Decree No. 115-CP Issuing the Regulation on the Operation of Foreign Vocational Schools in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Decree No. 115-CP of 1994 of the Government issuing the Regulation on the operation of foreign vocational schools in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, applicable to foreign vocational schools. This regulation takes effect from the date of signing and shall be implemented under the guidance of the Minister of Education and Training.

Document No.115-CP
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byVõ Văn Kiệt — Thủ tướng
Updated02/07/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date05/09/1994
Effective date05/09/1994
Expiry date24/01/2001
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 115-CP of 1994 of the Government issuing the Regulation on the operation of foreign vocational schools in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, applicable to foreign vocational schools. This regulation takes effect from the date of signing and shall be implemented under the guidance of the Minister of Education and Training.

Scope of application

Foreign vocational schools operate in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Key points

  • Foreign vocational schools → are permitted to operate in Vietnam but must comply with the Regulation issued together with this Decree.
  • The Minister of Education and Training → is responsible for guiding the implementation of the Regulation issued together with this Decree.
  • Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, heads of government agencies, chairpersons of provincial people's committees under the central government → are responsible for implementing this Decree.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positively: The Regulation on the operation of foreign vocational schools will help improve vocational training quality in Vietnam through international cooperation.
  • Negatively: It may cause difficulties for foreign vocational schools in complying with regulations if there is no specific guidance.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What do foreign vocational schools need to do to operate in Vietnam?

Foreign vocational schools need to comply with the Regulation issued together with Decree No. 115-CP, which shall be implemented under the guidance of the Minister of Education and Training.

Who is responsible for guiding the implementation of the Regulation?

The Minister of Education and Training is responsible for guiding the implementation of the Regulation issued together with this Decree.

When does this Decree take effect?

This Decree takes effect from the date of signing.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Decree?

Ministries, ministerial-level agencies, heads of government agencies, chairpersons of provincial people's committees under the central government are responsible for implementing this Decree.

To which locations does this Decree apply for foreign vocational schools operating there?

This Decree applies to foreign vocational schools operating in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Full text

THE GOVERNMENT

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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
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Number: 115-CP
Hanoi, September 5, 1994

DECREE

DECREE NO. 115-CP OF SEPTEMBER 5, 1994 ON THE ISSUANCE OF REGULATIONS ON THE OPERATIONS OF FOREIGN VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

THE GOVERNMENT

Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;

At the proposal of the Minister of Education and Training;

DECREE:

Article 1. Hereby promulgates the attached Regulations on the operations of foreign vocational schools in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Article 2. This Decree takes effect from the date of signature. The Minister of Education and Training shall be responsible for guiding the implementation of the attached Regulations.

Article 3. Ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, heads of governmental agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities shall be responsible for implementing this Decree.

PRIME MINISTER
PRIME MINISTER
(Signed)
Vo Van Kiet

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