Circular No. 36/2021/TT-BGDĐT promulgating the Secondary Education Continuation Program

Circular No. 36/2021/TT-BGDĐT promulgating the Secondary Education Continuation Program, replacing the old program from the 2021-2022 academic year onwards. This document specifies the implementation schedule for the new program for each class.

Document No.36/2021/TT-BGDĐT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byNguyễn Hữu Độ — Thứ trưởng
Updated14/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldUncategorized
Issued date24/12/2021
Effective date08/02/2022
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 36/2021/TT-BGDĐT promulgating the Secondary Education Continuation Program, replacing the old program from the 2021-2022 academic year onwards. This document specifies the implementation schedule for the new program for each class.

Scope of application

Citizens, businesses, and organizations related to secondary education continuation

Key points

  • The Secondary Education Continuation Program is promulgated from the 2021-2022 academic year (Article 2)
  • The implementation schedule for the new program for each class specifically: Grade 6 from the 2021-2022 academic year, Grade 7 from the 2022-2023 academic year, Grade 8 from the 2023-2024 academic year, and Grade 9 from the 2024-2025 academic year (Article 2)
  • The old program will be applied until the new program is implemented (Article 3)

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To improve the quality of education for citizens who did not have the opportunity to complete secondary school
  • To create favorable conditions for workers to continue their studies and enhance their qualifications
  • affected parties: educational management units and schools must implement according to the specified schedule

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does the Secondary Education Continuation Program take effect?

This Circular takes effect from February 8, 2022.

What is the implementation schedule for the new program for each class?

The program is implemented according to the following schedule: Grade 6 from the 2021-2022 academic year, Grade 7 from the 2022-2023 academic year, Grade 8 from the 2023-2024 academic year, and Grade 9 from the 2024-2025 academic year.

Until when will the old program be applied?

The old program will be applied until the new program is implemented.

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 36/2021/TT-BGDĐT
Hanoi, December 24, 2021

CIRCULAR
BIssuing the Secondary School Continuing Education Program

Pursuant to the Education Law dated June 14, 2019;

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 Decree No. 127/2018/NĐ-CP dated September 21, 2018 of the Government stipulating responsibilities for state management of education;

Pursuant to the Evaluation Board's Minutes on the Secondary School Continuing Education Program;

At the request of the Director of the Department of Continuing Education;

The Minister of Education and Training issues this Circular on the Secondary School Continuing Education Program.

Article 1. Attached to this Circular is the Secondary School Continuing Education Program.

Article 2. The Secondary School Continuing Education Program shall be implemented according to the following schedule:

1. From the 2021-2022 school year for Grade 6.

2. From the 2022-2023 school year for Grade 7.

3. From the 2023-2024 school year for Grade 8.

4. From the 2024-2025 school year for Grade 9.

Article 3. This Circular takes effect from February 8, 2022, and replaces Decision No. 48/2002/QĐ-BGD&ĐT dated November 27, 2002, of the Minister of Education and Training on the Secondary School Supplementary Education Program.

The Secondary School Supplementary Education Program issued pursuant to Decision No. 48/2002/QĐ-BGD&ĐT dated November 27, 2002, of the Minister of Education and Training shall continue to be applied until the provisions of Article 2 of this Circular are implemented.

For Grade 6 students enrolled in the 2021-2022 school year before the effective date of this Circular, the current program shall continue to be implemented until the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Article 4. The Director of the Office, the Head of the Department of Continuing Education, the Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training, the Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees, the Directors of Departments of Education and Training, and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Nguyen Huu Do

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