Extra classes in schools, each class must not exceed 45 students

On June 22, information from the People's Committee of Nghe An province said that the province has just issued new regulations on extra teaching and learning in the area. This regulation takes effect from July 1, replacing the regulation applied since 2013.

Under the new regulations, extra teaching and learning activities can only be organized when there is a real need, based on students' voluntary registration and with the consent of their parents. In particular, schools and individuals organizing extra teaching are strictly prohibited from using any form of coercion to force students to participate.

For extra tutoring activities in schools, no fees are collected and only apply to specific cases such as students who have not met the subject requirements in the most recent semester; students selected for training excellent students and final year students registering for entrance and graduation exams.

The school is responsible for organizing for students in the above categories to write registration applications for each subject and grade.

Each tutoring class must not exceed 45 students, with a maximum duration of 2 periods/week/subject. Regulations also prohibit tutoring hours from being arranged between regular school schedules and from being taught before the official curriculum.

The tutoring plan must be made public on the website or posted at the school. Teachers currently teaching at the school are not allowed to tutor students in their class for money.

In addition, public school teachers are not allowed to participate in the management and operation of extra-curricular teaching activities outside of school, but can participate in teaching if they meet the requirements.

A classroom at Luong Minh Secondary School (Tuong Duong district, Nghe An). Photo: TL

For extra-curricular teaching and learning activities outside of school, only legally registered establishments are allowed to do so. All information about subjects, duration, time, location, list of teachers and tuition fees must be made public and transparent before enrollment.

Extracurricular tutors must ensure good moral qualities and professional competence appropriate to the subject taught.

One notable point is the regulation prohibiting the organization of extra classes for primary school students, except for classes in arts, sports or life skills training.

When organizing extra classes, private continuingeducation centers must strictly comply with Decree 125/2024/ND-CP dated October 5, 2024 of the Government, including requirements on facilities, staff, curriculum, learning materials and transparent operating regulations.

Nghe An Provincial People's Committee also encourages organizations and individuals providing extra teaching and learning to increase the use of project-based teaching methods, problem solving, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching to promote students' initiative and creativity, contributing to the development of digital human resources.

Teachers who are teaching at schools and participate in extra-curricular teaching must report to the Principal or Director or head of the school about the subjects, location, form, and time of extra-curricular teaching according to regulations.

Regarding the management and funding of organizing extra teaching and learning, for extra teaching in schools, the funding uses the state budget and other legal funding sources according to the provisions of law. For extra teaching outside of schools, the fee collection level is agreed upon between the parents, the students and the extra teaching facility.

The collection, management and use of tuition fees shall comply with the provisions of the law on finance, budget, assets, accounting, taxes and other relevant regulations.

National Assembly delegates concerned about the effectiveness of regulations on extra teaching and learning . Delegate Nguyen Thi Le Thuy (Ben Tre) said that Circular 29 regulating extra teaching and learning is not effective, there is still a gap between policy and practice. This has significantly affected schools, teachers, parents and students.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/day-them-trong-nha-truong-moi-lop-day-them-khong-duoc-vuot-qua-45-hoc-sinh-2413852.html