At the press conference this afternoon, Ms. Le Thuy My Chau provided information about the situation of AISVN International School and said that parents want to take over this school - Photo: TRAN HUYNH
The above information was shared by Ms. Le Thuy My Chau - deputy director of the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City - at a press conference providing information on socio-economic issues in Ho Chi Minh City. this afternoon, March 21.
AISVN International School lets students temporarily take a break from school: What do leaders of the Department of Education and Training say?
All parents do not want to change schools
Ms. Le Thuy My Chau said that American International School Vietnam (AISVN) is a private school located in Ho Chi Minh City.
When receiving information from the press and parents, the department directed experts to go to the school to understand the situation of whether or not teachers were on strike.
AISVN International School has 129 foreign teachers and 26 Vietnamese teachers. On March 4, only 3 teachers were absent, but they informed the school that the reason for the absence was due to illness. Yesterday, March 53, there were 20 teachers on leave. There were times when 3 or 85 teachers quit.
After receiving the information, on March 4, the Department of Education and Training made a record. On March 3, the department invited the principal of AISVN International School to come to work to hear a report on student arrangements when teachers have been absent from teaching in recent days.
Ms. Chau said that with 1.213 students from many provinces and cities studying at AISVN International School, this story is definitely a big one for the city.
“This morning, the department received more than 20 parents who came to the department to complain. The parents did not want to transfer the school but wanted the Department of Education and Training to discuss with the investor so they could take over and operate the school. This is beyond the authority of the department, because we only ensure the teaching and learning rights of students," Ms. Chau emphasized.
The investor commits to inviting investment funds within a week
The leader of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training said that at the meeting, the department clearly determined that even though it is a private school, the school principal is responsible for expertise, must ensure teaching and learning plans, and ensure ensure teaching for students.
At the same time, the department's professional department has guided and requested the principal to monitor professional activities and strictly manage the teaching program; Request the principal to promptly report to the school council, encourage and guide teachers in performing their duties, and manage and use foreign teachers in accordance with the law.
The Department of Education and Training has also invited the school's investor to make financial commitments. At the same time, organize delegations to work with the school board. Through the department's working sessions with the school board, the school owner said the school has had financial difficulties since the COVID-19 epidemic until now.
They also said they are asking funds to invest in restructuring the school. Therefore, it has affected the salary payment for foreign teachers.
The solution of the Department of Education and Training was also reported to the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and proposed solutions.
The first solution must ensure the learning situation for students. For parents, the department established a hotline to receive feedback. In addition, the department also established a team to handle complaints.
Ms. Chau added: "This morning, March 21, we made a record and worked with the school board. Here, Ms. Nguyen Thi Ut Em, chairwoman of the school council of AISVN International School, pledged to the department that within a week she would invite investment funds to have a roadmap and solutions to ensure teaching and learning from Now until the end of the school year. And take full responsibility before the law if you do not comply with your commitments."
According to Ms. Chau, currently in the city there are also schools teaching the IB program, schools with the international system and public schools. The Department of Education and Training has sent a document to schools asking school owners, school councils, and principals to fulfill their commitment to teaching students.
For education departments, non-public educational establishments create all conditions for parents when they need to change schools. This is the student's right to ensure priority at this time.
