Comments on regulations for teaching and learning in foreign languages in educational institutions

With the open-door policy and increased international integration in education , teaching and learning in foreign languages ​​aims to improve foreign language skills for students and postgraduate researchers to meet the demands of the modern labor market. Programs and projects on teaching and learning in English, especially in STEM subjects, are focused on in the provinces, especially in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Currently, regulations on teaching and learning in foreign languages ​​in schools and other educational institutions are being applied according to Decision 72/2014/QD-TTg dated December 17, 2024 of the Prime Minister (Decision 72).

The Ministry of Education and Training said that the review of the implementation of Decision 72 over the past time showed that, in addition to the advantages, the implementation of teaching and learning in foreign languages ​​in some localities and higher education institutions still has limitations. Therefore, the Ministry of Education and Training has chaired and coordinated with the Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs and relevant ministries and branches to draft a "Decree regulating teaching and learning in foreign languages ​​in educational institutions" to submit to the Government for consideration and approval.

The Decree is designed to promote teaching and learning in foreign languages ​​in educational institutions to improve foreign language proficiency for learners and teachers, contribute to accelerating the international integration process in education and training, attract foreign students to study in Vietnam; promote investment and socialization of education. Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state management of teaching and learning in foreign languages ​​in educational institutions; help ensure the rights of learners and teachers...

The Decree applies to general education institutions, continuing education institutions, vocational education institutions, and higher education institutions and does not apply to foreign-invested educational institutions in education, vocational education, and higher education.

Please see details of the Draft Decree here.

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