Approval of the Project to Introduce English as a Second Language in Schools

High school students (Photo: Contributor)

The Prime Minister has just issued Decision No. 2371/QD-TTg dated October 27, 2025 approving the Project "Making English the second language in schools for the period 2025-2035, with a vision to 2045".

The project sets out the following general goals: Making English the second language in schools in Vietnam; English is widely, regularly and effectively used in teaching, communication, management and educational activities of schools, forming an ecosystem of English use in educational institutions from Level 1 to Level 3;

Improve the quality of English teaching and learning, teaching in English to contribute to building a generation of global citizens to meet the requirements of Vietnam's international integration.

For preschool education, the goal of the Project is to help children experience and become familiar with English; aiming to form and develop English communication skills, preparing well for learning English at the secondary school level.

For general education, the goal of the Project is to help students form and develop their capacity and skills in using English in developing their thinking and qualities, learning capacity of subjects, educational activities, exchanges, and experiences inside and outside of school, contributing to the comprehensive development of Vietnamese people in the era of deep international integration.

For higher education, the Project's goal is to develop an effective English-language environment in teaching courses, modules, and credits in training programs; in training and fostering teachers and lecturers. Develop higher education into a national leading pillar in the English ecosystem with the capacity for deep integration, knowledge transfer, and innovation in English.

For vocational education, the Project aims to improve English communication and career orientation skills to meet the requirements of the domestic and international labor market. Develop an effective English-speaking environment in vocational education institutions.

For continuing education, the Project's goal is to help improve English proficiency for continuing education learners, diversify the forms and content of English learning to meet the diverse needs of society, and contribute to improving the quality of national human resources.

Decision "Making English the second language in schools for the period 2025-2035, with a vision to 2045", please see here.

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