Vietnam's Schools Grapple with Ban on Fees for Enhanced Education
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has issued Circular 85, prohibiting fees for enhanced educational activities, forcing many schools to reconsider their teaching operations. Some are proposing free English lessons, others await new guidance, while some continue supplementary tutoring without charge.
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