Vietnam Mandates English Proficiency for School Leaders
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has issued a directive mandating school principals and vice-principals to possess English proficiency for working with foreigners. This initiative is part of a broader plan to establish English as a second language in schools, with a vision extending to 2035 and 2045.
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