MOET Issues New Regulation for Private General Education Schools (Vietnam, June 2026)
MOET issued a new regulation on the organization and operation of private primary schools, lower-secondary schools, upper-secondary schools, and multi-level general education schools.
MOET issued a new regulation on the organization and operation of private primary schools, lower-secondary schools, upper-secondary schools, and multi-level general education schools.
What Changed?
The regulation replaces the previous private-school framework and updates rules for private general education school governance, organization, operation, management, and accountability.
Old System vs New System
Private general education schools were governed by Circular 40/2021/TT-BGDĐT.
Private general education schools must follow the new regulation from August 2026, while one related provision remains subject to the later transition date specified in the circular.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students in private general education schools may be affected by updated rules on school organization, management, and accountability.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents gain a newer regulatory basis for understanding private school governance, responsibilities, and operational standards.
School / Institution Impact
Private schools must review governance documents, management structures, internal rules, and compliance procedures against the new regulation.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers in private schools may be affected by updated institutional governance and operational rules.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-22: circular issued
- 2026-08-08: main regulation takes effect
- 2027-03-01: later transition date applies to the specified provision.
What To Do
- Private general education schools should update charters
- internal management documents
- parent communications
- and compliance checklists before the effective date.
What To Watch Next
Local education departments may issue implementation instructions or inspection priorities for private schools after the regulation takes effect.
Global Context
The change is relevant for international school-market observers because Vietnam is updating governance rules for private providers within general education.
Source Record
Source type: Regulation
Source name: Vietnam Government Legal Documents Portal