Decision No. 16/2006/QĐ-BGDĐT Issuing the General Education Program

Decision No. 16/2006/QĐ-BGDĐT of the Ministry of Education and Training issuing the General Education Program, applicable to primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary levels. This decision replaces some previous decisions and takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Document No.16/2006/QĐ-BGDĐT
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byNguyễn Minh Hiển — Bộ trưởng
Updated29/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldUncategorized
Issued date05/05/2006
Effective date27/08/2006
Expiry date
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 16/2006/QĐ-BGDĐT of the Ministry of Education and Training issuing the General Education Program, applicable to primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary levels. This decision replaces some previous decisions and takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

Scope of application

General education institutions, including primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary levels.

Key points

  • Primary and Lower Secondary Levels: This decision replaces previous decisions (No. 43/2001/QĐ-BGD&ĐT and No. 03/2002/QĐ-BGD&ĐT).
  • Upper Secondary Level: Implemented from the 2006-2007 academic year for grade 10; from the 2007-2008 academic year for grades 10 and 11; from the 2008-2009 academic year for the entire upper secondary level.
  • This decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.
  • The General Education Program includes three main programs: primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary, along with twenty-three subjects and educational activities.
  • Relevant units are responsible for implementing this decision.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive: Improving the overall quality of general education through the implementation of the new program.
  • Negative: May encounter difficulties during the transition period, requiring resources and time to retrain teachers.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect fifteen days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

What previous decisions are replaced by this decision?

Previous decisions replaced by this decision include Decision No. 43/2001/QĐ-BGD&ĐT and Decision No. 03/2002/QĐ-BGD&ĐT for the primary and lower secondary levels, corresponding to the primary and lower secondary programs. For the upper secondary level, this decision replaces Decision No. 329/QĐ dated March 31, 1990, and Decision No. 04/2002/QĐ-BGD&ĐT.

To which educational levels does this decision apply?

This decision applies to primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary levels, including primary, lower secondary, and upper secondary levels.

What is the implementation timeline for this decision at the upper secondary level?

This decision is implemented from the 2006-2007 academic year for grade 10, from the 2007-2008 academic year for grades 10 and 11, and from the 2008-2009 academic year for the entire upper secondary level.

Which agencies are responsible for enforcing this decision?

Agencies responsible for enforcing this decision include the Director of the Office, the Deputy Minister of Secondary Education, the Deputy Minister of Primary Education, the Director of the Institute of Strategy and Educational Programs, the Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training, the Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities, and Directors of Departments of Education and Training.

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 16/2006/QD-BGDDT
Hanoi, May 5, 2006

Pursuant to …;

Issuing the General Secondary Education Program

____________________

 

THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

 

Pursuant to the Education Law dated June 14, 2005;

Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2002/ND-CP dated November 5, 2002 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

Pursuant to Decree No. 85/2003/ND-CP dated July 18, 2003 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

Pursuant to the conclusion of the National Council for Program Review of General Education dated April 5, 2006 and the proposal of the Director of the Institute of Strategy and Educational Programs;

At the proposal of the Head of the Secondary Education Department and the Head of the Primary Education Department.

 

Pursuant to …;

 

Article 1. The accompanying this Decision, the General Education Program includes:

1. The General Education Program - Common Issues;

2. The General Education Program for Elementary School, the General Education Program for Lower Secondary School, the General Education Program for Upper Secondary School;

3. The General Education Program for 23 subjects and educational activities.

Article 2. This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

For Elementary School and Lower Secondary School levels: This Decision replaces Decision No. 43/2001/QD-BGDDT dated November 9, 2001 of the Minister of Education and Training promulgating the Elementary School Program; Decision No. 03/2002/QD-BGDDT dated January 24, 2002 of the Minister of Education and Training promulgating the Lower Secondary School Program. For Upper Secondary School level: This Decision shall be implemented for grade 10 from the academic year 2006-2007, for grades 10 and 11 from the academic year 2007-2008. From the academic year 2008-2009, it shall be implemented for the Upper Secondary School level and replace Decision No. 329/QD dated March 31, 1990 of the Minister of Education and Training promulgating the objectives and training plans of upper secondary schools, Decision No. 04/2002/QD-BGDDT dated March 8, 2002 of the Minister of Education and Training promulgating the temporary regulations on the objectives and education plans of upper secondary schools.

Article 3. The Heads of the Office, the Heads of the Secondary Education Department, the Heads of the Primary Education Department, the Director of the Institute of Strategy and Educational Programs, the Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training, the Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally-administered cities, and the Directors of provincial Departments of Education and Training are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Minh Hien
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