Circular No. 49/2021/TT-BGDĐT promulgates the regulations on the organization and operation of independent preschool groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent kindergartens of private and public-private partnership types.

Circular No. 49/2021/TT-BGDĐT promulgates the regulations on the organization and operation for independent preschool groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent kindergartens of private and public-private partnership types. This document takes effect from February 15, 2022.

Document No.49/2021/TT-BGDĐT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Education and Training
Signed byNgô Thị Minh — Thứ trưởng
Updated13/06/2026
SectorEducation and Training
FieldUncategorized
Issued date31/12/2021
Effective date15/02/2022
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 49/2021/TT-BGDĐT promulgates the regulations on the organization and operation for independent preschool groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent kindergartens of private and public-private partnership types. This document takes effect from February 15, 2022.

Scope of application

Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities; Directors of Departments of Education and Training; heads of independent preschool groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent kindergartens of private and public-private partnership types.

Key points

  • Independent preschool groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent kindergartens of private and public-private partnership types must comply with the organization and operation regulations issued pursuant to this Circular (Article 1).
  • This Circular replaces previous regulations concerning independent preschool groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent kindergartens of private and public-private partnership types set forth in Article 14 and Article 15 of Circular No. 13/2015/TT-BGDĐT and Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2018/TT-BGDĐT (Article 2).
  • This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2022.
  • Relevant organizations and individuals must implement the provisions of this Circular.
  • Directors of Departments of Education and Training; Heads of Education and Training Divisions shall be responsible for guiding the implementation of this Circular.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Establish a clear legal framework for the activities of independent preschool groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent kindergartens of private and public-private partnership types.
  • Help improve the quality of early childhood education at these facilities.
  • It may create administrative burdens for the heads of independent preschool groups, kindergarten classes, and kindergartens.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When does Circular No. 49/2021/TT-BGDĐT take effect?

This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2022.

Which organizations and individuals must implement Circular No. 49/2021/TT-BGDĐT?

Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities; Directors of Departments of Education and Training; heads of independent preschool groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent kindergartens of private and public-private partnership types.

What regulations does Circular No. 49/2021/TT-BGDĐT replace?

This Circular replaces previous regulations concerning independent preschool groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent kindergartens of private and public-private partnership types set forth in Article 14 and Article 15 of Circular No. 13/2015/TT-BGDĐT and Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2018/TT-BGDĐT.

Full text

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 49/2021/TT-BGDĐT
HA NOI, December 31, 2021

CIRCULAR

Issuing the Regulation on the organization and operation of independent childcare groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent preschool classes of private and public-private partnership types.

Based on the Education Law No. 43/2019/QH14 dated June 14, 2019; 

The Minister of Education and Training issues this Circular to promulgate the Regulation on the organization and operation of independent childcare groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent preschool classes of private and public-private partnership types.

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;

Based on the proposal of the Director of the Department of Preschool Education;

This Circular promulgates the Regulation on the organization and operation of independent childcare groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent preschool classes of private and public-private partnership types, attached hereto.

Article 1. This Circular takes effect from February 15, 2022. This Circular replaces the provisions concerning independent childcare groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent preschool classes of private and public-private partnership types set forth in Article 14 and Article 15 of Circular No. 13/2015/TT-BGDĐT dated June 30, 2015, promulgating the Regulation on the organization and operation of private preschools, and Article 1 of Circular No. 13/2018/TT-BGDĐT dated May 30, 2018, amending and supplementing Article 14 of the Regulation on the organization and operation of private preschools promulgated together with Circular No. 13/2015/TT-BGDĐT dated June 30, 2015, issued by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Article 2. Chairmen of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities; Directors of Departments of Education and Training; Director of the Department of Education, Science and Technology of Bac Lieu Province; Heads of Education and Training Offices; heads of independent childcare groups, independent kindergarten classes, and independent preschool classes of private and public-private partnership types; relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

Article 3. The Chairpersons of the People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities; Directors of Departments of Education and Training; Director of the Department of Education, Science and Technology of Bac Lieu Province; Heads of Education and Training Offices; heads of independent kindergartens, independent nursery classes, independent preschool classes of private and public-private partnership types; relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Ngô Thị Minh

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