Understanding Tuition Fees at Hong Duc Public School

As the new academic year approaches, many parents with children enrolled at Hong Duc Primary, Secondary, and High School are expressing concerns regarding tuition fees. This public school, which operates under the auspices of Hong Duc University, is still charging tuition despite the national policy aimed at waiving fees for students in public schools.

In an interview, Associate Professor Dr. Dau Ba Thin, the Vice President of Hong Duc University, addressed these concerns, clarifying the school's financial structure and the rationale behind the tuition fees. He explained that while Hong Duc is a public educational institution, it operates on a self-financing model, meaning it does not receive state funding to cover salaries for its staff, teachers, and operational costs.

This self-sustaining mechanism requires the school to charge tuition fees to ensure its financial viability. Dr. Thin emphasized that the school has made efforts to be transparent about its financial policies and has provided legal bases for the fees being charged. He assured parents that the rights and benefits of students are being prioritized, and the school is committed to maintaining quality education despite the financial model.

Parents have raised several questions, including why a public school charges fees and how these fees are calculated. Dr. Thin reassured them that the school is dedicated to providing quality education and that the fees are necessary to support the school's operations and maintain educational standards.

In light of these clarifications, Hong Duc School aims to foster a better understanding among parents regarding its tuition policy as the new school year begins.