Decree No. 16 Regarding the Establishment of the "School Inspector" Rank

Decree No. 16 of 1945 established the school inspector rank to oversee the implementation of educational programs issued by the Democratic Republic Government. This document specifies the functions and duties of school inspectors at the secondary and primary levels.

Document No.16
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityCentral Account
Signed byVõ Nguyên Giáp — Bộ trưởng
Updated18/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued08/09/1945
Effective23/09/1945
In force from
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decree No. 16 of 1945 established the school inspector rank to oversee the implementation of educational programs issued by the Democratic Republic Government. This document specifies the functions and duties of school inspectors at the secondary and primary levels.

Scope of application

All educational institutions within the territory of Vietnam

Key points

  • Educational institutions → must comply with oversight by the school inspector rank regarding educational programs issued by the Government → Article I.
  • Mr. Đặng Thai Mai → was appointed as the National Secondary School Inspector → Article II.
  • Mr. Nguyễn Hữu Tảo → was appointed as the National Primary School Inspector → Article II.
  • Educational institutions and citizens will have stricter oversight regarding the implementation of educational programs, helping to improve teaching and learning quality.
  • The education sector has an additional specialized inspection department to oversee educational activities in accordance with government regulations.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Educational institutions must strictly adhere to educational programs and requirements issued by the Government.
  • The establishment of the school inspectorate enhances the effectiveness of state management in the field of education.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who was appointed as the National Secondary School Inspector?

Mr. Đặng Thai Mai was appointed as the National Secondary School Inspector.

Who was appointed as the National Primary School Inspector?

Mr. Nguyễn Hữu Tảo was appointed as the National Primary School Inspector.

Full text

DECREE-LAW

No. 16 dated September 8, 1945

CHAIRMAN OF THE PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

At the request of the Minister of National Education,

 

ISSUES THE DECREE-LAW:

Clause I: Establishes a school inspection post throughout Vietnam to oversee compliance with the educational curriculum set by the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.

Clause II: Appoints Mr. Đặng Thai Mai as Inspector General for Secondary Education and Mr. Nguyễn Hữu Tảo as Inspector General for Primary Education nationwide.

Clause III: The Ministers of Interior, Finance, and National Education shall implement this decree-law within the scope of their respective authorities./.

 

 

Võ Nguyên Giáp

(Signed)

 

 

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