Decision No. 32/2005/QD-BGD on the issuance of the Regulation on recognizing national standard primary schools

DECISION OF THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Regarding the issuance of the Regulation on Recognizing Primary Schools Meeting National Standards

 

MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

 

Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2002/NĐ-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/NĐ-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 Decree No. 166/2004/NĐ-CP dated September 16, 2004 of the Government stipulating responsibilities for state management of education;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Department of Primary Education,

 

DECISION:

 

Article 1. This Decision promulgates the Regulation on Recognizing Primary Schools Meeting National Standards.

Article 2. This Decision takes effect 15 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. This Decision replaces Decision No. 1366/GD-ĐT dated April 26, 1997 of the Minister of Education and Training on the issuance of the Regulation on Recognizing Primary Schools Meeting National Standards for the period 1996-2000.

Article 3. The Permanent Secretaries, Directors of the Department of Primary Education, Heads of units under the Ministry of Education and Training related to this matter, Chairmen of Provincial People's Committees, and Directors of Departments of Education and Training at provincial level are responsible for implementing this Decision./.

 

REGULATIONS

 

Regulation on Recognizing Primary Schools Meeting National Standards

(Issued together with Decision No. 32/2005/QĐ-BGD&ĐT dated October 24, 2005)

of the Minister of Education and Training)

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation and Applicability

Article 1. This Regulation stipulates standards, inspection procedures, and recognition criteria for primary schools meeting national standards.

Article 2. This Regulation applies to all types of primary schools.

Article 2. Levels of Recognition

Primary schools meeting national standards are divided into two levels: Level 1 and Level 2.

Point 1. Level 1 sets necessary standards for primary schools meeting national standards to ensure comprehensive quality educational activities.

Point 2. Level 2 sets necessary standards for primary schools meeting national standards to ensure higher-quality comprehensive educational activities, laying the groundwork for approaching the development level of primary schools in advanced countries in the region and worldwide.

Article 3. Principles

Point 1. Primary schools proposed for inspection and recognition must have independent facilities, include all grades of the entire primary level, and have received the title of advanced primary school in the previous academic year.

Point 2. Primary schools that meet the standards set out in Chapter II of this Regulation may request competent authorities to inspect, review, and recognize them as meeting national standards at the corresponding level. Schools that fail to meet the standards upon inspection must continue striving to meet them and can only be re-inspected in the following academic year.

Point 3. The standards for primary schools meeting national standards are mandatory and equally valued for inspection, review, and recognition. These standards serve as a basis for local authorities at all levels to develop plans for investment in primary education.

Article 4. Duration of Recognition

The duration of recognition for primary schools meeting national standards is five years from the date of signing the recognition decision. During this period, if recognized schools violate the standards, they will be reviewed based on the nature and severity of the violations to determine whether to continue recognizing them as meeting national standards or not.

Five years after the recognition decision is signed, schools must self-assess and submit files to the competent authorities for re-inspection and recognition.

Chapter II

NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS MEETING NATIONAL STANDARDS

Section 1

NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS MEETING NATIONAL STANDARDS LEVEL 1

Article 5. Organization and Management

1. Management Work

Point a) The school develops annual, semester, monthly, and weekly activity plans; has development directions for each period; and implements plans according to schedule.

Point b) The principal, deputy principals, and heads of specialized and administrative departments manage teachers' and staff's work and administrative affairs in accordance with the School Regulations and the Civil Servants Law.

Point c) Efficiently manages and utilizes facilities to support teaching and other educational activities.

Point d) Properly archives all records and books for management purposes.

Point e) Adheres to financial management regulations.

Point g) There are no teachers, officials, or staff members disciplined with warnings or higher penalties.

Clause 2. Principal and Deputy Principals

Point a) Principal

- Has a minimum of a bachelor's degree in education.

- Has at least five years of teaching experience (excluding probationary period).

- Has been trained in political ideology and school management.

- Possesses good moral character; firm ideological stance.

- Has professional expertise.

- Has school management skills.

- Is healthy.

- Effectively fulfills the duties of a primary school principal.

Point b) Deputy Principal

- Has a minimum of a bachelor's degree in education.

- Has at least three years of teaching experience (excluding probationary period).

- Has been trained in political ideology and school management.

- Possesses good moral character; firm ideological stance.

- Has professional expertise.

- Has school management skills.

- Is healthy.

- Effectively fulfills the duties of a primary school deputy principal.

Clause 3. Organizations, Associations, and Councils within the School

Point a) Organizations, associations, and councils within the school are effectively organized and operate.

Point b) Democratic regulations are effectively implemented in school operations.

Clause 4. Compliance with Party Leadership and Local Administration

Point a) The school implements directives and resolutions of the Party related to primary education, complies with local administration management, and actively advises the Party Committee and local administration on specific measures to lead school activities according to educational goals and plans.

Point b) The school follows direct professional guidance from the Department of Education and Training, promptly reports primary education conditions to the Department of Education and Training.

Article 6. Teaching Staff

1. Quantity and Training Level

a) Ensure sufficient quantity and types of teachers as stipulated by current regulations.

b) Ensure teaching of all compulsory subjects at primary school level.

c) At least 90% of teachers must meet the training standard requirements, including at least 20% of teachers exceeding the training standard requirements.

d) Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, and Information Technology teachers who have not undergone primary school teacher training must be trained and obtain a primary school teaching certificate.

2. Moral Qualities, Professional Ethics, and Specialized Knowledge

a) All teachers must possess good moral qualities and professional ethics, and be responsible for students.

b) At least 20% of teachers must achieve the title of Excellent Teacher at the district (city, town) level or higher.

c) At least 50% of teachers must achieve the title of Excellent Teacher at the school level.

d) There should be no teachers with poor professional knowledge or skills.

3. Professional Activities

a) Subject groups organize activities according to regulations.

b) The school regularly organizes activities such as professional exchanges, specialized seminars, and field trips to learn from other schools, and provides specific reports and evaluations for each activity. each subject and provide a specific evaluation report for each activity.

4. Training and Development Plan

a) Develop plans to build the teaching staff and implement training programs so that all teachers meet and exceed the training standards.

b) Strictly implement regular training programs and summer training programs as directed by the Ministry.

c) Each teacher has a plan and implements self-training to improve their professional knowledge and skills.

Article 7. School Facilities and Equipment

1. Campus, Playgrounds, and Training Areas

a) The campus area of the school must comply with the health standards for schools issued by the Ministry of Health under Decision No. 1221/2000/QĐ-BYT dated April 18, 2000: not less than 6m² per student in urban and town areas; not less than 10m² per student in other regions.²/1 student for urban areas, city districts; not less than 10m²/1 student for the remaining regions.

For schools located in urban and town areas and towns built before 1997, due to special difficulties, the calculation of the campus area can be based on the usable floor area, provided it meets the above requirements; there must be a multi-purpose hall that ensures students can practice regularly and effectively, and organize at least one practical learning session outside the classroom per month.

b) The playgrounds and sports fields (or multi-purpose halls) must be arranged and constructed according to regulations; the schoolyard must have shade trees and grass.

2. Classrooms

a) The school shall have a maximum of 30 classes, with a maximum of 35 students per class.

b) There must be sufficient classrooms for each class.

The average classroom area must not be less than 1m² per student.²/1 student.

3. Library

The library must meet the standard requirements for secondary school libraries as stipulated in Decision No. 01/2003/QĐ-BGD&ĐT dated January 2, 2003, and Decision No. 01/2004/QĐ-BGD&ĐT dated January 29, 2004, issued by the Minister of Education and Training.

4. Functional Rooms

There must be functional rooms: Principal's Office, Deputy Principal's Office, Teachers' Room, Youth Union Activities Room, Art Education Room, School Health Room, Educational Equipment Room, and Permanent Office.

5. Educational facilities and equipment

5. Educational Equipment and Facilities

a) In the classroom, there must be sufficient desks and chairs for teachers and students, equipped with ventilation systems. Desks, chairs, blackboards, lecterns, lighting systems, and classroom decorations must comply with regulations.

b) Adequate educational equipment as specified in the minimum list prescribed by the Ministry must be provided.

6. Sanitation Conditions

a) Ensure green, clean, beautiful, quiet, ventilated, and convenient conditions for students to study.

Article 8. Implementation of Socialization in Education

1. Grassroots Education Congresses, Grassroots Education Councils, Parent-Teacher Associations

a) The school shall cooperate with the community to organize grassroots education congresses on a regular basis with practical content.

b) The school shall play a core role in the grassroots education council, proactively proposing specific measures to implement policies and plans set forth by the education congress.

c) The parent-teacher association shall operate consistently and effectively in collaborating with the school to educate students.

2. Activities of Families and Communities to Build a Healthy Educational Environment for School - Family - Society

a) Conduct various forms of promotional activities to increase community understanding of primary education goals, content, methods, and student assessment, creating conditions for community participation in achieving primary education goals and plans.

b) The school shall coordinate with parents through a division of labor and cooperation mechanism to jointly educate children and create favorable conditions for their studies; ensuring regular communication between the school, teachers, and families through effective information exchange methods such as teacher-parent meetings, communication books, etc.

c) Organize specific educational activities such as moral education, lifestyle education, legal education, cultural, artistic, and physical education.

3. Participation of Families and Communities in Increasing Material Bases for Schools

Mobilize contributions of labor and funds from organizations, individuals, and families to build material bases; increase teaching and learning equipment, reward excellent teachers and students, and support poor students.

Article 9. Educational Activities and Quality

1. Implementation of Educational Programs and Plans

a) Teach all subjects according to the prescribed program and plan.

b) At least 20% of the total number of students study two sessions per day. Develop annual plans to increase the number of students studying two sessions per day.

c) Organize extracurricular educational activities for students effectively.

d) Effectively implement remedial work for weak students.

2. Implementation of Innovative Teaching Methods and Student Assessment

a) Implement innovative teaching methods as directed by authorized educational management agencies.

b) Utilize functional rooms, libraries, and educational equipment effectively and regularly.

c) Strictly implement student evaluation and classification according to regulations.

3. Implementation of Universal Primary Education - Illiteracy Eradication Goals (UPP-IEM)

a) Participate in implementing UPP-IEM tasks at the local level; develop age-appropriate UPP plans; prevent illiteracy recurrence.

b) Organize the "National Day for Sending Children to School" effectively, mobilizing at least 97% of children of appropriate age to attend school.

c) Maintain student enrollment rates, with dropout rates under 1%.

4. Quality and Effectiveness of Education by Grade Level

a) Promotion rate and completion rate of the primary education curriculum reach at least 95%.

b) Rate of students fulfilling all four primary education tasks (or receiving Good or Very Good conduct grades) reaches at least 95%.

c) Rate of students achieving Excellent and Advanced titles reaches at least 10% and 40%, respectively.

d) Rate of students classified as Weak (for subjects graded by points) and Incomplete (for subjects graded by comments) does not exceed 5%.

e) Training effectiveness (rate of students completing the primary education curriculum within five years) reaches at least 90%.

Section 2

NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS AT LEVEL 2

Article 10. Organization and Management

In addition to the provisions set forth in Article 5 of this Regulation, the following criteria are adjusted and supplemented:

1. Implementation and Effectiveness of Management

a) The school has detailed plans for specialized activities for each academic year, semester, month, and week.

b) Management is conducted fairly, democratically, and transparently.

c) Information technology is utilized in management to enhance quality and effectiveness.

d) Management is carried out creatively, leveraging teachers' and staff members' capabilities in building and developing the school.

e) A training program is organized for teachers to improve their awareness and professional skills, with at least 50 class hours per academic year.

Clause 2. Principal and Deputy Principals

a) The principal and deputy principals must have a minimum educational qualification from a college of primary education or higher.

b) They must have been trained to enhance their political and school management professional knowledge.

Article 11. Teaching Staff

In addition to the provisions set forth in Article 6 of this Regulation, the following criteria are adjusted and supplemented:

1. Quantity and Qualification

All teachers must meet the required qualifications, including at least 30% who hold advanced qualifications; there should be teachers specializing in Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, and Computer Science; and a full-time teacher responsible for the Ho Chi Minh Youth Vanguard Team. electronic media in Vietnam meet the training standards; have specialized teachers for Physical Education, Music, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, and Information Technology subjects; have a full-time teacher responsible for the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.

2. Moral Qualities, Professional Ethics, and Specialized Knowledge

a) Teachers must be innovative, flexibly applying various teaching methods. Each teacher must submit at least one report on improving teaching methods annually. b) Teachers must develop individual lesson plans for outstanding and underperforming students.

c) At least 30% of teachers must achieve the title of Excellent Teacher at the district (city, town) level or higher.

d) Teachers must utilize information technology in teaching.

e) Teachers must show deep affection for students and dedication to their profession.

g) Teachers must fully participate in all professional activities and social activities organized by the school or jointly organized.

h) Teachers must have a development plan after being evaluated according to the Vocational Standards issued by the Ministry of Education and Training. This plan must be kept in their personal file.

Article 12. School Facilities and Equipment

In addition to the provisions set forth in Article 7 of this Regulation, the following criteria are adjusted and supplemented:

1. Student Desks and Chairs

Student desks must accommodate two students, with each seat width not less than 0.5 meters. Chairs must be separate from desks and have backrests. The dimensions (height, width, depth) of desks and chairs must correspond to each other and match the students' body sizes. These dimensions must comply with the health regulations for schools issued by the Ministry of Health under Decision No. 1221/2000/QĐ-BYT dated April 18, 2000.

Student desks are two-seater desks, with each seat width not less than 0.5m. The chairs must be separate from the desks and have backrests. The dimensions (height, width, depth) of the desks and chairs must correspond to each other and be suitable for the students' stature. The sizes of student desks and chairs comply with the hygiene regulations for schools issued by the Ministry of Health under Decision No. 1221/2000/QĐ-BYT dated April 18, 2000, of the Minister of Health.

2. Blackboards

The size, color, and method of hanging blackboards must comply with the health regulations for schools issued by the Ministry of Health. Blackboards must be glare-resistant.

3. Functional Rooms

a) Separate rooms must be provided for teaching Music, Fine Arts, and Computer Science.

b) Functional rooms and libraries must maintain daily activity logs.

c) There must be a room for teaching students with special difficulties individually.

4. Educational Tools and Equipment

a) Classrooms must be equipped with filing cabinets for teachers' and students' materials.

b) The school must provide modern office equipment (such as computers, photocopiers) to support teaching activities.

c) Teaching aids and equipment must be updated annually and used effectively.

d) The school must have a common archive for storing documents and files.

Article 13. Implementation of the policy to socialize education

In addition to the provisions stipulated in Article 8 of this Regulation, adjust and supplement the following criteria:

1. Publicize the sources of income of the school.

2. Maintain a record book and sign an annual memorandum between the school and the People's Committee of the commune (ward) regarding the ratio of students enrolled at the beginning of each academic year (especially for children with disabilities).

Article 14. Educational activities and educational quality

In addition to the provisions stipulated in Article 9 of this Regulation, adjust and supplement the following criteria:

1. Implementation of Educational Programs and Plans

a) Develop specific educational plans to nurture students with talents and improve the level of students who perform poorly, and plans for inclusive education (if there are students with disabilities in the area).

b) At least 50% of the total number of students attend school for two sessions per day. Develop annual plans to achieve the goal of organizing two sessions per day for most students.

c) Allocate time for students to study and participate in extracurricular activities outdoors.

d) Set an appropriate educational theme each academic year that fits the unique characteristics of the school.

2. Implement the target of universal primary education at the correct age

a) The commune (ward, town) where the school is located has been recognized as meeting the national standard for universal primary education at the correct age.

b) Develop specific plans and measures to mobilize all children of school age to attend school and support students with particularly difficult circumstances to maintain attendance rates and reduce the rate of grade repetition.

3. Quality and effectiveness of education measured by class levels

a) The ratio of students advancing to the next grade and completing the primary school curriculum reaches over 98%.

b) The ratio of students receiving full marks on the four tasks of primary school students (or being rated as Good or Very Good in conduct) reaches at least 99%.

c) The ratio of students achieving the title of Excellent Student reaches at least 25%, and Advanced Students reaches at least 40%.

d) The ratio of students rated as Weak (for subjects evaluated by scores) and Not Completed (for subjects evaluated by comments) does not exceed 1%.

e) Training effectiveness (the ratio of students completing the primary school curriculum after five years of study) reaches at least 95%.

g) Archive examination papers from the last two academic years. Fully archive mid-term examination papers of students. For students with disabilities, fully archive regular examination papers.

h) Students leave textbooks in the classroom, only bringing home assignments as required by teachers for specific student groups.

4. Reform teaching methods

a) There should be no situation where students are forced to clasp their hands on the desk while listening to the teacher's lecture.

b) There should be no situation where teachers harm students in front of the class.

c) There should be no instances where teachers criticize students' shortcomings in front of parents.

d) Conduct an initial assessment of students' quality at the start of the academic year according to the guidance of the Ministry. The results of the school's student quality assessment must align with the inspection results of the inspection team.

Chapter III

INSPECTION, REVIEW, AND RECOGNITION OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS

MEETING NATIONAL STANDARDS

Article 15. Procedures for Inspection, Review, and Recognition

The procedures for inspecting, reviewing, and recognizing primary schools meeting national standards at Level 1 and Level 2 are identical and consist of the following specific steps:

1. The school and the Commune Education Council (hereinafter referred to collectively as the commune level) conduct inspections and evaluations according to the criteria set out in Chapter II of this Regulation for Level 1 or Level 2. If the school meets the standards, the Chairman of the Commune People's Committee submits a proposal to the District People's Committee (hereinafter referred to collectively as the district level) to organize a review of the inspection and evaluation results.

2. The district-level inspection team (comprising representatives of relevant agencies designated by the Chairman of the District People's Committee) conducts a review of the commune-level inspection and evaluation results, reports the review results to the Chairman of the District People's Committee. If the school meets the standards, the Chairman of the District People's Committee submits a proposal to the Provincial People's Committee (hereinafter referred to collectively as the provincial level) to organize a review of the inspection and evaluation results.

3. The provincial-level inspection team (comprising representatives of relevant agencies designated by the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee) conducts a review of the commune-level and district-level inspection and evaluation results, reports the review results to the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee. If the school meets the standards at a certain level, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee issues a decision recognizing and awarding the certificate of recognition for the primary school meeting the national standards at that level.

4. Model of the Certificate of Recognition for Primary Schools Meeting National Standards at Level 1 and Level 2 as prescribed (Annex 1).

Article 16. Content of Inspection and Evaluation

1. Listening to the school's general report based on the standards for national-level primary schools achieving standard level 1 or level 2. or level 2.

2. Inspection according to the standards through the following tasks:

a) Inspecting files and records: land registry books, universal primary education records, student assessment tracking logs, academic transcripts, communication logs between families and schools, lists of students completing the primary curriculum, principals' annual plans, teachers' teaching plans, school property logs... and other relevant documents and records requested by the inspection team.

b) Inspecting the school's physical facilities, equipment, and library.

c) Collecting opinions from individuals and organizations within and outside the school regarding the school, its activities, and related issues, if deemed necessary.

d) Observing classes and assessing the quality of teaching by teachers and learning by students. .

e) Preparing minutes comparing the school's student quality survey results with those of the inspection team's testing.

3. Drafting inspection and evaluation minutes for each standard and concluding overall assessments of the standards.

Article 17. Documents for Recognition Inspection

The application documents for recognizing national-standard primary schools submitted to the provincial People's Committee include:

1. Reports from the school on each content as prescribed for building national-standard primary schools.

2. The document proposing recognition of national-standard primary schools by the Chairman of the District People's Committee.

3. Minutes of the Minimum Quality Level inspection (Annex 2).

4. Minutes of the National Standard Primary School inspection (Annex 3).

Chapter IV

RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT LEVELS

Article 18. Responsibilities of the School

The School Management Board is responsible for advising the local Party committee and administration on planning to build and develop the school to meet national-standard criteria; maintaining, preserving, and enhancing achievements after being recognized as meeting national standards.

Article 19. Responsibilities of management levels in education

1. Departments of Education and Training at local levels have the responsibility to:

a) Advise the People's Committees at all levels on planning to invest in and build primary schools in their areas to meet national standards.

b) Urge, supervise, and inspect primary schools in their efforts to achieve standards and maintain achieved standards.

c) Advise the People's Committees at all levels on requesting the Provincial People's Committee Chairman to revoke the Decision and Certificate of Recognition of National Standards for schools that have been recognized but fail to maintain and enhance their achievements.

d) Annually conduct summaries and evaluations of the movement to build national-standard schools in their areas.

e) Report every six months on the construction and recognition of national-standard primary schools to the Ministry of Education and Training (Primary Education Department).

2. The Ministry of Education and Training has the responsibility to:

a) Summarize and evaluate the construction and recognition of national-standard primary schools nationwide.

b) Supervise and inspect regions in their assessment and recognition of national-standard primary schools.

c) Request the Provincial People's Committee Chairman to revoke the Decision and Certificate of Recognition of National Standards for schools that have been recognized but fail to maintain their achievements. /