Vietnam Bans Extra Fees for Enhanced Education Programs
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training has issued a directive prohibiting schools from charging additional fees for enhanced education programs like STEM and foreign languages, aiming to ensure equity in public education. While optional, need-based learning will remain fee-based, schools are barred from mandating participation or mixing these with core curriculum.
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