Lao Cai teaches Vietnamese to ethnic minority children before entering first grade

In preparation for the new school year 2025 - 2026, Dong Cuong Primary and Secondary School (Dong Cuong commune, Lao Cai province) has organized free Vietnamese language teaching for 74 ethnic minority children in the area preparing to enter grade 1.

Accordingly, the Vietnamese language teaching model for children is divided into 3 classes, studying for 30 periods, lasting until August 22. This completely free learning program aims to prepare the mindset, create interest in learning, form basic learning skills, Vietnamese language proficiency and communication skills, social behavior for ethnic minority students. The activity also mobilizes coordination between schools, families and the community in enhancing Vietnamese language for children in ethnic minority areas.

In order for the curriculum to be highly effective, the school has prepared adequate facilities, teaching aids and arranged appropriate teachers. The Board of Directors will regularly inspect, evaluate and promptly reward groups and individuals who complete their tasks well.

Teaching Vietnamese for free before entering grade 1 is considered an important preparation step, contributing to improving the quality of primary education and creating a premise for ethnic minority students to study effectively from the first days of school.

Classroom view

In the 2025-2026 school year, Dong Cuong Primary and Secondary School has 32 classes, including 19 primary classes and 13 secondary classes with a total of 1,154 students. The school enrolls 113 first graders, of which 74 are ethnic minorities. In preparation for the new 2025-2026 school year, the school has been arranging existing facilities and teaching equipment, preparing conditions to implement 2 sessions/day for secondary school.

Source: https://phunuvietnam.vn/lao-cai-day-tieng-viet-cho-tre-em-dan-toc-thieu-so-truoc-khi-vao-lop-1-20250812180216102.htm