Circular No. 28/2018/TT-BGDĐT Issuing the Vietnamese Language Program for Overseas Vietnamese

Circular No. 28/2018/TT-BGDĐT issues the Vietnamese Language Program for Overseas Vietnamese to meet the demand for learning Vietnamese of this community. The program applies to all educational institutions teaching Vietnamese to overseas Vietnamese.

Document No.28/2018/TT-BGDĐT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byNguyễn Văn Phúc — Thứ trưởng
Updated13/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldEducation
Issued date26/11/2018
Effective date11/01/2019
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 28/2018/TT-BGDĐT issues the Vietnamese Language Program for Overseas Vietnamese to meet the demand for learning Vietnamese of this community. The program applies to all educational institutions teaching Vietnamese to overseas Vietnamese.

Scope of application

Educational institutions teaching Vietnamese to overseas Vietnamese

Key points

  • The Vietnamese Language Program is issued to meet the learning needs of the overseas Vietnamese community (Article 1).
  • The program applies to all educational institutions teaching Vietnamese to overseas Vietnamese (Article 2).
  • This Circular takes effect from January 11, 2019 (Article 3).
  • Relevant units and organizations and individuals involved in teaching Vietnamese to overseas Vietnamese must implement this Circular (Article 4).
  • The program is compiled based on specific legal grounds, including the Education Law and Government Decrees on education.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Enhance the ability to use Vietnamese for overseas Vietnamese.
  • Help maintain and develop Vietnamese culture in the overseas Vietnamese community.
  • It may create financial and time burdens for educational institutions when they have to adjust their teaching programs to comply with the new Circular.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this Vietnamese Language Program apply to?

Applies to all educational institutions teaching Vietnamese to overseas Vietnamese (Article 2).

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect from January 11, 2019 (Article 3).

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
Number: 28/2018/TT-BGDĐT
Hanoi, November 26, 2018

CIRCULAR

Issuing the Vietnamese Language Program for Overseas Vietnamese

 

         Camendn cThe Education Law dated June 14, 2005; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Education Law dated January 25,1 ARTICLE 4. Finished traditional medicine is a form of traditional medicine that has undergone production processes, including packaging and labeling, using traditional or modern methods, belonging to one of the following forms: pills, liquids, tea, powder, extract, and other forms.

         Pursuant to Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Education Law;

         Pursuant to Decree No. 32/2011/NĐ-CP dated May 11, 2011 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 75/2006/NĐ-CP dated August 2, 2006 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain articles of the Education Law;

         Pursuant to Decree No. 69/2017/NĐ-CP dated May 25, 2017 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training;

        Pursuant to Decision No. 14/QĐ-TTg dated January 14, 2017 of the Prime Minister approving the Project "Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning Vietnamese for Overseas Vietnamese";â           Improving the effectiveness of teaching and learning Vietnamese for overseas Vietnamese;

         Pursuant to the Minutes of the Review Board for the Vietnamese Language Program for Overseas Vietnamese dated December 22, 2017;

         Pursuant to the proposal of the Director of the Department of Continuing Education;

         The Minister of Education and Training issues this Circular on the issuance of the Vietnamese Language Program for Overseas Vietnamese.

        Article 1. The Vietnamese Language Program for Overseas Vietnamese issued together with this Circular shall be promulgated.

        Article 2. The Vietnamese Language Program for Overseas Vietnamese issued together with this Circular shall apply to all educational institutions teaching Vietnamese to overseas Vietnamese to meet the needs of the overseas Vietnamese community for learning Vietnamese.

        Article 3. This Circular shall take effect from January 11, 2019.

        Article 4. The Heads of the Office, Directors of the Department of Continuing Education, Heads of units related to the Ministry of Education and Training, Directors of provincial Departments of Education and Training, organizations, and individuals involved in teaching Vietnamese to overseas Vietnamese are responsible for implementing this Circular.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Van Phuc

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