FROM 2031, 100% OF PRIMARY AND LOWER SECONDARY TEACHERS MUST GRADUATE FROM UNIVERSITIES
On June 30, 2020, the Government issues the Decree No. 71/2020/ND-CP on providing the roadmap for raising qualification standards for teachers of early childhood, primary and lower secondary schools.
To be specific: The roadmap for raising qualification standards for early childhood teachers shall be implemented from July 01, 2020 to the end of December 31, 2020 and divided into two stages:
Stage 1: From July 01, 2020 to the end of December 31, 2025: At least 60% of early childhood teachers are under training or complete the training program and are granted a college diploma in teacher training;
Stage 2: From January 01, 2026 to the end of December 31, 2030: To implement with the remaining teachers to ensure that 100% of early childhood teachers complete the training program and are granted a college diploma in teacher training.
Besides, the Government also provides the roadmap for raising qualification standards for primary and lower secondary teachers so that from 2031, 100% teachers completing the training program shall be granted a bachelor’s diploma.
Noticeably, teachers sent to the training program for raising qualification standards shall be supported institution fees, entitled to 100% of salary and policies and allowance as prescribed. However, such teachers must commit to perform their tasks and works in early childhood education institutions or general education institutions after completing the training program for a period of at least 02 times the training time.
This Decree takes effect on August 18, 2020.
