
the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take
action within its authority.
II. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission for a lower secondary school or a multi-level
school whose highest level is lower secondary (hereinafter referred to as lower
secondary school) to resume educational operations as prescribed in point c
clause 2 Article 20 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP;
clause B.VIII, section 1, Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
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Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the lower secondary school shall independently organize the resumption of
educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the
required conditions for educational operations.
At least 5 working days
before resuming educational operations, the lower secondary school shall
publicly disclose on mass media and send a written notice to the commune-level
People's Committee confirming that the causes of the suspension have been
remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).
The commune-level People's
Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance
with educational operating conditions of the lower secondary school in
accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected,
it shall take action within its authority.
III. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission for an upper secondary school or a
multi-level school whose highest level is upper secondary (hereinafter referred
to as upper secondary school) to resume educational operations as prescribed in
point c clause 2 Article 20 Appendix I issued together with Decree No.
142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.XIII, section 1, Appendix I.3 Resolution No.
66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
The resumption of
educational operations by an upper secondary school shall be carried out as
follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the upper secondary school shall independently organize the resumption of
educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the
required conditions for educational operations.
At least 5 working days
before resuming educational operations, the upper secondary school shall
publicly disclose on mass media and send a written notice to the commune-level
People's Committee confirming that the causes of the suspension have been
remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).
The commune-level People's
Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance
with educational operating conditions of the upper secondary school in
accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected,
it shall take action within its authority.
B. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT
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Documents requiring amendment
Articles, clauses and points requiring amendment or
annulment
Lead drafting agency
I
RESOLUTION
1
Resolution No.
66.16/2026/NQ-CP
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Ministry of Justice
Clause B.V.III, section
1, Appendix I.3
Clause B.XIII, section
1, Appendix I.3
II
DECREE
1
Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP
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Ministry of Education and Training
Point c clause 2 Article
20 Appendix I
APPENDIX III
REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS
CONDITIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the
Government)
A. DELEGATION OF
AUTHORITY TO PROCESS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
I. Authority to
establish new branch campuses of public higher education institutions or
authorize the establishment of branch campuses of private higher education
institutions, and authority to authorize the establishment of branch campuses
of higher education institutions on the basis of existing education and
training establishments established by the Prime Minister and currently in
lawful operation as prescribed in clause 1 Article 99 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
The Minister of Education
and Training shall decide on the establishment of branch campuses of public
higher education institutions or authorize the establishment of branch campuses
of private higher education institutions; and authorize the establishment of
branch campuses of higher education institutions on the basis of existing
education and training establishments established by the Prime Minister and
currently in lawful operation.
II. Authority to carry out the
procedure for dissolution of higher education institutions and branch campuses
of higher education institutions within the establishment or
establishment-approval authority of the Prime Minister, and authority to
dissolve branch campuses of higher education institutions as prescribed in
clause 2 Article 103 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
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B. REDUCTION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
I. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission for a higher education institution or branch
campus of a higher education institution to resume operations as prescribed in
point c clause 3 Article 101 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.
A higher education
institution or branch campus of a higher education institution shall organize
the resumption of operations as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the higher education institution or branch campus of a higher education
institution shall independently organize the resumption of educational
operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required
operating conditions.
At least 5 working days
before resuming operations, the higher education institution or branch campus
of a higher education institution shall publicly disclose on its website and
send a written notice to the Ministry of Education and Training confirming that
the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting
documentation (if any).
The Ministry of Education
and Training shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of
compliance with operating conditions of the higher education institution or
branch campus of a higher education institution in accordance with the law;
where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action
within its authority.
II. Conditions for establishing
or authorizing the establishment of a new branch campus of a higher education
institution, and for establishing a branch campus on the basis of existing
education and training establishments established by the Prime Minister and
currently in lawful operation as prescribed in Article 98 Decree No.
125/2024/ND-CP
1. The establishment or authorization of establishment of a new
branch campus of a higher education institution shall meet the following
conditions:
a) Conformity with the
higher education and teacher training institution network plan and with the
approved local plan at the location of the branch campus;
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c) For branch campuses of
public higher education institutions, an investment construction project for
the branch campus approved by the competent management authority, clearly
identifying the funding source for implementation according to plan, shall be
required. For
branch campuses of private higher education institutions, minimum investment
capital of VND 250 billion (excluding land construction costs) shall be
required; investment capital shall be verified in cash and assets prepared for
investment and confirmed in writing by a competent authority; at the time of
appraisal for authorization of establishment of the private university branch
campus, the actual investment value invested shall exceed VND 150 billion.
2. The establishment or authorization of establishment of a
branch campus of a higher education institution on the basis of existing
education and training establishments currently in lawful operation shall meet
the following conditions:
a) Where the branch campus
is established on the basis of education and training establishments belonging
to the higher education institution and located outside its main premises, the
existing land use right confirmation previously issued by the competent
authority may be used as-is.
b) Where the branch campus
is established on the basis of other education and training establishments, the
conditions prescribed in points a and b of clause 1 of this Section shall be met,
the land use right confirmation issued by the competent authority may be used
as-is, and existing equipment and facilities may be used.
III. Application for approval of
the policy on establishment or authorization of establishment of a branch
campus and application for establishment or authorization of establishment of a
new branch campus of a higher education institution as prescribed in clauses 3
and 5 Article 99 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
1. Application for establishment of a new branch campus shall include:
Application form for
establishment or authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a higher
education institution (in accordance with Form No. 04 Appendix III issued
together with Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP).
Scheme for establishment
or authorization of establishment of a branch campus (in accordance with Form
No. 02 Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP).
Written consent to the
establishment of the branch campus from the competent management authority of
the higher education institution.
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For applications for
authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a private higher education
institution, in addition to the above documents, the application shall also
include an investment commitment from the university system council or
university council and supporting evidence of the financial capacity of the
higher education institution confirmed by a competent authority.
Legal documents evidencing
the right to use land, or a document from the competent authority allocating or
leasing land for 50 years or more for construction of the branch campus,
clearly identifying the location, boundaries, address and area of the land at
the branch campus premises.
Where the legal document
evidencing the right to use land for the branch campus premises is a certificate
of land use rights and ownership of property on land, the agency, organization
or higher education institution requesting establishment or authorization of
establishment of the branch campus shall not be required to submit a copy of
the certificate of land use rights and ownership of property on land if it is
possible to extract and use information from the national land database.
Legal documents confirming
the investor's capital, including:
For public higher
education institutions: Financial investment feasibility reports, financial
investment decisions and physical-technical conditions of the competent
management authority;
For private higher
education institutions: Legal documents confirming the investment amount, evidencing
the origin of owner's contributed capital or loan capital with a confirmed
lending commitment; documents relating to the capital invested in construction
and equipment for the branch campus (confirmed by the competent financial
authority regarding the amount invested and by the bank regarding the amount in
the account of the private higher education institution).
Construction plan for the
branch campus and master design approved by the competent management authority
for public higher education institution branch campuses, or approved by the
province-level People's Committee for private higher education institution
branch campuses.
Written detailed report on
the progress of implementation of the scheme for establishment of the branch
campus from the competent management authority (for public universities) or
from the investor at the branch campus location (for private universities).
2. Application for establishment of a branch campus of a higher
education institution on the basis of existing education and training
establishments currently in lawful operations shall include:
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Scheme for establishment
or authorization of establishment of a branch campus (in accordance with Form
No. 02 Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP).
Written consent to the
establishment of the branch campus from the competent management authority of
the higher education institution and the lawfully operating education and
training establishment.
Written approval from the
province-level People's Committee at the location of the branch campus
headquarters regarding the establishment of the branch campus, clearly stating: the necessity and
conformity of the branch campus establishment with the local plan (except for
cases of branch campus establishment as prescribed in point a clause 2 Article
98 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP).
Legal document confirming
land use rights issued by the competent authority for the education or training
establishment.
IV. Procedures for approval of
the policy on establishment or authorization of establishment of a branch
campus and the procedure for establishment or authorization of establishment of
a new branch campus of a higher education institution as prescribed in clauses
4 and 6 Article 99 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
1. The higher education institution shall submit 1 set of
documents as prescribed through the National Public Service Portal, by post, or
in person to the Application Receipt and Result Issuance Division of the
Ministry of Education and Training.
2. Within 10 working days from the date of receipt of a
complete application, where the application is invalid, the Ministry of
Education and Training shall send a written notice to the higher education
institution for amendment.
3. For valid applications, within 20 working days from the date
of receipt of a complete application, the Minister of Education and Training
shall establish an appraisal panel comprising: representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training,
Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and the People's Committee of
province where the branch campus of the higher education institution
headquarters.
The appraisal panel shall
advise the Minister of Education and Training on the feasibility of the branch
campus establishment scheme for consideration and decision; the appraisal panel
shall automatically dissolve when the branch campus is established.
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4. Within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the scheme
completed in accordance with the appraisal panel's comments, the Ministry of
Education and Training shall request written comments from the Ministry of Finance,
Ministry of Home Affairs and other relevant agencies and units on the branch
campus establishment scheme. Ministry of Education and Training shall send a written
notice to the higher education institution requesting branch campus
establishment to complete the application in accordance with the comments of
the relevant agencies and units.
5. Within 30 days from the date of receipt of written consent
from the relevant agencies and units, or from the date of receipt of the
application completed in accordance with the comments of the relevant agencies
and units, the appraisal panel shall review and advise the Minister of
Education and Training to consider and decide on the establishment or
authorization of establishment of the branch campus.
The decision on
establishment or authorization of establishment of the branch campus (in
accordance with Form No. 13 Appendix III issued together with Decree No.
125/2024/ND-CP) shall be publicly disclosed on mass media and sent to the
President of the province-level People's Committee at the branch campus
location.
6. After 4 years from the date the decision on establishment or
authorization of establishment of the branch campus comes into force, where the
branch campus does not meet the conditions to be granted permission to conduct
training programs, the Minister of Education and Training shall cancel the
decision on establishment or authorization of establishment of the branch
campus and recover the land use rights allocated for branch campus construction
within its authority (if any).
Where the decision on
establishment or authorization of establishment of the branch campus expires,
the State shall recover the land in accordance with prevailing land law; assets
on the land shall be dealt with in accordance with prevailing regulations.
V. Application for
dissolution of a higher education institution and branch campus of a higher
education institution within the establishment or establishment-approval
authority of the Prime Minister (at the request of the organization or
individual establishing the higher education institution or its branch campus)
and application for dissolution of a branch campus of a higher education
institution (at the request of the organization or individual establishing the
branch campus) as prescribed in clause 3 Article 103 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
1. Application form for dissolution of the higher education
institution or branch campus of the higher education institution from the
supervisory authority for public higher education institutions, or from the
owning organization or individual or university council for private
institutions (in accordance with Form No. 10 Appendix III issued together with
Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP);
2. Dissolution scheme for the higher education institution or
branch campus of the higher education institution (in accordance with Form No.
11 Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP).
VI. Procedures for dissolution
of a higher education institution and branch campus of a higher education
institution within the establishment or establishment-approval authority of the
Prime Minister and dissolution of a branch campus of a higher education
institution as prescribed in clause 4 Article 103 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
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2. Within 15 working days from the date of receipt of a
complete and valid application, the Ministry of Education and Training shall
examine the application and issue a dissolution or permission for dissolution
decision. Where
the application is invalid or dissolution or permission for dissolution is not
decided, a written response stating the reasons shall be provided.
The dissolution decision shall
be publicly disclosed on the Ministry of Education and Training's website and
on mass media.
After dissolution, the
State shall recover the land in accordance with prevailing land law; assets on
the land shall be dealt with in accordance with prevailing regulations (for
public higher education institutions).
VII. Application for recognition
as a university system as prescribed in clause 2 Article 9 Decree No.
91/2026/ND-CP
1. Application form for recognition as a university system (in
accordance with Form No. 3 Appendix issued together with Decree No.
91/2026/ND-CP), clearly stating compliance with the conditions prescribed in
Article 4 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP.
2. Written approval from the direct management authority
regarding the request for recognition as a university system for public higher
education institutions, or written expression of consent from investors
representing at least 75% of total contributed capital, together with a list of
investors and capital contribution ratios for private higher education
institutions, and a resolution of the private university council.
3. Consolidated data report for 3 consecutive years up to
December 31 of the year immediately preceding the year of application
submission regarding: organizational structure, field structure and training
scale, together with a list of member institutions; list of doctoral-level
training fields; full-time training scale; faculty, ratio of faculty with
doctoral degrees and international faculty participating in teaching; learner structure
by training level and ratio of international students; science, technology and
innovation research, together with data and evidence on scientific output and
proportion of revenue from science, technology and innovation activities;
financial conditions, including revenue structure, expenditure structure,
capacity for self-financing of regular expenditure and audit results as
prescribed.
The consolidated data
report for 3 consecutive years up to December 31 of the year immediately
preceding the year of application submission shall be extracted by the
competent authority from the education sector database, higher education
database and other relevant databases as prescribed by law. Where the databases are
incomplete, the higher education institution shall provide and supplement
information, documents and evidence as required by the competent authority.
4. Draft charter on organization and operations of the
university system.
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1. Application for recognition as a regional university
a) Application form for
recognition as a regional university (in accordance with Form No. 3 Appendix
issued together with Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP), clearly stating compliance with
the conditions prescribed in Article 6 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP;
b) Scheme for recognition
as a regional university (including the content prescribed in point c clause 2
Article 9 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP).
The consolidated data
report for 3 consecutive years up to December 31 of the year immediately
preceding the year of application submission under point c clause 2 Article 9
Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP shall be extracted by the competent authority from the
education sector database, higher education database and other relevant
databases as prescribed by law. Where the databases are incomplete, the higher education
institution shall provide and supplement information, documents and evidence as
required by the competent authority;
c) Draft charter on
organization and operations of the regional university.
2. Application for recognition as a national university
a) Application form for
recognition as a national university (in accordance with Form No. 3 Appendix
issued together with Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP), clearly stating compliance with
the conditions prescribed in Article 6 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP;
b) Scheme for recognition
as a national university (including the content prescribed in point c clause 2
Article 9 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP).
The consolidated data
report for 3 consecutive years up to December 31 of the year immediately
preceding the year of application submission under point c clause 2 Article 9
Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP shall be extracted by the competent authority from the
education sector database, higher education database and other relevant
databases as prescribed by law. Where the databases are incomplete, the higher education
institution shall provide and supplement information, documents and evidence as
required by the competent authority;
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IX. Conditions for granting
permission for a university to conduct training programs as prescribed in
Article 96 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
1. Physical facilities and equipment meeting the operational
requirements for the intended training fields and disciplines and projected admission capacity as prescribed
by the Ministry of Education and Training.
2. Curriculum and teaching and learning materials meeting the
operational requirements for the intended training fields and disciplines and
projected admission capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and
Training.
3. Full-time lecturers and managerial staff in sufficient
numbers and meeting professional and technical standards for the requirements
of the intended training fields and disciplines and projected admission
capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.
4. Sufficient financial resources to maintain and develop the
operations of the university in accordance with the commitments in the
university establishment scheme.
X. Conditions for the
procedure for granting permission for a branch campus of a higher education
institution to conduct training programs as prescribed in clause 1 Article 100
Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
1. Physical facilities and equipment meeting the operational
requirements for the intended training fields and disciplines and projected
admission capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.
2. Curriculum and teaching and learning materials meeting the
operational requirements for the intended training fields and disciplines and
projected admission capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and
Training.
3. Full-time lecturers and managerial staff in sufficient
numbers and meeting professional and technical standards for the requirements
of the intended training fields and disciplines and projected admission
capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.
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C. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT OR ANNULMENT
No.
Documents requiring amendment
Articles, clauses and points requiring amendment or
annulment
Lead drafting agency
DECREE
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Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
Amend Articles 98, 99,
point c clause 3 Article 101; clause 3 Article 96. Annul clauses 1 and 6
Article 96; points a and e clause 1 Article 100
Ministry of Education and Training
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Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP
Amend point c clause 2
Article 9, point b clause 2 Article 8, point b clause 2 Article 7
Ministry of Education and Training
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A. DELEGATION OF
AUTHORITY TO PROCESS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
I. Authority to
authorize the establishment of branch campuses of foreign higher education
institutions in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 1 Article 40 Decree No.
86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP
The Minister of Education
and Training shall authorize the establishment of branch campuses of foreign
higher education institutions in Vietnam.
II. Authority to dissolve
branch campuses of foreign higher education institutions in Vietnam as
prescribed in clause 1 Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree
No. 124/2024/ND-CP
The Minister of Education
and Training shall decide on the dissolution of branch campuses of foreign
higher education institutions in Vietnam.
B. REDUCTION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND BUSINESS CONDITIONS
I. The procedure for
authorizing the establishment of a foreign-invested higher education
institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clauses 4 and 6 Article 35, clause 2 Article
41 and Article 42 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No.
124/2024/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for
establishment or authorization of establishment of a university as prescribed
in Articles 94 and 95 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.
II. Procedure for authorizing
the establishment of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution
in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 5a Article 35, clause 2 Article 41 and
Article 42 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP
1. Conditions for authorizing the establishment of a branch
campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam
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The investment project for
establishment of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in
Vietnam shall have minimum investment capital of VND 500 billion (excluding
land use costs). At
the time of appraisal for authorization of establishment of the branch campus
of the higher education institution, the actual investment value invested shall
exceed VND 250 billion.
2. Application for authorization of establishment of a branch
campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam
a) Application form for
authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a foreign education institution
in Vietnam in accordance with Form No. 13 in the Appendix issued together with
Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP;
b) Certified copy or copy
accompanied by original for comparison of the investment registration
certificate. Where
the competent authority is able to extract and share data from the
sector-specific database, individuals and organizations shall not be required
to provide this application component;
c) Scheme for
establishment of a branch campus of the foreign education institution in
Vietnam in accordance with Form No. 14 in the Appendix issued together with
Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP;
d) Certified copy or copy
accompanied by original for comparison of the written approval for land lease
from the province-level People's Committee for cases of construction of
physical facilities, or agreement in principle on lease of available physical
facilities in accordance with clause 5 Article 36 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP and
related legal documents. Where the competent authority is able to extract data from
the local database or state agency database, individuals and organizations
shall not be required to provide this application component;
dd) Plan for physical
facilities of the education institution or investment construction project for
physical facilities, including the description and detailed design of the
education institution;
e) Documents evidencing
financial capacity at the investment capital level prescribed for authorization
of establishment of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution
in Vietnam;
g) Information on ranking
within the top 500 higher education institutions in the world;
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3. Procedures for authorization of establishment of a branch
campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam
a) The investor shall submit
1 set of documents as prescribed through the National Public Service Portal,
VNeID, postal service, or in person to the Application Receipt and Result
Issuance Division affiliated to the Ministry of Education and Training;
b) Within 5 working days from
the date of receipt of a complete application, the receiving authority shall
verify the validity of the application and send it to relevant agencies and
units for comments;
c) Where the application
is incomplete, within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the
application, the receiving authority shall send a written notice in person, by
postal service or by email to the investor;
d) Within 10 working days
from the date of receipt of the request for comments from the receiving
authority, the consulted agency or unit shall provide a written response;
dd) Within 30 working days
from the date of receipt of a complete application, the receiving authority
shall prepare an appraisal report on the application and submit it to the
competent authority for consideration and decision on authorization of
establishment of the foreign-invested education institution in accordance with
Form No. 15 in the Appendix issued together with Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP;
e) Where the application
is not approved, within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the
competent authority's comments, the receiving authority shall send a written
notice in person or by postal service to the investor, clearly stating the
reasons.
After 4 years from the
date the decision on authorization of establishment comes into force, where the
branch campus of the foreign education institution in Vietnam has not been
granted permission to operate, the decision on authorization of establishment
of the branch campus of the foreign education institution in Vietnam shall
expire.
III. The procedure for
authorizing the establishment of a branch campus of a foreign-invested higher
education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clauses 5 and 6 Article 35 and
Articles 43 and 44 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No.
124/2024/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for
authorizing the establishment of a branch campus of a private higher education
institution as prescribed in Articles 98 and 99 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.
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1. Recognized or accredited by the competent education
authority of the country of origin as meeting quality standards of the country
of origin; taught directly in the country of origin for at least 5 years up to
the date of submission of the operating application; approved for use in
Vietnam by the foreign education institution or organization owning the
educational program;
2. Free of content harmful to national defense, national
security or community interests; free of religious propagation or historical
distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese culture, ethics and customs;
3. Ensuring continuity between education levels and training
levels and continuity when students transfer to public education institutions
in accordance with regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training;
4. Foreign educational program taught to Vietnamese students
shall meet education objectives consistent with Vietnam's education objectives
and comply with regulations at points a, b and c clause 1 Article 37 Decree No.
86/2018/ND-CP.
V. Procedure for
granting permission to operate for a branch campus of a foreign higher
education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 4 Article 36, Article
37, clause 5 Article 38, Articles 45, 46, 47 and 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP
1. Conditions for granting permission to operate for a branch
campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam
1.1. Physical facilities
and equipment:
a) The land area for
construction of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in
Vietnam shall not be less than the prescribed land area for construction of a
branch campus of a higher education institution invested by domestic investors
and shall meet operating conditions;
b) Average floor area of
at least 9 m2/student, of which the learning area shall be at least 6
m2/student and the student accommodation and living area shall be at least 3
m2/student;
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d) A sufficient number of
offices, administrative areas and management offices meeting the organizational
structure of departments, faculties and specialized units, with an area of at
least 8 m2/person;
dd) Auditoriums,
libraries, laboratories, practical training facilities and other physical
facilities meeting the requirements of the program and science-technology
activities;
e) Dining facilities,
recreational, sports, cultural and healthcare facilities and service facilities
for cadres, lecturers and students;
g) Technical infrastructure,
parking facilities for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.
1.2. Foreign educational
programs delivered in Vietnam shall meet the following requirements:
a) Recognized or
accredited by the competent education authority of the country of origin as
meeting quality standards of the country of origin; taught directly in the
country of origin for at least 5 years up to the date of submission of the
operating application; approved for use in Vietnam by the foreign education
institution or organization owning the educational program;
Free of content harmful to
national defense, national security or community interests; free of religious
propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese
culture, ethics and customs;
c) Ensuring continuity
between education levels and training levels and continuity when students
transfer to public education institutions in accordance with regulations of the
Ministry of Education and Training;
d) Foreign education
program taught to Vietnamese students shall meet education objectives
consistent with Vietnam's education objectives and comply with regulations at
points a, b, and c clause 1 Article 37 of Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP (amended by
point a clause 20 Article 1 of Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP).
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a) Foreign lecturers
teaching at foreign-invested higher education institutions shall have
university teaching experience in the same teaching field, except for the case
prescribed in point b of this clause;
b) Foreign native-speaker
lecturers teaching foreign language skills at higher education institutions
shall hold a bachelor's degree or above and hold an appropriate foreign
language teaching certificate.
2. Application for permission to operate for a branch campus of
a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam
a) Application form for
registration of educational operations in accordance with Form No. 16 in the
Appendix issued together with Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP;
b) Charter on organization
and operations of the education institution;
c) Report on progress of
investment project implementation, capital contribution, borrowing and total
realized investment capital;
d) Explanatory report on
the branch campus of the foreign higher education institution having met the
education quality assurance requirements prescribed in Articles 35, 36, 37 and
38 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, including:
- List of principals (directors), vice-principals
(vice-directors), heads of faculties, departments and chief accountant. For applications for
permission to operate for a branch campus of a higher education institution, a
list of the branch campus officer-in-charge and the organizational structure of
the branch campus shall also be required;
- List and personal profiles of administrators, teachers and
lecturers (full-time and part-time lecturer);
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- Curriculum and teaching schedule, learning materials, list
of textbooks and main reference materials;
- Admission target groups, admission regulations and admission
period;
- Training regulations;
- Admission capacity (students at all levels);
- Regulations on tuition fees and related charges;
- Regulations on assessment, evaluation and recognition of
completion of course modules, subjects and training levels;
- Degree and certificate templates to be used.
3. Procedures for granting permission to operate for a branch
campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in
Article 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP
a) The investor shall
submit 1 set of documents as prescribed through the National Public Service
Portal, VNeID, postal service, or in person to the Application Receipt and
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c) Where the application
is invalid, within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the application,
the receiving authority shall send a written notice in person, by postal
service or by email to the investor.
Where the education
institution has not yet met the conditions for operation, within 5 working days
from the date of receipt of the competent authority's comments, the receiving
authority shall provide a written response to the investor, clearly stating the
reasons.
VI. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission for a foreign-invested higher education
institution, branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution,
or branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam to resume
educational operations as prescribed in clauses 4, 5, 6 and 7 Article 50 Decree
No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP.
The resumption of
operations by a foreign-invested higher education institution, branch campus of
a foreign-invested higher education institution, or branch campus of a foreign
higher education institution in Vietnam shall be carried out as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the foreign-invested higher education institution, branch campus of a
foreign-invested higher education institution, or branch campus of a foreign
higher education institution in Vietnam shall independently organize the
resumption of educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for
meeting the required operating conditions.
At least 5 working days
before resuming operations, the foreign-invested higher education institution,
branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution, or branch
campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam shall publicly
disclose on the institution's website, on mass media, and send a written notice
to the Ministry of Education and Training confirming that the causes of the
suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).
The Ministry of Education
and Training shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of
compliance with conditions of the foreign-invested higher education
institution, branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution,
or branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam in
accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected,
it shall take action within its authority.
VII. Elimination of the
procedure for supplementation or adjustment of the decision on permission to
operate for a foreign-invested higher education institution, branch campus of a
foreign-invested higher education institution, or branch campus of a foreign
higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 49 Decree No.
86/2018/ND-CP.
Foreign-invested higher education
institutions, branch campuses of foreign-invested higher education
institutions, and branch campuses of foreign higher education institutions in
Vietnam shall carry out supplementation and adjustment of the decision on
permission to operate as follows:
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The education institution
shall declare and clarify the changes and meet the corresponding conditions as
prescribed by law.
Foreign education program
delivered in Vietnam shall meet the requirements prescribed in clause 1 Article
37 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No.
124/2024/ND-CP.
2. Supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission
to operate for a branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education
institution shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for granting
permission for a branch campus of a higher education institution to conduct
training programs as prescribed in Article 100 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP on the
basis of the content proposed for supplementation and adjustment compared to
the issued permission to operate decision.
The education institution
shall declare and clarify the changes and meet the corresponding conditions as
prescribed by law.
Foreign education program
delivered in Vietnam shall meet the requirements prescribed in clause 1 Article
37 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No.
124/2024/ND-CP.
3. Supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission
to operate for a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in
Vietnam shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for granting
permission to operate for a branch campus of a foreign higher education
institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 4 Article 36, Article 37, clause
5 Article 38, Articles 45, 46, 47 and 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by
Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP, on the basis of the content proposed for
supplementation and adjustment compared to the issued permission to operate
decision.
The education institution
shall declare and clarify the changes and meet the corresponding conditions as
prescribed by law.
VIII. The procedure for
dissolution of a foreign-invested higher education institution in Vietnam and
dissolution of a branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education
institution in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with
the procedure for dissolution of a higher education institution and branch
campus of a higher education institution as prescribed in Article 103 Decree
No. 125/2024/ND-CP.
IX. Procedure for dissolution
of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam at the
request of the organization or individual establishing the branch campus as
prescribed in Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No.
124/2024/ND-CP
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a) Application for
dissolution and cessation of operations of a branch campus of a foreign higher education
institution in Vietnam;
b) Dissolution and
cessation plan for the branch campus of the foreign higher education
institution in Vietnam, clearly stating the measures to protect the legitimate
rights and interests of learners, educators, managerial staff and employees;
and the financial and asset settlement plan.
2. Procedures for dissolution of a branch campus of a foreign
higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clauses 4 and 6
Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP
a) The investor shall
submit 1 set of documents as prescribed through the National Public Service
Portal, VNeID, postal service, or in person to the Application Receipt and
Result Issuance Division affiliated to the Ministry of Education and Training;
b) Within 30 working days
from the date of receipt of a complete application, the receiving authority
shall take charge of appraisal and submit to the competent authority for
consideration and decision.
Within 5 working days from
the date of receipt of the application, where the application does not meet the
prescribed requirements, the receiving authority shall send a written notice in
person, by postal service or by email to the investor.
The decision on
dissolution of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in
Vietnam shall clearly state the reasons for dissolution, the measures to
protect the legitimate rights of learners, educators, managerial staff and
employees, and shall be publicly disclosed on mass media.
X. The procedure for
authorizing the establishment of a foreign-invested early childhood education
institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 1, clause 6 Article 35, clause 3
Article 40, clause 2 Article 41 and Article 42 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP; clause DD.I Section 1, clause DD.I
Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, shall be carried out in
accordance with the procedure for establishment or authorization of
establishment of a kindergarten, preschool or nursery as prescribed in Article
3 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP; Article 1 Appendix I issued together with Decree
No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause A.I Section 1, clause A.I Section 2 Appendix I.3
Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
XI. The procedure for
authorizing the establishment of a foreign-invested general education
institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 2, clause 6 Article 35, clause 3
Article 40, clause 2 Article 41 and Article 42 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP; clause DD.I Section 1, clause DD.I
Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, shall be carried out in
accordance with the procedure for establishment or authorization of
establishment of a primary school as prescribed in Article 15 Decree No.
125/2024/ND-CP, Article 11 Appendix I issued together with Decree No.
142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.I Section 1, clause B.I Section 2 Appendix I.3
Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP; the procedure for establishment or
authorization of establishment of a lower secondary school or multi-level
school whose highest level is lower secondary, the procedure for establishment
or authorization of establishment of an upper secondary school or multi-level
school whose highest level is upper secondary as prescribed in Article 25
Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP; Article 18 Appendix I issued together with Decree
No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clauses B.VI and B.XI Section 1, B.III Section 2 Appendix
I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
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XIII. The procedure for
dissolution of a foreign-invested general education institution in Vietnam as
prescribed in Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No.
124/2024/ND-CP; clauses D.II and D.III Section 1 Appendix I.3 issued together
with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with
the procedure for dissolution of a primary school (at the request of the
organization or individual requesting establishment of the primary school) as
prescribed in Article 15 Appendix I issued together with Decree No.
142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.V Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No.
66.16/2026/NQ-CP; the procedure for dissolution of a lower secondary school or
multi-level school whose highest level is lower secondary (at the request of
the organization or individual establishing the school), the procedure for
dissolution of an upper secondary school or multi-level school whose highest
level is upper secondary (at the request of the individual or organization
establishing the school) as prescribed in Article 22 Appendix I issued together
with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clauses B.X and B.XV Section 1 Appendix I.3
Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
XIV. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission to operate for a short-term training and
development institution as prescribed in clause 1 Article 36, Article 37,
clause 1 Article 38, Articles 45 and 46, point a clause 2 Article 47; point b
clause 1 and clause 2 Article 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree
No. 124/2024/ND-CP.
XV. The procedure for granting
permission for a foreign-invested early childhood education institution in
Vietnam to operate as prescribed in clause 2, clause 5 Article 36, clause 2
Article 38, Articles 45 and 46, point b clause 2 Article 47; point b clause 1
and clause 2 Article 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No.
124/2024/ND-CP; clause D.IV Section 1, clauses D.II, D.III and D.IV Section 2
Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, shall be carried out in
accordance with the procedure for granting permission for a kindergarten,
preschool or nursery to operate as prescribed in Article 3 Decree No.
125/2024/ND-CP, Article 2 Appendix I issued together with Decree No.
142/2025/ND-CP, clause A.II Section 1 and A.II Section 2 Appendix I.3
Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP; the foreign education program delivered in
Vietnam shall also meet the requirements prescribed in Article 37 Decree No.
86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP, as
amended at clause D.III Section 2 Appendix I.3 issued together with Resolution
No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP:
1. The foreign education program delivered in Vietnam shall
meet the following requirements:
a) Recognized or
accredited by the competent education authority of the country of origin as
meeting quality standards of the country of origin; taught directly in the
country of origin for at least 5 years up to the date of submission of the
operating application; approved for use in Vietnam by the foreign education
institution or organization owning the educational program;
b) Free of content harmful
to national defense, national security or community interests; free of
religious propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese
culture, ethics and customs;
c) Ensuring continuity
between education levels and training levels and continuity when students
transfer to public education institutions in accordance with regulations of the
Ministry of Education and Training;
d) Foreign education
program taught to Vietnamese students shall meet education objectives
consistent with Vietnam's education objectives and comply with regulations at
points D.III.1.a, D.III.1.b and D.III.1.c section 1 Appendix I.3 issued
together with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
2. Foreign-invested early childhood education institutions
shall be permitted to organize teaching of:
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b) Foreign preschool and
general education program for education institutions prescribed in clauses 2
and 3 Article 28 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP.
3. Delivering compulsory subjects and educational and training
content for learners who are Vietnamese citizens studying at foreign-invested
preschools and general education institutions as prescribed by the Minister of
Education and Training.
XVI. The procedure for granting
permission for a foreign-invested general education institution in Vietnam to
operate as prescribed in clause 3, clause 5 Article 36, clause 3 Article 38,
Articles 45 and 46, point b clause 2 Article 47; point b clause 1 and clause 2
Article 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP;
clause D.IV Section 1, clauses D.II, D.III and D.IV Section 2 Appendix I.3
Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the
procedure for granting permission for a primary school to operate as prescribed
in Article 12 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, clause
B.II Section 1 and B.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
XVII. The procedure for granting
permission for a lower secondary school or multi-level school whose highest
level is lower secondary to operate, and the procedure for granting permission
for an upper secondary school or multi-level school whose highest level is
upper secondary to operate as prescribed in Article 19 Appendix I issued
together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, clauses B.VII and B.XII Section 1 and
B.IV Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP; the foreign
education program delivered in Vietnam shall also meet the requirements
prescribed in Article 37 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article
1 Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP, as amended at clause D.III Section 2 Appendix I.3
issued together with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP
1. The foreign education program delivered in Vietnam shall
meet the following requirements:
a) Recognized or
accredited by the competent education authority of the country of origin as
meeting quality standards of the country of origin; taught directly in the
country of origin for at least 5 years up to the date of submission of the
operating application; approved for use in Vietnam by the foreign education
institution or organization owning the educational program;
b) Free of content harmful
to national defense, national security or community interests; free of
religious propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on
Vietnamese culture, ethics and customs;
c) Ensuring continuity
between education levels and training levels and continuity when students
transfer to public education institutions in accordance with regulations of the
Ministry of Education and Training;
d) Foreign education
program taught to Vietnamese students shall meet education objectives
consistent with Vietnam's education objectives and comply with regulations at
points D.III.1.a, D.III.1.b and D.III.1.c section 1 Appendix I.3 issued
together with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP;
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a) Vietnamese education
program in accordance with Vietnamese law;
b) Foreign preschool and
general education program for education institutions prescribed in clauses 2
and 3 Article 28 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP.
3. Delivering compulsory subjects and educational and training
content for learners who are Vietnamese citizens studying at foreign-invested
preschools and general education institutions as prescribed by the Minister of
Education and Training.
XVIII. Elimination of the
procedure for supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission to
operate for a short-term training and development institution, an early
childhood education institution, or a general education institution with foreign
investment in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 49 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP.
Foreign-invested early
childhood education institutions and general education institutions in Vietnam
shall carry out supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission to
operate as follows:
1. Supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission
to operate for a foreign-invested early childhood education institution shall
be carried out in accordance with the procedure for granting permission for a
kindergarten, preschool or nursery to operate as prescribed in Article 3 Decree
No. 125/2024/ND-CP, Article 2 Appendix I issued together with Decree No.
142/2025/ND-CP, clause A.II Section 1 and A.II Section 2 Appendix I.3
Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, on the basis of the content proposed for
supplementation and adjustment compared to the issued permission to operate
decision.
The education institution
shall declare and clarify the changes and meet the corresponding conditions as
prescribed by law.
Foreign education program
delivered in Vietnam shall meet the requirements prescribed in Article 37
Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No.
124/2024/ND-CP.
2. Supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission
to operate for a branch campus of a foreign-invested general education
institution shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for granting
permission for a primary school to operate as prescribed in Article 12 Appendix
I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.II Section 1 and
B.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP; the procedure for
granting permission for a lower secondary school or multi-level school whose
highest level is lower secondary to operate, and the procedure for granting
permission for an upper secondary school or multi-level school whose highest
level is upper secondary to operate as prescribed in Article 19 Appendix I
issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, clauses B.VII and B.XII Section
1 and B.IV Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, on the basis
of the content proposed for supplementation and adjustment compared to the
issued permission to operate decision.
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Foreign education program
delivered in Vietnam shall meet the requirements prescribed in Article 37
Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No.
124/2024/ND-CP.
XIX. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission for a short-term training and development
institution, an early childhood education institution, or a general education
institution with foreign investment in Vietnam to resume educational operations
as prescribed in clauses 4, 5, 6 and 7 Article 50 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP
Foreign-invested early
childhood education institutions and general education institutions in Vietnam
shall organize the resumption of educational operations as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
foreign-invested early childhood education institutions and general education
institutions in Vietnam shall independently organize the resumption of
educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the
required operating conditions.
At least 5 working days
before resuming operations, foreign-invested early childhood education
institutions and general education institutions in Vietnam shall publicly
disclose on the institution's website, on mass media, and send a written notice
to the Ministry of Education and Training confirming that the causes of the
suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).
The Ministry of Education
and Training shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of
compliance with operating conditions of the early childhood education
institutions and general education institutions with foreign investment in
Vietnam in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is
detected, it shall take action within its authority.
XX. Elimination of the
procedure for cessation of operations of a short-term training and development institution
with foreign investment in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 51 Decree No.
86/2018/ND-CP
XXI. Elimination of the
procedure for establishment of a representative office of a foreign education
institution in Vietnam; the procedure for amendment and extension of the
decision on authorization of establishment of a foreign education
representative office in Vietnam; and the procedure for cessation of operations
of a foreign education representative office in Vietnam at the request of the
organization or education institution establishing the representative office as
prescribed in Articles 53, 54, 57, 58, 60 and 61 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP; Articles 29, 31, 32, 33 and 34 Decree No.
15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; Articles 8 and 9 Decree No.
143/2025/ND-CP; clauses D.VIII, D.X and D.XI Section 1 Appendix I.3 issued
together with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP
Representative offices of
foreign education institutions shall conduct operations in Vietnam as follows:
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At least 15 working days
before commencing operations, the foreign organization or education institution
shall send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and
Training at the location of the representative office. The notice shall include
information on: the foreign organization or education institution establishing
the education representative office (Vietnamese trade name, foreign language
trade name, abbreviated name (if any), nationality, head office address, phone
number, fax, email); the foreign education representative office in Vietnam
(Vietnamese trade name, foreign language trade name, abbreviated name (if any),
address and contact information of the representative office headquarters);
personnel working at the representative office (Head of Representative Office: full name, gender, date of
birth, nationality, permanent address in Vietnam, passport/citizen
identification number - place of issue, date of issue; number of employees
working at the representative office); scope of activities and supporting
documentation (if any).
Where there are changes to
the notified content or upon cessation of operations, the foreign organization
or education institution shall send a written notice to the provincial Department
of Education and Training at the location of the representative office.
The provincial Department
of Education and Training shall monitor, inspect and supervise the operations
of the foreign education institution and its representative office conducting
operations in Vietnam on the basis of the notified content and the provisions
of law; and promptly detect and handle within its authority cases of
non-compliance with requirements or operations not in accordance with the
notified content.
XXII. The procedure for
authorizing the establishment of a foreign-invested college; or a
foreign-invested non-profit college as prescribed in Article 9; clauses 1 and 2
Article 12; clause 1 Article 13; Article 14 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended
by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the
procedure for establishment of a college as prescribed in Articles 3 and 6,
clause 3 Article 7 and Article 8 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree
No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; the program delivered at the
foreign-invested college or foreign-invested non-profit college shall also meet
the following requirements:
1. The intended program shall meet the requirements prescribed
by the Law on Vocational Education and Training; be free of content harmful to
national defense, national security or community interests; free of religious
propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese
culture, ethics and customs.
2. Foreign-invested vocational education and training
institutions shall be permitted to organize teaching of Vietnamese program; and
foreign program within the framework of international collaboration training
programs as prescribed.
3. Mandatory subjects for learners who are Vietnamese citizens
enrolled in foreign program at foreign-invested secondary schools and colleges
shall be implemented in accordance with regulations of the Minister of
Education and Training.
XXIII. The procedure for
authorizing the establishment of a branch campus of a foreign-invested college
as prescribed in Article 11, clause 3 Article 12, clause 1 Article 13 and
Article 15 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, shall
be carried out in accordance with the procedure for establishment or
authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a college as prescribed in
Articles 5, 6, 7 and 8 Decree No. 95/2026/ND-CP.
XXIV. The procedure for division,
separation or merger of a foreign-invested college as prescribed in Article 17
Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, shall be carried
out in accordance with the procedure for division, separation or merger of a
college as prescribed in Article 10 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by
Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.
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XXVI. The procedure for
dissolution of a foreign-invested college as prescribed in Article 18 Decree
No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, shall be carried out in
accordance with the procedure for dissolution of a college as prescribed in
clauses 1, 3 and 4 Article 11 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No.
24/2022/ND-CP.
XXVII. The procedure for cessation
of operations of a branch campus of a foreign-invested college as prescribed in
Article 19 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP shall be carried out in accordance with the
procedure for dissolution of a branch campus of a college as prescribed in
Article 9 Decree No. 95/2026/ND-CP.
XXVIII. The procedure for
authorizing the establishment of a foreign-invested secondary school or
vocational training center; or a foreign-invested non-profit secondary school
or vocational training center as prescribed in Articles 9 and 10; clauses 1 and
2 Article 12; clause 2 Article 13 and Article 14 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP and Article 27 Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP,
shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for authorizing the
establishment of a private secondary school or vocational training center as
prescribed in Articles 3 and 6, clause 1 Article 7 and Article 8 Decree No.
143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No.
24/2022/ND-CP; the program delivered at the foreign-invested secondary school
or vocational training center, or the foreign-invested non-profit secondary school
or vocational training center, shall also meet the following requirements:
1. The intended program shall meet the requirements prescribed
by the Law on Vocational Education and Training; be free of content harmful to
national defense, national security or community interests; free of religious
propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese
culture, ethics and customs.
2. Foreign-invested vocational education and training
institutions shall be permitted to organize teaching of Vietnamese program; and
foreign program within the framework of international collaboration training
programs as prescribed.
3. Mandatory subjects for learners who are Vietnamese citizens
enrolled in foreign program at foreign-invested secondary schools and colleges
shall be implemented in accordance with regulations of the Minister of
Education and Training.
XXIX. The procedure for
establishment of a branch campus of a foreign-invested secondary school as
prescribed in Article 11, clause 3 Article 12, clause 2 Article 13 and Article
15 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, shall be
carried out in accordance with the procedure for establishment of a branch
campus of a public secondary school under a province or centrally-affiliated
city, and the procedure for authorization of establishment of a branch campus
of a private secondary school in the local area as prescribed in Articles 5, 6,
7 and 8 Decree No. 95/2026/ND-CP.
XXX. The procedure for division,
separation or merger of a foreign-invested secondary school or vocational
training center as prescribed in Article 17 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended
by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP and Article 28 Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, shall be
carried out in accordance with the procedure for division, separation or merger
of a private vocational training center or secondary school in a province or
centrally-affiliated city as prescribed in Article 10 Decree No.
143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No.
24/2022/ND-CP.
XXXI. The procedure for renaming
a foreign-invested secondary school or vocational training center as prescribed
in Article 20 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP and
Article 28 Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with
the procedure for authorizing the renaming of a private vocational training
center or secondary school in a province or centrally-affiliated city as
prescribed in Article 4 Decree No. 95/2026/ND-CP.
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XXXIII. Elimination of the
procedure for establishment of a representative office of a foreign vocational
education and training organization or institution in Vietnam; the procedure
for amendment, extension and re-issuance of the license for establishment of a
representative office of a foreign vocational education and training
organization or institution in Vietnam
Representative offices of
foreign vocational education and training organizations and institutions shall
conduct operations in Vietnam in accordance with Articles 29, 31, 32 and 33
Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, and Article 9
Decree No. 143/2025/ND-CP, as follows:
1. Foreign vocational education and training organizations and
institutions may establish a representative office in Vietnam when they have
valid legal entity status under the country of origin's law; conduct lawful
education activities and have received education quality accreditation or been
recognized for education quality by the competent authority; the scope of
activities of the representative office shall be consistent with Vietnamese law
and the organization or institution shall bear full responsibility for meeting
these requirements.
2. At least 15 working days before commencing operations, the
foreign vocational education and training organization or institution shall
send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and Training at
the location of the representative office. The notice shall include information on: the foreign
vocational education and training organization or institution establishing the
education representative office (Vietnamese trade name, foreign language trade
name, abbreviated name (if any), nationality, head office address, phone
number, fax, email); the foreign vocational education and training
representative office in Vietnam (Vietnamese trade name, foreign language trade
name, abbreviated name (if any), address and contact information of the
representative office headquarters); personnel working at the representative
office (Head of Representative Office: full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, permanent
address in Vietnam, passport/citizen identification number - place of issue,
date of issue; number of employees working at the representative office); scope
of activities and supporting documentation (if any).
Where there are changes to
the notified particulars or upon cessation of operations, the foreign vocational
education and training organization or institution shall send a written notice
to the provincial Department of Education and Training at the location of the
representative office.
3. The provincial Department of Education and Training shall monitor,
inspect and supervise the operations of the foreign education institution and
its representative office conducting operations in Vietnam on the basis of the
notified particulars and the provisions of law; and promptly detect and handle
within its authority cases of non-compliance with requirements or operations
not in accordance with the notified particulars.
C. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT OR ANNULMENT
No.
Documents requiring amendment
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RESOLUTION
1.
Resolution No.
66.16/2026/NQ-CP
Clause DD.I Section 1,
clause DD.I Section 2 Appendix I.3;
Clauses DD.II and DD.III
Section 1 Appendix I.3;
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Clauses DD.VIII, DD.X
and D.XI Section 1 Appendix I.3
Ministry of Justice
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DECREE
1
Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP
Articles 35, 36, 37, 38;
clause 1 Article 40; clause 2 Article 41; Articles 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48,
49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 57, 58, 60 and 61
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2
Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP
Point b clause 18
Article 1; point b clause 23 Article 1; clauses 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31,
33 and 34 Article 1
Ministry of Education and Training
3
Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP
Articles 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 29, 31, 32 and 33
Ministry of Education and Training
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Clauses 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 16 and 20 Article 2
Ministry of Education and Training
APPENDIX V
REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS
CONDITIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER
EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the
Government)
A. REDUCTION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
I. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission for a community learning center to resume
operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 29 Appendix I Decree No.
142/2025/ND-CP; clause C.XI Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No.
66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
A community learning
center shall organize the resumption of operations as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the center shall independently organize the resumption of operations and bear
full legal responsibility for meeting the conditions for establishment or
authorization of establishment as prescribed.
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The commune-level People's
Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance
with the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment of the
center in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is
detected, it shall take action within its authority.
II. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission for a continuing education center or
vocational education-continuing education center to resume operations as
prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 25 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP;
clause C.VII Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
A continuing education
center or vocational education-continuing education center shall organize the
resumption of operations as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the center shall independently organize the resumption of operations and bear
full legal responsibility for meeting the conditions for establishment or
authorization of establishment as prescribed.
At least 5 working days
before resuming operations, the center shall publicly disclose on mass media
and send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and
Training and the province-level People's Committee confirming that the causes
of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation
(if any).
The provincial Department
of Education and Training and the province-level People's Committee shall
conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with the
conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment of the center in
accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected,
it shall take action within its authority.
III. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission for other continuing education centers to
resume operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 33 Appendix I
Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause C.III Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No.
66.16/2026/NQ-CP
Other continuing education
centers shall organize the resumption of operations as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the center shall independently organize the resumption of operations and bear
full legal responsibility for meeting the conditions for establishment or
authorization of establishment as prescribed.
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The provincial Department
of Education and Training shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance
of compliance with the conditions for establishment or authorization of
establishment of the center in accordance with the law; where non-compliance
with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.
IV. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission for an inclusive education support center to
resume operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 37 Appendix I
Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause C.XV Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No.
66.16/2026/NQ-CP
An inclusive education
support center shall organize the resumption of operations as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the center shall independently organize the resumption of operations and bear
full legal responsibility for meeting the conditions for establishment or
authorization of establishment as prescribed.
At least 5 working days
before resuming operations, the center shall publicly disclose on mass media
and send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and
Training and the province-level People's Committee confirming that the causes
of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation
(if any).
The provincial Department of
Education and Training and the province-level People's Committee shall conduct
inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with the conditions for
establishment or authorization of establishment of the center in accordance
with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall
take action within its authority.
B. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT
No.
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RESOLUTION
1.
Resolution No.
66.16/2026/NQ-CP
Clause C.III Section 1
Appendix I.3;
Clause C.VII Section 1
Appendix I.3;
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Clause C.XV Section 1
Appendix I.3
Ministry of Justice
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DECREE
1.
Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP
Point c clause 2 Article
25 Appendix I;
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Point c clause 2 Article
33 Appendix I;
Point c clause 2 Article
37 Appendix I
Ministry of Education and Training
APPENDIX VI
REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS
CONDITIONS FOR STUDY ABROAD CONSULTANCY SERVICES
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the
Government)
A. REDUCTION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Elimination of the
procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for study abroad
consultancy services; the procedure for requesting to resume study abroad
consultancy services; and the procedure for adjustment, supplementation and
extension of a certificate of registration for study abroad consultancy
services as prescribed in Articles 116, 117 and 118 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.
Organizations providing
study abroad consultancy services shall conduct operations, and provincial
Departments of Education and Training shall manage study abroad consultancy
activities as prescribed in Articles 116, 117 and 118 Decree No.
125/2024/ND-CP, as follows:
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a) At least 5 working days
before commencing operations, send a written notice to the provincial
Department of Education and Training at the location of the study abroad
consultancy service operations. The notice shall include information on: the organization providing
study abroad consultancy services (Vietnamese trade name, English trade name
(if any), abbreviated name (if any), number, date, issuing authority of the
Business Registration Certificate/Investment Registration Certificate, head
office address, phone number, email, website); the head of the organization
(full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, permanent address in Vietnam,
citizen identification number - place of issue - date of issue); list of staff
directly providing study abroad consultancy services together with information
on professional qualifications, foreign language proficiency and positions to
be held at the organization; scope of study abroad consultancy activities and
supporting documentation (if any);
b) Send an updated notice
when there are changes to the notified content or upon cessation of operations;
c) Provide complete,
accurate and timely information and documents as required by the competent
authority and carry out public disclosure of operational information on the
organization's website (if any);
d) Comply with reporting
obligations as prescribed by law;
dd) Bear full legal
responsibility for meeting the prescribed requirements and for all study abroad
consultancy business activities.
2. Provincial Departments of Education and Training shall:
a) Receive notices and
update information on organizations providing study abroad consultancy services
in the management system;
b) Monitor, inspect and
supervise study abroad consultancy service operations on the basis of the
notified particulars and the provisions of law;
c) Conduct inspections and
handle violations within their authority or recommend that competent
authorities take action as prescribed by law;
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B. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT
No.
Documents requiring amendment
Articles, clauses and points requiring amendment or
annulment
Lead drafting agency
DECREE
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Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
Article 116;
Article 117;
Article 118
Ministry of Education and Training
APPENDIX VII
REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS
CONDITIONS FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPERATIONS
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the
Government)
A. REDUCTION AND
SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
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The procedure for issuance
of a certificate of registration for vocational education and training activities
for the teacher training field at college level shall be carried out in
accordance with the procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for
college-level vocational education and training activities as prescribed in
clause 2 Article 14, Article 15, clause 1 Article 16 and clause 1 Article 17
Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No.
24/2022/ND-CP; clause G.II Section 1, clause G.I Section 2 Appendix I.3
Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
II. Elimination of the
procedure for registration of supplementary vocational education and training
activities for the teacher training field at college level as prescribed in
clause 4 Article 89 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.
The procedure for
registration of supplementary vocational education and training activities for
the teacher training field at college level shall be carried out in accordance
with the procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for
college-level vocational education and training activities as prescribed in
clause 2 Article 14, Article 15, clause 1 Article 16 and clause 1 Article 17
Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No.
24/2022/ND-CP; clause G.II Section 1, clause G.I Section 2 Resolution No.
66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
III. Elimination of the
procedure for granting permission to resume vocational education and training
activities for the teacher training field at college level as prescribed in
point c clause 3 Article 90 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP shall be replaced by the
procedure prescribed in section IV of this Appendix.
IV. Elimination of the
procedure for issuing a decision permitting continuation of vocational
education and training activities as prescribed in point dd clause 2 Article 21
Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP
The continuation of
vocational education and training activities shall be carried out as follows:
Upon expiry of the
suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension,
the vocational education and training institution shall independently organize
the resumption of educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for
meeting the required operating conditions.
At least 5 working days
before resuming operations, the vocational education and training institution
shall publicly disclose on the institution's website, on mass media, and send a
written notice to the competent authority confirming that the causes of the
suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).
The competent authority
shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with
operating conditions of the college in accordance with the law; where
non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its
authority.
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The merger, division or
separation of a teachers college shall be carried out in accordance with the
procedure for merger, division or separation of a college as prescribed in
Article 10 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and
Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.
VI. Elimination of the
procedure for dissolution of a teachers college (at the request of the
organization or individual requesting establishment of the college) as
prescribed in Article 93 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.
The dissolution of a
teachers college (at the request of the organization or individual requesting
establishment of the college) shall be carried out in accordance with the
procedure for dissolution of a college as prescribed in clauses 1, 3 and 4
Article 11 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.
VII. Elimination of the
procedure for authorizing the establishment of a private non-profit college as
prescribed in Article 37, clause 1 Article 39, clause 1 Article 40 and clause 1
Article 41 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP.
The authorization of
establishment of a private non-profit college shall be carried out in
accordance with the procedure for establishment of a college as prescribed in
Articles 3 and 6, clause 3 Article 7 and Article 8 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.
VIII. Elimination of the procedure
for issuance of a certificate of registration for vocational education and
training activities for vocational training centers, vocational
education-continuing education centers and enterprises as prescribed in clause
2 Article 14, Article 15, clause 2 Article 16 and clause 2 Article 17 Decree
No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No.
24/2022/ND-CP; clause G.IV Section 1, clause G.II Section 2 Appendix I.3
Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
IX. Elimination of the procedure
for issuance of a certificate of registration for supplementary vocational
education and training activities for vocational training centers, vocational
education-continuing education centers and enterprises as prescribed in
Articles 18, 19 and 20 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No.
24/2022/ND-CP, and Article 62 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP.
Procedure for issuance
of a certificate of registration for supplementary vocational education and
training activities for secondary schools as prescribed in Articles 18, 19 and
20 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, and Article
62 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP
1. Cases requiring registration for change of vocational
education and training activities
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a) Addition of new
training fields, occupations or levels (except for cases of self-determination
of training fields and occupations as prescribed in clause 3 Article 14 Decree
No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP);
b) Exceeding 10% of the
total annual admission capacity for fields and occupations in the same field
and occupation group at each location granted in the certificate of
registration for vocational education and training activities;
c) Division, separation or
merger of the vocational education and training institution;
d) Establishment of a
branch campus conducting training activities or addition of a training location
outside the training location granted in the certificate of registration for
vocational education and training activities;
dd) Relocation of the main
premises or branch campus or training location, where the branch campus or
training location is the place directly conducting training.
2. Registration for change of vocational education and training
activities for secondary schools shall be carried out in accordance with the
procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for vocational
education and training activities as prescribed in clause 2 Article 14, Article
15, clause 2 Article 16 and clause 2 Article 17 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; clause G.IV
Section 1, clause G.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
XI. Procedure for issuance of a
certificate of registration for supplementary vocational education and training
activities for colleges as prescribed in Articles 19 and 20 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; clauses
G.III and G.V Section 1, clauses G.I and G.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution
No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP
1. Cases requiring registration for change of vocational
education and training activities
A vocational education and
training institution shall register changes to its vocational education and
training activities in the following cases:
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b) Exceeding 10% of the
total annual admission capacity for fields and occupations in the same field
and occupation group at each location granted in the certificate of
registration for vocational education and training activities;
c) Division, separation or
merger of the vocational education and training institution;
d) Establishment of a
branch campus conducting training activities or addition of a training location
outside the training location granted in the certificate of registration for
vocational education and training activities;
dd) Relocation of the main
premises or branch campus or training location, where the branch campus or
training location is the place directly conducting training.
2. Registration for change of vocational education and training
activities for colleges shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure
for issuance of a certificate of registration for college-level vocational
education and training activities as prescribed in clause 2 Article 14, Article
15, clause 1 Article 16 and clause 1 Article 17 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP,
amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP; clause G.II
Section 1, clause G.I Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
XII. Elimination of the
procedure for cessation of operations of a branch campus of a private secondary
school in a province or centrally-affiliated city as prescribed in Article 12
Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP
The cessation of
operations of a branch campus of a private secondary school in a province or
centrally-affiliated city shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure
for authorizing the dissolution of a private vocational training center or
secondary school, or branch campus of a private secondary school, in a province
or centrally-affiliated city as prescribed in clauses 1, 3 and 4 Article 11 and
Article 12 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.
B. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE
DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT OR ANNULMENT
No.
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Articles, clauses and points requiring amendment or
annulment
Lead drafting agency
DECREE
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Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP
Amend Articles 88, 89,
90; clauses 1, 2 and 3 Article 92; Article 93
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- Amend Articles 18, 19 and 20 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP as
amended by clauses 14, 15 and 16 Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; Article 62
Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clauses G.III and G.IV Section 1,
clauses G.I and G.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
- Amend Article 12 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP; clauses 1, 3
and 4 Article 11 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP as amended by clause 8 Article 1
Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP
2
Decree No.
143/2016/ND-CP as amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP
Amend Articles 18, 19
and 20 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP as amended by clauses 14, 15 and 16 Decree No.
24/2022/ND-CP; clause 6 Article 5 Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP; Article 62
Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause G.II Section 1, clause G.I
Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.
Ministry of Education and Training