For every 10 teachers, 3 offer private tutoring.

The results of interviews with nearly 13,000 teachers showed that 25.4% had provided extra tutoring within the school and 8.2% had provided extra tutoring outside of school. The highest number of extra tutoring hours was at the high school level, with an average of 14.91 hours per week.

The Institute for Policy Development - Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City has just published a study on the lives of teachers in Binh Thuan, Tay Ninh, and Hau Giang provinces. To conduct this research, the Institute interviewed nearly 13,000 teachers and education administrators during September and October of this year.

Teachers' salaries only cover half of their living expenses.

Interview results show that since the adjustment of the basic salary from 1.8 million to 2.34 million VND (effective from July 1, 2024), teachers' incomes have improved significantly.

However, the income of teachers only meets an average of 51.87% of the monthly expenses of their families for those without additional jobs. For teachers with additional jobs, the income meets approximately 62.55%. Teachers with less than 10 years of experience estimate that their income only meets an average of 45.7% of their monthly expenses.

The survey assessed the level of financial pressure (income from teaching not being enough to cover living expenses) among teachers, with an average score of 3.61/5 (5 being very stressful). Of those surveyed, 44% reported experiencing pressure to very high levels of pressure. Only 19% stated they felt comfortable or very comfortable, with no financial pressure.

In addition, teachers face pressure from professional activities such as preparing lessons, attending departmental meetings, and other administrative and social tasks; pressure related to regulations on teacher standards and attitudes towards students, etc.

Teachers' wishes. Photo: VNU-HCM

However, teachers currently face the greatest pressure from parents, with 70.21% reporting they are under pressure or very stressed. At the same time, 40.63% of teachers stated they had considered changing careers due to emotional abuse from parents.

The survey results also showed that 71.83% of teachers were overloaded with work, with this rate rising to 87.65% among preschool teachers. Nearly 70% of preschool teachers lacked time for physical activity and recreation, and 46% of teachers at other levels dedicated less than 10% of their day to these activities. Teachers only had 15.81% of their time available for family care...

For every 10 people, 3 offer tutoring services.

According to the survey, 25.4% of teachers reported having tutored within the school and 8.2% had tutored outside of school. Tutoring mainly focused on subjects such as Math, Literature, English, Physics, and Chemistry. Specifically, teachers spent 8.6 hours per week tutoring at the primary school level, 13.75 hours per week at the lower secondary school level, and 14.91 hours per week at the upper secondary school level.

Teachers offer a wide variety of tutoring options, ranging from in-school tutoring, home tutoring, tutoring at centers, online tutoring, and tutoring through open educational resources. Tutoring at centers is often conducted by groups of foreign language teachers.

Although private tutoring at home is prohibited, teachers still participate in it, either in person or online. The survey results show that 63.57% of teachers expressed a desire to legalize private tutoring, including both home tutoring and online tutoring, to increase their income based on their own skills.

Despite incomes that still don't meet living expenses and the pressures of the job, 94.23% said they continue pursuing a teaching career because of their love for the profession and their students. Nearly 50% said they stay in the profession because of reasonable income and good benefits.

The most important policy desired by 89.18% of teachers is financial incentives, followed by a reduction in retirement age (83.91%), increased income (83.57%), and reduced barriers to teacher promotion (82.96%).

Based on the results of practical research, the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City hopes that the agencies drafting the Law on Teachers will pay attention to salary and allowance policies, creating a solid and comprehensive legal framework to protect teachers from pressure; reduce the retirement age for preschool teachers while extending the working age for teachers with doctoral degrees, associate professorships, and professorships.

Furthermore, regarding regulations on tutoring and supplementary classes, the research group recommends the establishment of a clear legal framework, a transparent mechanism, and ensuring harmony with teacher salary policies.

A math teacher who used to teach five extra classes a day explains why many students 'need extra tutoring'.

"Many students who perform poorly academically still pass their classes regularly, leading to significant knowledge gaps. If these students want to do well in high school or aim for university entrance exams, they absolutely must take extra tutoring," the math teacher shared.

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training responds to the requirement to force teachers to give extra lessons.

Regarding the message circulating on social media requesting that education departments arrest and "reprimand" teachers who provide extra tutoring, the Chief of Staff of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training affirmed that this is a fake.

The Ministry of Education and Training inspected 24 provinces and cities regarding tutoring and supplementary classes.

The Ministry of Education and Training has inspected 24 provincial and city Departments of Education and Training regarding issues related to textbook selection, supplementary teaching and learning, etc.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/cu-10-giao-vien-thi-3-nguoi-day-them-2343186.html