Free tuition: The right decision for the country's future

On February 28, 2025, the Politburo issued a decision to exempt all tuition fees for students from kindergarten to high school nationwide, starting from the 2025-2026 school year. This is not only an educational policy but also an important step forward demonstrating the spirit of "taking the people as the root", for the future of children and the sustainable development of the country.

Following that, on June 26, 2025, the National Assembly passed a Resolution on tuition exemption and support, applicable to preschool children, general education students and those studying general education programs in educational institutions within the national education system. The Resolution takes effect from the date of its passage.

The above-mentioned decisions of the Party and State are a continuation of the spirit of the 1946 Constitution, born right after the success of the August Revolution in 1945, and the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Great joy for the people

As soon as the policy of exempting all tuition fees for students from kindergarten to high school in public schools was announced in the media, millions of families across the country burst into joy, because for many parents, especially those in difficult circumstances, the financial burden of tuition fees is always a difficult problem. The tuition exemption policy will help them feel more secure, creating conditions for all children to go to school, without interruption due to economic reasons.

In addition, free tuition also creates great motivation for students, helping them focus on their studies without worrying about financial barriers. This is also a strong motivation to improve the quality of education, when all students have the opportunity to access a fair and healthy learning environment.

A strong push to create a breakthrough in education - the foundation for sustainable national development

The tuition-free policy not only helps reduce the burden on the people but also opens a new chapter in the country's development journey. When all citizens have the opportunity to access free education, the future human resources will be improved in both quantity and quality, contributing to bringing Vietnam further in the process of integration and development.

In addition, this policy also promotes equality in education, eliminating the gap between rich and poor in access to knowledge. Children in remote, isolated or mountainous areas will have equal learning opportunities with children in the plains or urban areas, thereby creating a new generation of citizens with enough knowledge and skills to contribute to the cause of national development.

Party's will and people's will

The decision to exempt all tuition fees clearly demonstrates the spirit of "education is the top national policy" as stated in Resolution No. 29-NQ/TW of the 11th tenure, which has been persistently pursued by our Party and State for over 10 years. This is a testament to the fact that the Party's will and the people's heart are becoming one, demonstrating the Party's deep concern for the people's lives and the future of the young generation.

Furthermore, this policy also demonstrates the country’s strategic vision in investing in human resources – the most important factor in building a progressive and civilized society. When every child is educated in the best conditions, the country will have more talents, making Vietnam increasingly developed and strong in the international arena.

Challenges to be addressed

Despite bringing many benefits, implementing a tuition-free policy also poses many challenges, especially the budget to implement this policy in the 2025-2026 school year.

Each year, there are approximately 23 million preschool and primary school students nationwide. According to the Government's estimates, the total budget for implementing the tuition exemption and support policy for students from preschool to grade 12 nationwide is approximately VND30,600 billion. The estimated budget for tuition exemption for 5-year-old preschool children, primary and secondary school students in the 2025-2026 school year is VND22,500 billion.

The public school system needs to be upgraded in terms of facilities, and teachers need to be better trained and compensated to ensure the most effective educational program.

In addition, there should be accompanying policies to support students not only in terms of tuition fees but also in terms of textbooks, learning equipment, as well as creating a modern learning environment that keeps up with international educational trends.

* The policy of exempting all tuition fees for public students from kindergarten to high school is a correct and breakthrough decision, demonstrating the strategic vision of the Party and State for education and the future of the country. On the eve of the new school year, parents and students nationwide received more good news: On August 22, 2025, the Politburo issued Resolution 71 on breakthroughs in education and training development, which requires reviewing the implementation of the General Education Program, ensuring the provision of a unified set of textbooks nationwide, striving to provide free textbooks to all students by 2030.

The above correct and popular decisions of the Party and State not only bring excitement and confidence to parents and students, but also create great motivation for Vietnam to go further on the path of development, making the dream of an era of national development soon come true.

The decision to completely exempt tuition fees for students from kindergarten to high school nationwide will take effect from the 2025-2026 school year. This is very meaningful because at this time, 80 years ago, Uncle Ho sent a letter to students on the first opening day of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, with heartfelt advice and absolute trust in the young generation: "Whether Vietnam's mountains and rivers become beautiful or not, whether the Vietnamese people can step up to the stage of glory to stand shoulder to shoulder with the world's great powers or not, depends largely on your studies."

With the effective and practical attention in the policies of the Party and the State and the consensus of the whole society, we are confident that Vietnamese education will increasingly improve, and the young generation of the country in the future will be able to do what President Ho Chi Minh always wished for during his lifetime.

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