Vietnam Expands Compulsory Education to Primary and Lower Secondary Levels from November 2026
Vietnam's government will implement Decree 353/2026/ND-CP, making primary and lower secondary education compulsory starting November 1, 2026. This aims to expand preschool education for 5-6 year olds, enforce compulsory schooling, and improve literacy rates.
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