Decree No. 331/ND-LB stipulates additional teaching allowances for teachers at all levels.

This decree specifies the additional teaching allowance for teachers from primary to preparatory university level, with allowance amounts varying according to grade level and number of extra hours taught. Teachers are not permitted to teach more than a certain number of hours per week or classes in the case of primary school.

Document No.331/NĐ-LB
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Updated20/06/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date02/06/1956
Effective date01/01/1956
Expiry date
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

This decree specifies the additional teaching allowance for teachers from primary to preparatory university level, with allowance amounts varying according to grade level and number of extra hours taught. Teachers are not permitted to teach more than a certain number of hours per week or classes in the case of primary school.

Scope of application

Teachers within the education sector; officials from other sectors and private individuals invited to lecture

Key points

  • Primary school teachers: Receive an allowance of 13,000 VND per month for teaching one additional class, or 500 VND per day if only teaching on certain days (Article 1).
  • Secondary and high school teachers: Receive allowances of 600 VND and 800 VND per hour respectively (Article 1).
  • Preparatory university lecturers: Receive an allowance of 1,000 VND per hour (Article 1).
  • The maximum number of additional teaching hours for teachers shall not exceed six hours per week; in the case of primary school, they may not teach more than one class (Article 2).
  • Teachers providing extra classes at any level will receive allowances according to the rate applicable to that level (Article 3).
  • Officials from other sectors and private individuals are entitled to double the allowance compared to regular teachers (Article 4).

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Teachers who earn additional income through teaching extra classes are encouraged to utilize their free time for lecturing.
  • Students and parents benefit from teachers' willingness to provide educational services outside of regular hours.
  • However, the maximum number of hours regulation may pose difficulties for teachers seeking to increase their income through extra classes.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How much do primary school teachers receive when teaching an additional class?

13,000 VND per month (Article 1)

What is the allowance rate for secondary and high school teachers?

600 VND per hour (Article 1)

How many hours can a teacher teach extra in a week at most?

Not more than six hours per week; specifically, primary school teachers may not teach more than one class (Article 2)

Full text

 

JOINT DECREE

REGULATING ADDITIONAL TEACHING ALLOWANCE FOR TEACHERS AT ALL LEVELS

MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS

MINISTER OF FINANCE

Pursuant to Decree No. 119/SL dated July 9, 1946 establishing the Ministry of Education;

Pursuant to Decree No. 76/SL dated May 20, 1950 promulgating the Regulations for Civil Servants Supporting Government Work;

After consultation between the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Ministry of Finance,

DECREE:

Article 1. Teachers in the education sector, in addition to their officially mandated teaching hours per week as prescribed, if required to teach additional classes will receive an additional allowance for extra teaching as follows:

- Primary school teachers: VND 13,000 per month for one additional class, or VND 500 per day if only teaching a few days.

- Secondary school teachers: VND 600 per hour.

- High school teachers: VND 800 per hour.

- University adjunct professors: VND 1,000 per hour.

Article 2. The maximum number of additional teaching hours for a teacher shall not exceed six hours per week. For primary schools, no more than one additional class is allowed.

Article 3. Teachers providing extra classes at any level will receive the allowance corresponding to that level's rate.

Article 4. Staff from other sectors and education sector staff not engaged in teaching duties, if invited to teach for a certain number of hours due to necessity, shall also be paid according to the rates set forth in Article 1.

For private individuals, double the rate will apply.

Article 5. A Circular from the Ministry of Education will provide guidance on implementing this Decree.

Article 6. This Decree shall take effect as of January 1, 1956. Any provisions contrary to this Decree are hereby abolished.

Article 7. The Heads of the Ministries' Offices, Directors of Personnel Departments at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Directors of Financial Management Departments for Public Services at the Ministry of Finance, and Directors of General Education Departments at the Ministry of Education, as well as Chairmen of Administrative Committees in all regions shall implement this Decree accordingly./.

MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS





Phan Ke Toai

K. T.  MINISTER OF FINANCE
DEPUTY MINISTER




Trinh Van Binh

MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING





Nguyen Van Huyen

 

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