The Vietnamese government has instructed the Ministry of Education and Training to finalize the restructuring of public educational institutions by August 30, 2026. This initiative is part of the preparations for the new academic year 2026-2027, as outlined in Resolution No. 180 from the June government meeting and the online conference between the government and local authorities.

As part of this resolution, the Ministry is tasked with developing and presenting criteria for recognizing schools that meet national standards. Furthermore, the Ministry is expected to explore and pilot new educational management models that align with the comprehensive reform of education and training.

Another critical responsibility assigned to the Ministry is to ensure that there are sufficient teachers, textbooks, and teaching equipment available for the new school year, particularly in remote areas and regions with ethnic minorities. The government emphasizes the need for local authorities to review and reorganize the network of schools and classes, ensuring that the minimum requirements for education are met.

The government has also highlighted the importance of creating a safe and healthy educational environment. This includes measures to prevent school violence, child abuse, drug use, and other risks associated with online activities. The Ministry is expected to collaborate with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, and other relevant agencies to guide localities in the recruitment and deployment of teachers.

In addition, the government aims to prioritize the hiring of teachers who directly engage with students while reducing unnecessary administrative positions in education management. The opening ceremony for the 2026-2027 academic year, along with the inauguration of boarding schools in border areas, is scheduled for September 5, ensuring it is conducted in a solemn, joyful, safe, and practical manner.

Local governments are responsible for ensuring that there are enough schools, classrooms, teachers, textbooks, and teaching equipment in place before the new school year begins. They must also promptly address any unsafe or deteriorating school facilities. Furthermore, local authorities are required to review and adjust the deployment of teachers to meet the specific needs of each locality, with a focus on direct classroom instruction.

The government has stressed the importance of taking proactive measures to ensure a safe and healthy educational environment, with strict accountability for any serious incidents occurring within educational institutions. Local governments are also tasked with reviewing land use, investment procedures for school construction, and ensuring that educational facilities are integrated with social infrastructure, particularly in urban areas and densely populated regions.

For boarding schools in border areas, the government has emphasized the need to ensure timely construction and proper facilities, including teachers, dormitories, clean water, kitchens, teaching equipment, and operational plans post-investment. Additionally, localities are encouraged to review surplus government buildings and state agency offices for potential conversion into educational or healthcare facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective use of public assets.

The overarching goal is to ensure meaningful progress and clear results in each school and locality, particularly concerning teacher quality, infrastructure, student learning conditions, and educational outcomes.