Circular No. 46/2020/TT-BGDĐT promulgates the National Defense and Security Education Program for Secondary Schools

Circular No. 46/2020/TT-BGDĐT promulgates the National Defense and Security Education Program for Secondary Schools, stipulating the teaching content on national defense and security education for secondary school students. This document shall take effect from January 11, 2021.

Document No.46/2020/TT-BGDĐT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byNguyễn Văn Phúc — Thứ trưởng
Updated14/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldUncategorized
Issued date24/11/2020
Effective date11/01/2021
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 46/2020/TT-BGDĐT promulgates the National Defense and Security Education Program for Secondary Schools, stipulating the teaching content on national defense and security education for secondary school students. This document shall take effect from January 11, 2021.

Scope of application

secondary schools, general education schools with multiple levels including secondary level, and related organizations and individuals

Key points

  • Secondary schools must implement the teaching of the National Defense and Security Education subject according to the Program attached to this Circular.
  • The National Defense and Security Education Program for Secondary Schools shall be applied from January 11, 2021.
  • This Circular replaces Circular No. 02/2017/TT-BGDĐT promulgating the National Defense and Security Education Program in Secondary Schools.
  • The National Defense and Security Education Program for Secondary Schools stipulates the teaching content on national defense and security education for students.
  • Relevant agencies and organizations must perform their tasks as prescribed in this Circular to ensure the effective implementation of the National Defense and Security Education Program for Secondary Schools.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • To enhance students' awareness of national defense and security education at the secondary school level.
  • Secondary schools must adjust their teaching programs to align with the new Program.
  • Strengthen the responsibility of relevant agencies and organizations in implementing the Program.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Circular No. 46/2020/TT-BGDĐT replaces which Circular?

Circular No. 46/2020/TT-BGDĐT replaces Circular No. 02/2017/TT-BGDĐT.

When is the National Defense and Security Education Program for Secondary Schools implemented?

This Program shall be implemented from January 11, 2021.

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

NUMBER: 46/2020/TT-BGDĐT
Hanoi,DATE: November 24, 2020

CIRCULAR

ISSUING THE CURRICULUM FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY EDUCATION AT UPPER SECONDARY SCHOOLS

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;

Based on the Law on National Defense Education and Security dated June 19, 2013;

Pursuant to the Education Law dated June 14, 2019;

Decree No. The Minister of Education and Training issues this Circular to issue the Curriculum for National Defense and Security Education at Upper Secondary Schools.This Circular is promulgated with the Curriculum for National Defense and Security Education at Upper Secondary Schools attached hereto.

At the proposal of the Director of the Department of National Defense and Security Education;

This Circular applies to upper secondary schools, general education schools offering multiple levels including upper secondary level (hereinafter referred to as upper secondary schools), and related organizations and individuals..

Article 1. This Circular takes effect from January 11, 2021 and replaces Circular No. 02/2017/TT-BGDĐT dated January 13, 2017 of the Minister of Education and Training on the Curriculum for National Defense and Security Education in Upper Secondary Schools.

Article 2. The Director of the Office, Heads of Departments of National Defense and Security Education under the Ministry of Education and Training; Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees directly under the Central Government; Directors of Departments of Education and Training; Principals of upper secondary schools; and related organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

Article 3. This Circular takes effect from January 11, 2021, and replaces Circular No. 02/2017/TT-BGDĐT dated January 13, 2017, issued by the Minister of Education and Training on the National Defense and Security Education Program in secondary schools.

Article 4. The Director of the Office, the Head of the Department of National Defense and Security Education under the Ministry of Education and Training; Heads of relevant units under the Ministry of Education and Training; Chairpersons of Provincial People's Committees and Municipal People's Committees directly under the Central Government; Directors of Departments of Education and Training; Principals of secondary schools; organizations and individuals concerned are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER

Nguyen Van Phuc

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