Decree No. 95/2026/NĐ-CP Providing Detailed Provisions for Certain Articles of the Vocational Education Law

 

 

DECREE

Detailed provisions for certain articles of the Vocational Education Law

 

Based on Decree No. 63/2025/QH15 on Government Organization;

Based on Decree No. 124/2025/QH15 on Vocational Education;

In accordance with the proposal of the Minister of Education and Training;

The Government promulgates this Decree to provide detailed provisions for certain articles of the Vocational Education Law.

 

CHAPTER I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Article 1. Scope of application

This Decree provides detailed provisions for certain articles of the Vocational Education Law, including:

1. Clause 5 of Article 7 on naming and renaming vocational education institutions, the organization under different names of secondary vocational schools.

2. Clause 4 of Article 15 on conditions, procedures, authority for establishment, licensing, cessation of enrollment, suspension of operations, and dissolution of branch offices of vocational education institutions.

3. Clause 5 of Article 24 on policies for rewarding and honoring vocational teachers who have made outstanding contributions to teaching, research, practical guidance, and integration of training with enterprises.

4. Clause 5 of Article 41 on conditions, procedures, authority, mechanisms for supervision and inspection related to cooperation and joint training activities with foreign countries.

Article 2. Applicability

1. This Decree applies to vocational education institutions and relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals involved in vocational education activities.

2. Provisions on cooperation and joint training with foreign countries do not apply to vocational education institutions of the People's Armed Forces.

CHAPTER II

NAMING AND RENAMING OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

 

Article 3. Naming of vocational education institutions

1. Principles for naming

a) Reflecting the legal nature, authority to issue certificates, and level of training as prescribed by law;

b) Avoiding confusion regarding the model, scope of operations, supervisory body, quality of training, or status of the vocational education institution; not using names different from the main office in naming; not using terms or phrases indicating titles, rankings;

c) Not using words, phrases, or symbols that may cause confusion with the name of a state organ, military unit, political-social organization, or other educational institutions;

d) Not using terms, phrases, or symbols that violate the historical, cultural, moral, and traditional values of the nation;

e) Not using foreign language terms to determine the Vietnamese name of the vocational education institution except where such terms are associated with regional, international, or national names in an agreement between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and a foreign government.

f) Not using the terms "general", "base" to determine the specific name of secondary vocational schools.

2. The Vietnamese name of the vocational education institution is determined by two parts in the following order:

a) Part determining the model of the vocational education institution, expressed as a phrase such as “Secondary Vocational School”, “Higher Secondary Vocational School”, or “Vocational High School”;

b) Part determining the specific name of secondary vocational schools, higher secondary vocational schools, which is composed of one or more phrases: phrases indicating the field or group of majors being trained; phrases indicating the local area associated with the location of the main office; phrases linked to regional, international, or national names in cases where established under an agreement between the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and a foreign government;

c) Part determining the specific name of secondary vocational schools is composed of one or more phrases as specified in paragraph 2, clause 1. In case a secondary vocational school only uses local area names associated with the location of its main office, it must use the word “vocational” immediately after the phrase “Secondary Vocational School”.

3. The foreign language or international trading name of the vocational education institution must be translated equivalently from the Vietnamese name and ensure consistency; use terms appropriate to international practice; not increasing the status or changing the nature compared to the Vietnamese name.

Internet domain names, trade names, abbreviated names used in transactions must be consistent with the Vietnamese name or foreign language name. In case using abbreviations, they must ensure that no confusion arises regarding other vocational education institutions within the country or foreign educational institutions.

The vocational education institution is responsible for registering and publicly disclosing its domain name to serve training activities, ensuring unified management and transparency.

4. When a vocational education institution establishes a branch office, the naming of the branch must comply with the provisions in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 of this Article and the following provisions:

a) The name of a Vietnamese vocational education institution's branch includes the following elements: "branch"; the name of the vocational education institution and the local area where the branch is located. In cases where multiple branches are in the same administrative region, they should be named sequentially after the province or city name or the corresponding local administrative district;

b) The name of a foreign vocational education institution's branch includes the following elements: "branch"; the name of the foreign vocational education institution in Vietnamese and the local area where the branch is located;

c) A branch office of a vocational education institution may change its name when there is a change in the name of the vocational education institution or changes in administrative boundaries that directly affect the name of the branch. The renaming of the branch office of the vocational education institution shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of this Decree.

Article 4. Changing the Name of Vocational Education Institution

1. Principles for Changing the Name

a) The name of the vocational education institution shall ensure stability, continuity, and long-term recognizability, not changing due to fluctuations in investors, ownership structure, or changes in shareholders;

b) The change of name must comply with the naming provisions stipulated in Article 3 of this Decree;

c) The change of name of the vocational education institution shall be considered only under the following circumstances: a change in legal form as decided by the competent authority; division, separation, or merger of the vocational education institution; the name violates the naming regulations or is determined to cause confusion.

2. The dossier for changing the name of the vocational education institution consists of one set, including: the request document from the superior administrative body for public vocational education institutions or the organization/person owning private vocational education institutions according to Form No. 04 in Appendix I attached to this Decree.

3. Procedures, procedures, and authority for changing the name of the vocational education institution

a) The entity, organization, or individual requesting the change of the name of the vocational education institution submits the dossier as per the provisions of paragraph 2 of this Article to the National E-Government Portal or through postal services or directly at the one-stop service counter of the competent authority specified in Paragraph 15 of Article 1 of the Decree Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Education Law;

b) Within three working days from the date of receipt of the request to change the name of the vocational education institution, the competent authority as specified in Paragraph 15 of Article 1 of the Decree Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Education Law decides on the name change, allowing the change of the name of the vocational education institution. In case it does not decide on the name change or allow the name change, a written response is provided with reasons stated;

c) The authority responsible for establishing and approving the establishment of the vocational education institution has the right to decide on the name change and approve the name change;

d) Within two working days from the issuance of the decision on the name change, the competent authority is responsible for publicizing and sending the decision on the name change, approval of the name change of the vocational education institution to relevant agencies and units for monitoring and management;

d) After changing the name, the vocational education institution shall be responsible for publicly displaying the official name, foreign language name or international trading name, or other names on its website; updating the name information in the national database of vocational education according to regulations and continue training groups of majors, trades already approved by the competent authority in the educational activity license.

 

Chapter III

CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES, AUTHORITY FOR ESTABLISHMENT, APPROVAL OF OPERATIONS, STOPPING ENROLLMENTS, DISSOLUTION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

 

Section 1

CONDITIONS, PROCEDURES, AUTHORITY FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND DISSOLUTION OF SUB-CAMPUS OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION

Article 5. Conditions for Establishing and Approving the Establishment of a Sub-campus of a Vocational Education Institution

 

A vocational education institution may establish a sub-campus when it meets the following conditions:

1. Has a construction site with physical infrastructure that ensures an area of use at least 25% of the minimum land use area required for the vocational education institution, ensuring compliance with land law, planning, construction laws and related laws.

2. Has capital or operational funds at least 25% of the minimum investment capital required to establish a vocational education institution.

2. Has a capital or operating fund of at least 25% of the minimum investment required to establish an vocational education institution.

Article 6. Establishment File and Approval of Branch of Vocational Education Institution

The establishment file and approval of branch of vocational education institution consist of one set, including:

1. A request document for establishing a branch submitted by the competent authority at the higher level to the public vocational education institution or the organization/person submitting it to the private vocational education institution, specifying details about the proposed branch, intended training programs and trades according to Form No. 01 in Appendix I attached to this Decree.

2. A proposal for establishing a branch of the vocational education institution, detailing the necessity, educational objectives, organizational structure, conditions ensuring operation, implementation plan, and socio-economic benefits according to Form No. 02 in Appendix I attached to this Decree.

3. An approval document from the People's Committee of the province or city where the proposed branch is to be located.

4. A copy of a lease contract for premises attached with land, valid for at least five years as of the date of submission, in case of leasing such premises and land.

5. A copy of an approval document from the competent authority on the investment project, investment decision, or documents approving, assigning investment plan, or finalizing financial settlement of the construction project of a public vocational education institution branch.

6. A confirmation document from the competent authority, organization, or entity regarding the financial capability to invest in establishing a private vocational education institution branch.

7. A copy of documents proving ownership rights over assets if contributed as capital, with an asset valuation report attached. Entities, organizations, and individuals are not required to submit copies of land use right certificates or certificates of immovable property ownership where such information can be accessed from the national land database.

Article 7. Authority for Establishing and Approving Branches of Vocational Education Institutions

1. The person authorized to establish or approve a vocational education institution according to paragraph 15, clause 1 of the Law on Amending and Supplementing Certain Articles of the Education Law has the authority to decide on the establishment or approval of branches of such institutions.

2. The person with authority to establish or approve branches of a vocational education institution also has the authority to decide on the dissolution of such branches.

Article 8. Procedures and Formalities for Establishing and Approving Branches of Vocational Education Institutions

1. The competent authority at the higher level for public vocational education institutions or the organization/person owning private vocational education institutions submit the establishment request through the National E-Government Service Portal, postal services, or directly to the one-stop service counter of the authority specified in Article 7 of this Decree.

2. Within five working days from receipt of the application, the person with authority as stipulated in Article 7 of this Decree shall review the file and decide on the establishment or approval of branches of vocational education institutions according to Form No. 03 in Appendix I attached to this Decree.

In case of refusal to establish or approve a branch, a written response with reasons will be provided.

3. The decision on establishing or approving branches of vocational education institutions shall be publicly disclosed on the website of the competent authority as specified in Article 7 of this Decree and sent to the higher-level management body of the vocational education institution and the People's Committee of the province or city where the branch is located for monitoring and management.

Article 9. Dissolution of Branch of Vocational Education Institution

1. The branch of a vocational education institution shall be dissolved upon the request of an organ, organization, or individual as provided in Clause 1 of Article 8 of this Decree.

2. The dissolution file of the branch of a vocational education institution consists of one set and includes:

a) A document requesting the dissolution of the branch from the organ, organization, or individual as provided in Clause 1 of Article 8 of this Decree, which specifies information about the branch to be dissolved; reasons for dissolution; and a dissolution plan according to Form No. 01 attached hereto;

b) A plan for the dissolution of the branch of a vocational education institution, which specifies information about the current status of the branch of the vocational education institution; dissolution plans; and implementation organization according to Form No. 02 attached hereto. 3. Procedures, authority, and approval for the dissolution or permission to dissolve the branch of a vocational education institution

a) The organ, organization, or individual requesting the dissolution of the branch of a vocational education institution shall submit the file in accordance with the provisions of Clause 2 of this Article through the National E-Government Portal, postal service, or directly at the one-stop service counter of the competent authority as provided in Article 7 of this Decree;

b) Within ten working days from the date of receipt of the file, the organ or organization specified in Article 7 of this Decree shall examine the file and decide on the dissolution of the branch of a vocational education institution according to Form No. 03 attached hereto. In case no decision is made to dissolve or permit dissolution, a written response with reasons shall be provided.

Decision on the dissolution or permission to dissolve the branch of a vocational education institution must specify the reasons for dissolution, measures to ensure the rights and interests of students, teachers, lecturers, management staff, employees, and workers; financial obligations; and a plan for handling the assets of the branch. The decision on dissolution or permission to dissolve shall be notified to relevant agencies for coordination in implementation and published publicly through mass media;

c) The decision on the dissolution of the branch of a vocational education institution shall be made public on the electronic information platform of the competent authority as provided in Article 7 of this Decree, and sent to the higher-level management body of the vocational education institution, the People's Committee of the province or city where the branch is located for monitoring and management.

Section 2

 

AUTHORIZATION FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AT

Article 10. Conditions for Authorization of Vocational Education Activities at the Branch of a Vocational Education Institution

1. The branch of a vocational education institution may be authorized to conduct vocational education activities in groups of majors and trades when it meets the conditions as stipulated by the Government regarding investment and operations in the field of education.

2. A secondary vocational school or higher vocational college that has been authorized to conduct vocational education activities for a group of majors and trades at one level may admit students and organize training at a lower level within the same group of majors and trades as approved.

3. The organization of training in majors and trades belonging to groups of majors and trades already authorized for vocational education activities at the branch is decided by the Principal of the vocational education institution based on meeting the operational conditions as stipulated.

2. A branch of a secondary vocational school, higher secondary vocational school that has been granted permission to conduct vocational education for a group of trades or professions at one level may recruit students and organize training at a lower level than the level already permitted within the same group of trades or professions.

3. The organization of training in trades or professions belonging to a group of trades or professions that have been granted permission to conduct vocational education activities at the branch shall be decided by the principal of the vocational education institution based on meeting the operational conditions as prescribed.

Article 11. Application File for Operation Permit of Vocational Education at Branch of Vocational Education Institution

The application file for operation permit of vocational education is one set, including:

1. A document requesting the issuance of an operation permit for vocational education at the branch, specifying information on the field(s) and occupation(s), proposed scale, and training level to be permitted according to Model No. 01 in Appendix III attached hereto.

2. A report on conditions ensuring the operation of vocational education, detailing information on the vocational education institution, its branch, conditions for operating at the branch with supporting documents according to Model No. 02 in Appendix III attached hereto.

Article 12. Authority to Issue Operation Permit of Vocational Education at Branch of Vocational Education Institution

1. The Ministry of Education and Training shall issue an operation permit for vocational education at the branch of a higher vocational school.

2. People's Committee of the province or city shall issue an operation permit for vocational education at the branch of a secondary vocational school, upper-secondary vocational school within its jurisdiction.

Article 13. Procedure and Process for Issuing Operation Permit of Vocational Education at Branch of Vocational Education Institution

1. The vocational education institution shall submit one set of application file for operation permit of vocational education at the branch through the National E-Government Service Portal or postal service or directly to the single window department of the authority specified in Article 12 of this Decree.

2. Within seven working days from receipt of the application, the authority specified in Article 12 of this Decree shall examine the file and issue an operation permit for vocational education at the branch to the vocational education institution according to Model No. 03 in Appendix III attached hereto. In case of refusal, a written response with reasons shall be provided.

3. The authority specified in Article 12 of this Decree shall publicly disclose the decision on issuance of operation permit for vocational education at the branch of the vocational education institution on its official website and update data on issuance of operation permits according to regulations.

 

Section 3

STOPPING OPERATIONS AND ENROLLMENT AT

BRANCH OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION

Article 14. Suspension of Vocational Education Operations at Branch of Vocational Education Institution

The branch of the vocational education institution shall be suspended from operations in accordance with the provisions on administrative penalties for violations in the field of vocational education.

Article 15. Suspension of Enrollment at Branch of Vocational Education Institution

The branch of the vocational education institution shall suspend enrollment when ordered to cease operations by an authority with jurisdiction or under other circumstances as provided by law.

 

Chapter IV

POLICY OF HONORING AND VENERATING VOCATIONAL TEACHERS WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TEACHING, RESEARCH, PRACTICAL GUIDANCE, AND LINKING EDUCATION WITH BUSINESSES

 

Article 16. Significant Contributions of Vocational Teachers Honored and Venerated

1. Teaching, guiding, or preparing candidates for at least two students to achieve a bronze medal or higher in a national vocational skills competition or higher, or in cultural arts, sports competitions at the national level.

2. Teaching, guiding, or preparing candidates for at least one student to win an award or be recognized as having exceptional vocational skills in a regional or international vocational skills competition, or directing, choreographing, staging, or training at least one artistic or sports production that is performed, presented, or published according to regulations.

3. Participating in applied research, being the primary author of at least two scientific papers relevant to the field and occupation taught, which are published in a scientific journal with an international standard serial number (ISSN) or contributing to the development of at least three training programs or curricula that are incorporated into vocational education institutions.

4. Initiating and developing at least two cooperative training models between vocational education institutions and businesses that have been adopted by at least four other vocational education institutions, confirmed to enhance the quality of training or increase employment rates for graduates.

5. Transferring technology or production processes to a business that has confirmed their use in practice.

6. Teaching, guiding, or preparing candidates for at least fifty students to achieve national vocational skill certification level three or higher according to the National Vocational Skill Framework within one year.

Article 17. Commendation and Honoring of Vocational Trainers

Principles, forms, procedures, and approval processes for the commendation and honoring of vocational trainers shall be carried out in accordance with laws on competition and commendation.

 

Chapter V
COOPERATION AND LINKAGE WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

 

Section 1

COOPERATION WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Article 18. Principles for Implementing Cooperation with Foreign Countries

1. Ensuring compliance with the Constitution and laws of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the laws of the partner country, and international treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a party.

2. Being consistent with the functions and tasks of vocational education institutions; ensuring voluntariness, equality, respect for self-determination linked with accountability.

3. Ensuring quality in training, transparency in information, and lawful rights and interests of all relevant parties.

4. Not engaging in activities that harm the national interest, security, public order and safety, customs, ethics, or cultural identity of Vietnam.

Article 19. Parties to Cooperation, Content, and Forms of Cooperation with Foreign Countries

1. Parties to Cooperation

Vocational education institutions may cooperate with foreign organizations including: educational institutions, state agencies, research institutes, enterprises, social-vocational organizations, international organizations, and technology organizations.

2. Content of cooperation with foreign countries must be consistent with the functions and tasks of vocational education institutions, including:

a) Cooperation in implementing training activities, developing training programs;

b) Cooperation in applying scientific research, transferring technology, innovation for training purposes, enhancing skill development, improving human resource quality; cooperating in implementing creative or transferring creative products related to culture, arts, and sports in vocational education;

c) Cooperation in organizing practical training and internships;

d) Cooperation in implementing learning models in vocational education.

3. Cooperation with foreign countries shall be carried out through written cooperation agreements under the following forms: joint program, memorandum of understanding, or a cooperation agreement appropriate to the content and scope of cooperation as stipulated by law.

Article 20. Requirements for Implementing Cooperation with Foreign Countries

1. For foreign organizations participating in cooperation

Foreign organizations specified in paragraph 1 of Article 19 of this Decree must ensure:

a) Legally established according to the laws of their country;

b) Functions and scope of activities consistent with the content of cooperation, meeting operational conditions under relevant laws of their country; having valid legal establishment documents, permits, or other legal operation authorization documents;

c) Not belonging to cases where competent authorities of their country or Vietnam have notified suspension, dissolution, bankruptcy, or prohibition from participating in cooperative activities in the corresponding field.

2. For content specified at point a of paragraph 2 of Article 19 of this Decree

a) The parties to cooperation ensure updating new knowledge and applying advanced teaching methods consistent with training activities and program development of vocational education institutions. In cases where cooperation involves organizing training for foreign diplomas or certificates, it must be linked with foreign cooperation as stipulated in Section 2, Chapter V of this Decree;

b) The parties to cooperation issue completion certificates or learning results for students according to the content agreed upon in the cooperation agreement, ensuring compliance with relevant legal provisions.

3. For content specified at point b of paragraph 2 of Article 19 of this Decree

a) The parties to cooperation ensure that the content of cooperation is consistent with each party's capability;

b) The cooperation agreement must include contents on intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and exploitation and use of research results (if any). Technology transfer must comply with Vietnamese legal provisions.

4. For content specified at point c of paragraph 2 of Article 19 of this Decree

a) The parties to cooperation have detailed training plans according to the requirements of the training program issued in accordance with regulations; the cooperation agreement must clearly define learning objectives, time, and location for practical training; commitments regarding insurance, occupational safety, and cost support (if any);

b) Not exploiting practical training activities to send individuals abroad in violation of legal provisions. The parties to cooperation are responsible for managing and protecting the lawful rights and interests of students during their practical training abroad.

5. For content specified at point d of paragraph 2 of Article 19 of this Decree, implementing learning models must have a proposal approved by the Scientific and Training Council of the vocational education institution based on scientific grounds, practical requirements, and development orientation of the vocational education institution, ensuring no change in vocational education objectives.

6. Vocational education institutions are responsible for maintaining records related to cooperation activities with foreign countries and providing them upon request by competent authorities.

Article 21. Autonomy in Cooperation with Foreign Countries

1. Vocational education institutions may autonomously determine the content of cooperation with foreign organizations when meeting the requirements specified in Article 20 of this Decree and are responsible for explaining according to regulations.

2. Vocational education institutions shall be legally responsible for their decisions on cooperation, the results of implementation, training quality, use of resources, and other related matters as stipulated by current laws when engaging in foreign cooperation activities.

3. In cases where the content of cooperation involves specialized fields or professions, vocational education institutions shall comply with the provisions of this Decree and relevant sectoral laws.

4. Vocational education institutions are responsible for publicly disclosing information on foreign cooperation on their official websites within ten working days from the date of signing the cooperation agreement; they must also update such information in the vocational education specialized database according to Article 31 of this Decree or as required by competent authorities.

 

Section 2

LINKING TRAINING WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Article 22. Linking Training with Foreign Countries for Establishing Departments, Centers, or Specialized Training Units at Vocational Education Institutions

1. Vocational education institutions may link up with foreign educational organizations, vocational education institutions, and enterprises to establish departments, centers, or specialized training units within Vietnamese vocational education institutions.

2. The content of linking training with foreign countries for establishing departments, centers, or specialized training units at vocational education institutions includes:

a) Implementing the linked training programs that have been approved by competent authorities in accordance with this Decree;

b) Conducting training and continuing education as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 6 and Clause 2 of Article 7 of the Vocational Education Law;

c) Research, development, and transfer of training programs except those related to politics, security, defense, or religion;

d) Research, application of science, technology transfer in accordance with relevant laws.

e) Investment in physical infrastructure and equipment for training and practical work.

Article 23. Requirements for Implementing Linking Training with Foreign Countries to Establish Departments, Centers, or Specialized Training Units at Vocational Education Institutions

1. Vietnamese vocational education institutions must ensure the following requirements:

a) Safeguard national interests and not harm security, politics, defense;

b) Comply with regulations on establishing subordinate units of vocational education institutions under current laws;

c) Ensure compliance with financial management, asset management, intellectual property rights regulations as stipulated by law.

2. Foreign educational organizations, vocational education institutions, and enterprises must ensure the following requirements:

a) Have been recognized as legal entities by the competent authority of their home country and have been provided international linked training programs in Vietnam;

b) Hold valid quality assurance certificates issued by foreign accreditation bodies or have certification or recognition documents from competent authorities according to the regulations of their home country.

3. Before implementing the content of cooperation as specified in Clause 2, Paragraph 2, Article 22 of this Decree, vocational education institutions must register information with the specialized database for vocational education.

4. They shall comply with reporting requirements as stipulated in Article 31 of this Decree and be subject to government supervision and management according to Article 32 of this Decree.

Article 24. Joint Training with Foreign Countries for Degree and Certificate Programs

1. Joint training with foreign countries for degree and certificate programs is the cooperation in education between a vocational education institution established in Vietnam and a foreign educational organization, educational institution, or enterprise to implement a training program as specified in points (a), (b), (c) and (d) of Clause 2, Article 6 of the Vocational Education Law for the issuance of degrees and certificates.

2. Joint training with foreign countries shall not be conducted for professions and trades within the fields of politics, security, defense, or religion.

3. Joint training with foreign countries may be carried out according to the following training programs:

a) Foreign training program; issuance of foreign degrees and certificates;

b) Jointly developed training program; issuance of foreign degrees and certificates or joint issuance of foreign and Vietnamese degrees and certificates.

4. Joint training with foreign countries may be conducted entirely in Vietnam, partially in Vietnam and partially abroad as determined by the parties involved in the joint training.

5. Organizational forms of training

a) Direct training;

b) Distance education;

c) Blended training combining direct and distance education.

Article 25. Autonomous Decision on Joint Training with Foreign Countries

1. A vocational education institution may autonomously decide to conduct joint training with foreign countries for the training programs specified in point (d) of Clause 2, Article 6 of the Vocational Education Law and point (b) of Clause 3 of this Decree when it ensures the following conditions:

a) Ensuring the conditions for joint training with foreign countries as stipulated in Article 26 of this Decree;

b) Being recognized by an authorized agency or organization as meeting the standards for quality assessment of vocational education institutions;

c) For programs at the college and secondary vocational levels, those conducting joint training with foreign countries must be listed in the directory of professions and trades; the profession, trade, and location of training that autonomously decide on joint training with foreign countries must belong to a group or category of professions and trades, locations already approved by an authorized agency for vocational education activities;

d) Publicizing the conditions ensuring the operation of joint training with foreign countries, quality assessment results of vocational education, legal validity of degrees and certificates issued to students, other information on the institution's website before organizing recruitment for the joint training program;

d) Within a period of 24 months from the date of decision on autonomous joint training, the vocational education institution has not been subject to administrative penalties resulting in suspension of vocational education activities; has not had its enrollment or training suspended or organized; has not had its right to use the operation permit for vocational education revoked and is not in a situation where it is ordered to cease operations by an authorized agency or a court decision with legal effect.

2. A vocational education institution shall not autonomously decide on joint training with foreign countries under any of the following circumstances:

a) Training program specified in point (a) of Clause 3, Article 24 of this Decree;

b) Training program specified in point (b) of Clause 3, Article 24 of this Decree but not listed in the directory of professions and trades in vocational education;

c) Training program for a profession or trade belonging to an unapproved group or category of professions and trades by an authorized agency;

d) Training program in the field of teacher training, health care, or law.

3. Methods of implementing autonomous decision on joint training with foreign countries

a) A vocational education institution shall develop a Plan for Autonomous Joint Training according to the contents specified in Article 26 of this Decree;

b) The head of the vocational education institution shall issue a decision on autonomous joint training using the Model No. 01 attached as Appendix IV to this Decree;

c) Thirty days before organizing recruitment, the vocational education institution must register information with the specialized database for vocational education and report the implementation of autonomous joint training according to the Model No. 02 attached as Appendix IV to this Decree and the Plan for Autonomous Joint Training to the competent authority specified in Clause 1, Article 28 of this Decree for monitoring and management.

Article 26. Conditions for Joint Training with Foreign Countries

1. Fields of Study, Qualification Levels and Training Standards

Vocational education institutions shall implement joint training with foreign countries in accordance with the provisions of Clause 1, Article 24 of this Decree for fields of study belonging to sectors as specified by Vietnam and foreign countries.

2. Admission Objectives

a) Where foreign diplomas or certificates are issued, admission objectives shall be conducted in accordance with the laws of the issuing country;

b) Where both foreign and Vietnamese diplomas or certificates are issued, admission objectives shall be conducted in accordance with the laws of Vietnam and the laws of the issuing country.

3. Training Facilities and Equipment

a) Possess training facilities and equipment that meet the requirements of the training program; the laws of the country issuing the diploma or certificate, and corresponding to the scale of training;

b) Have classrooms; laboratories; workshops for practical and internship training; production test facilities that meet the requirements according to the training program.

The area of theory classrooms and practical workshops shall be in accordance with the provisions issued by the competent authority. Where no such provisions have been issued, it must comply with the provisions of the training program;

c) Where joint training is implemented partially in Vietnam and partially abroad, the training facilities and equipment during implementation abroad shall comply with the laws of the foreign country.

4. Training Programs, Textbooks, and Educational Materials

a) Have sufficient training programs, textbooks, learning materials, and teaching aids to meet the requirements of the joint training program;

b) The training program shall not contain content that is detrimental to national defense, national security, community interests; shall not promote religion or distort history; and shall not have a negative impact on Vietnamese culture, ethics, customs, and traditions.

5. Teaching Staff

a) Possess teaching staff who meet the standards in terms of professional knowledge and skills, sufficient in number, to meet the requirements of the training program and the laws of the country issuing the diploma or certificate;

b) Teaching staff conducting classes in foreign languages under the joint training program must have a language proficiency level that meets the requirements of the program as agreed by all parties. Foreign teaching staff who teach foreign languages at vocational education institutions must hold a bachelor's degree or higher and possess an appropriate teaching foreign language certificate;

c) Foreign teaching staff conducting joint training programs must meet the conditions specified in the laws on foreign labor working in Vietnam.

6. Language of Instruction and Learning

a) The language used for instruction and learning of specialized subjects under the joint training program to issue Vietnamese or foreign diplomas is Vietnamese, a foreign language, or through interpretation;

b) Based on the needs of students, all parties may organize language training and enhancement courses to help students achieve the required language proficiency to meet the admission requirements for the joint training program as specified by both parties.

7. Educational Institutions and Foreign Enterprises Implementing Joint Training Shall Comply with the Provisions of Clause 2, Article 23 of this Decree.

8. All parties shall determine the scale of training based on the conditions for facilities and equipment, training programs, and teaching staff as specified in Clauses 3, 4, and 5 of this Article.

9. Evaluation of Learning Outcomes, Examinations, Certification, and Issuance of Diplomas or Certificates.

The evaluation of learning outcomes, examinations, certification, completion of the training program, graduation recognition, and issuance of diplomas or certificates shall be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the training program is implemented as specified in Point a, Clause 3, Article 24 of this Decree; and in accordance with the laws of Vietnam and the laws of the country where the training program is implemented as specified in Point b, Clause 3, Article 24 of this Decree.

Article 27. Application File for Approval of Joint Training Activities with Foreign Countries in Vocational Education

The application file for approval of joint training activities with foreign countries in vocational education consists of one set, including:

1. A registration document for joint training activities with foreign countries, which reports on the conditions ensuring the organization of joint training activities with foreign countries according to Form No. 03 attached as Annex IV to this Decree.

2. An agreement or cooperation contract among the parties involved, specifying information about the parties, their responsibilities regarding the commitments related to the program, learning materials and teaching, teachers, facilities, training equipment, examinations, tests, evaluations, issuance of certificates, qualifications, financial information, and other matters.

3. Documentation proving the legal status of the parties: copies of decisions on establishment or approval of vocational education institutions in Vietnam, educational organizations, vocational schools, foreign enterprises, or equivalent documents.

4. A copy of the document from the competent authority of the host country authorizing the provision of international joint training programs in Vietnam;

5. A copy of an effective quality assessment certificate issued by a foreign accreditation body or a document recognizing educational quality issued by a competent authority according to the regulations of the host country.

Article 28. Authority, Procedure, and Process for Approving Joint Training Activities with Foreign Countries

1. Authority for approving joint training activities with foreign countries

a) People's Committee of the province or city where the joint training activities with foreign countries are conducted as specified in Paragraph 1, Article 15 of the Vocational Education Law grants approval for joint training activities with foreign countries for secondary vocational schools and technical schools;

b) Ministry of Education and Training grants approval for joint training activities with foreign countries for higher vocational colleges.

2. The vocational education institution submits the application file for approving joint training activities with foreign countries as specified in Article 27 of this Decree through the National E-Government Portal or postal services, or directly to the one-stop service window of the competent authority as specified in Paragraph 1 of this article.

3. Within ten working days from the date of receipt of the application file, the competent authority as specified in Paragraph 1 of this Article shall conduct a review of the application and decide on the approval for joint training activities with foreign countries according to Form No. 04 attached as Annex IV to this Decree.

For application files requesting approval for training programs in teacher education, health care, law, the competent authority approving vocational education activities must seek the opinion of the specialized management agency at the appropriate level before granting permission. In case of refusal, a written response and reasons shall be provided.

4. Publicizing and updating the professional database and issuing the approval for joint training activities with foreign countries

a) The competent authority approving joint training activities with foreign countries shall publicly disclose the decision on granting such approval on the agency's electronic information portal;

b) Within two working days from the date of being granted permission to conduct joint training activities with foreign countries, the vocational education institution that has been approved must update the professional database and publicize it on its electronic platform;

c) Within two working days from the date of granting approval for joint training activities with foreign countries for higher vocational colleges, the Ministry of Education and Training shall send the decision to the People's Committee of the province or city where the higher vocational college conducts such activities for monitoring and management;

d) Within two working days from the date of granting approval for joint training activities with foreign countries for secondary vocational schools and technical schools, the People's Committee of the province or city shall send the decision to the Ministry of Education and Training for monitoring and management.

5. In case there is a change in the scale or location of training by the vocational education institution compared to the approval decision, the vocational education institution shall:

a) Request supplementary approval according to Form No. 03 attached as Annex IV to this Decree and submit it to the competent authority approving joint training activities with foreign countries as specified in Paragraph 1 of this Article;

b) The competent authority approving joint training activities with foreign countries shall proceed in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 3 of this Article.

Article 29. Suspension and Termination of Joint Training Activities with Foreign Countries

1. A vocational education institution shall have its joint training activities with foreign countries suspended in the following cases:

a) Failing to meet the requirements for ensuring joint training activities with foreign countries as stipulated in Clauses 1, 3, 4 and 5 of Article 26 of this Decree;

b) Engaging in fraudulent behavior to obtain permission for joint training activities with foreign countries but not reaching the level warranting criminal liability investigation;

c) Organizing recruitment or training without ensuring the conditions for self-governance in joint training activities with foreign countries;

d) Conducting joint training activities with foreign countries according to a decision granting such permission that was issued beyond the authority of the issuing body;

e) Other cases as provided by law.

2. A vocational education institution shall terminate its joint training activities with foreign countries in the following cases:

a) At the request of one of the joint training partners;

b) Failing to organize any training activities for more than 24 months from the date of obtaining permission for joint training activities with foreign countries;

c) One of the documents or papers in the application for permission to conduct joint training activities with foreign countries as provided by Article 27 of this Decree has been revoked, canceled, or no longer meets legal requirements that ensure the conditions for conducting such joint training activities;

d) Other cases as provided by law.

3. Authority to suspend and terminate joint training activities with foreign countries

The authority that issued permission for joint training activities with foreign countries has the authority to suspend or terminate such activities.

4. Procedure for suspending joint training activities with foreign countries

a) Conducting an inspection and evaluation of the extent of violation, determining the reasons for suspending joint training activities with foreign countries;

b) Based on the results of the inspection and evaluation of the extent of violation, the authority specified in Clause 3 of this Article shall examine and decide to suspend joint training activities with foreign countries.

The decision to suspend joint training activities with foreign countries shall be publicly announced on the website of the institution that has been suspended, the website of the authority that made the decision, and communicated to relevant agencies for coordination in implementation;

c) After the duration of suspension of joint training activities with foreign countries, if the cause leading to the suspension is remedied, the authority specified in Clause 3 of this Article shall decide to allow continued organization of joint training activities with foreign countries.

5. Documentation for terminating joint training activities with foreign countries

a) The documentation for terminating joint training activities with foreign countries as provided in Point a of Clause 2 of this Article consists of one copy, including:

A request to terminate joint training activities, specifying the reasons for requesting termination of such activities according to Form No. 09 attached hereto.

A report on terminating joint training activities according to Form No. 10 attached hereto, detailing the reasons, content of termination, measures to address the lawful rights and interests of students, teachers, managers, staff, and workers; settlement of tax debts and other outstanding payments (if any).

b) The documentation for terminating joint training activities with foreign countries as provided in Point b of Clause 2 of this Article consists of one copy, including:

A report on terminating joint training activities according to Form No. 10 attached hereto, detailing the reasons for not conducting any training activities; inspection record by the authority that issued permission for joint training activities with foreign countries;

c) The documentation for terminating joint training activities with foreign countries as provided in Point c of Clause 2 of this Article consists of one copy, including:

A report on terminating joint training activities according to Form No. 10 attached hereto, detailing the reasons due to revoked, canceled documents or papers that no longer meet legal requirements for ensuring conditions for conducting such joint training activities; inspection record by the authority that issued permission for joint training activities with foreign countries.

6. Procedure and process for terminating joint training activities with foreign countries

a) A vocational education institution shall submit the documentation as specified in Point a of Clause 5 of this Article through the National E-Government Portal, postal service, or directly to the authority specified in Paragraph 1 of Article 28 of this Decree;

b) Within ten working days from the date of receipt of the documentation, the authority specified in Paragraph 1 of Article 28 of this Decree shall examine and decide on terminating joint training activities with foreign countries. In case no decision is made, a written response specifying the reasons will be provided;

c) Within five working days from the date of issuance of the inspection record as specified in Points b and c of Clause 5 of this Article, the authority specified in Paragraph 1 of Article 28 of this Decree shall examine and decide on terminating joint training activities with foreign countries.

The decision to terminate joint training activities with foreign countries shall be publicly announced on the website of the vocational education institution, the website of the authority that made the decision, and communicated to relevant agencies for coordination in implementation.

7. Decision to suspend or terminate joint training activities with foreign countries as per Form No. 05 attached hereto.

Article 30. Revocation of Decision Granting Permission for Joint Training with Foreign Countries

1. An vocational education institution shall have its decision granting permission for joint training with foreign countries revoked if any of the following circumstances apply:

a) Violation of regulations on organizing joint training activities with foreign countries resulting in serious consequences;

b) Exceeding the period of suspension of joint training activities with foreign countries due to violation of the provisions at Clause 1, Article 29 of this Decree and failing to rectify the cause leading to such suspension;

c) Violation of regulations on vocational education resulting in administrative penalties that necessitate revocation;

d) Other circumstances as provided by law.

2. The authority granting permission for joint training activities with foreign countries as specified at Clause 1, Article 28 of this Decree has the authority to revoke such decisions.

3. Revocation of the decision granting permission for joint training activities with foreign countries shall be carried out as follows:

a) Organize an inspection and evaluation to determine the extent of violation and identify the reasons for revoking the decision;

b) Based on the results of the inspection and evaluation, the authority specified at Article 28 of this Decree shall examine and decide on the revocation of the decision granting permission for joint training activities with foreign countries.

Decision to revoke shall be publicly announced through mass media, the website of the revoked institution, and the website of the decision-making authority, and communicated to relevant agencies for coordination in implementation;

c) The vocational education institution must terminate all joint training activities with foreign countries and return the decision granting permission for such activities to the authority specified at Clause 2 of this Article within five working days from the date of receipt of the revocation decision.

 

Section 3

REPORTING AND INSPECTION, SUPERVISION REGIME IN JOINT TRAINING WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES

Article 31. Reporting System

1. Entities required to report:

a) People's Committee of provinces and cities shall report on the implementation of joint training activities with foreign countries in vocational education within their jurisdictions;

b) Vocational education institutions engaged in joint training activities with foreign countries shall submit reports on such activities as per relevant provisions at this Article.

2. Content of the report:

a) General situation regarding implementation of joint training activities with foreign countries in vocational education; scale, form, and content of cooperation and joint training;

b) Implementation of rights and obligations by all parties involved in the cooperation and joint training;

c) Teacher and trainer teams participating, including specifying the number of teachers and trainers from foreign countries and implementation of regulations on managing foreigners;

d) Difficulties and obstacles encountered during implementation;

e) Suggestions and proposals (if any).

3. Entities sending and receiving reports:

a) People's Committee of provinces and cities shall send the report to the Ministry of Education and Training;

b) Vocational education institutions shall submit their reports to the People's Committee of provinces and cities.

4. Reporting periods, timeframes, and deadlines:

a) Regular annual reporting or ad hoc, thematic reports as required;

b) Data cutoff date for reporting: From December 1st of the previous year to November 30th of the reporting year;

c) Reporting deadline: Vocational education institutions shall submit their reports by December 15th each year; People's Committees of provinces and cities shall submit their reports by December 30th each year.

5. Report formats and submission methods:

a) Reports on the general situation of joint training activities with foreign countries as per paragraph (a) at Clause 1 of this Article are to be submitted using Form No. 06, Appendix IV attached to this Decree;

b) Reports on vocational education joint training activities as per paragraph (b) at Clause 1 of this Article shall be submitted using Forms Nos. 07 and 08, Appendix IV attached to this Decree;

c) Submission methods: Reports may be submitted directly, online, or through postal services.

Article 32. State Management Inspection and Supervision of Vocational Education Cooperation and Training Activities with Foreign Countries

1. The activities of vocational education institutions engaging in cooperation and training with foreign countries are subject to inspection and supervision by the competent state management agency as provided for by law; they also remain subject to monitoring by students and participation from relevant organizations or individuals as provided for by law.

2. Specialized inspections of cooperation and training activities with foreign countries shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Decree No. 217/2025/NĐ-CP dated August 5, 2025, issued by the Government on specialized inspection activities and related legal provisions.

3. Monitoring of cooperation and training activities with foreign countries shall be carried out through oversight and evaluation to ensure compliance with conditions and content approved by competent authorities, implementation of reporting systems, transparency in information disclosure, and handling of violations (if any) as provided for by law.

Article 33. Strengthening Capacity for Vocational Education Cooperation and Training Activities with Foreign Countries

1. Annually, the Ministry of Education and Training organizes training and capacity building on cooperation and training activities with foreign countries to enhance the capabilities of vocational education institutions and local vocational education management agencies.

2. The content of training and capacity building includes updating legal provisions related to cooperation and training activities with foreign countries; managing such cooperation, mitigating risks associated with implementing international training programs, and governance.

3. Vocational education institutions must regularly review, self-assess all cooperative and training agreements with foreign entities to prevent risks and improve the quality of cooperation and training.

4. Vocational education institutions are responsible before the law, students, and society for their cooperation and training activities; they shall establish and implement internal regulations to manage related activities.

 

Chapter VI

CONDITIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION

Article 34. Effective Date of Implementation

1. This Decree takes effect from the date of issuance.

2. From the effective date of this Decree, the provisions on conditions, authority, and procedures for issuing certificates of registration for foreign training cooperation activities in Chapter IV of Decree No. 15/2019/NĐ-CP dated February 1, 2019, issued by the Government to implement certain articles and measures of the Vocational Education Law, which were amended and supplemented by Decree No. 24/2022/NĐ-CP dated April 6, 2022, amending and supplementing various decrees on conditions for investment and operation in the field of vocational education, shall cease to have effect.

3. The Minister, heads of agencies at the same level as ministries, heads of agencies under the Government, chairpersons of people's committees of provinces and cities, and relevant agencies are responsible for implementing this Decree.

Article 35. Transitional Provisions

1. Vocational education institutions, vocational training centers, dual-purpose vocational training and general education centers, enterprises that have been issued certificates of registration for foreign training cooperation activities before the effective date of this Decree may continue to conduct such activities according to the issued certificate. Within twelve months from the effective date of this Decree, these entities shall undertake the following responsibilities:

a) Review, adjust, and supplement conditions related to foreign training cooperation in accordance with provisions of the Vocational Education Law and this Decree;

b) Update information on foreign training cooperation into the vocational education specialized database as provided for by Article 20 of the Vocational Education Law.

2. Applications for administrative procedures concerning registration of foreign training cooperation activities submitted in compliance with regulations before the effective date of this Decree shall continue to be processed according to the provisions of Decree No. 15/2019/NĐ-CP dated February 1, 2019, issued by the Government to implement certain articles and measures of the Vocational Education Law (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 24/2022/NĐ-CP dated April 6, 2022, amending and supplementing various decrees on conditions for investment and operation in the field of vocational education) and according to the provisions set forth in paragraph 1 of this Article.

3. Applications for administrative procedures concerning name changes, establishment, approval of establishment, cessation of operations at branch offices submitted in compliance with regulations before the effective date of this Decree shall continue to be processed according to the provisions of Decree No. 143/2016/NĐ-CP dated October 14, 2016, issued by the Government on conditions for investment and operation in the field of vocational education (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 140/2018/NĐ-CP dated October 8, 2018, amending and supplementing various decrees related to business licensing and administrative procedures under the management scope of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs; and Decree No. 24/2022/NĐ-CP dated April 6, 2022, amending and supplementing various decrees on conditions for investment and operation in the field of vocational education).

4. The issuance of permits for vocational education activities at branch offices of vocational education institutions shall continue to be conducted according to the provisions of Decree No. 143/2016/NĐ-CP dated October 14, 2016, issued by the Government on conditions for investment and operation in the field of vocational education (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 140/2018/NĐ-CP dated October 8, 2018, amending and supplementing various decrees related to business licensing and administrative procedures under the management scope of the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs; and Decree No. 24/2022/NĐ-CP dated April 6, 2022, amending and supplementing various decrees on conditions for investment and operation in the field of vocational education) until the Government issues a Decree on conditions for investment and operation in the field of education.

5. Conditions for the issuance of a vocational education branch registration certificate or supplementary registration certificate for branches as provided in Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP dated October 14, 2016 by the Government on investment and operations in the field of vocational education (amended and supplemented by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP dated October 8, 2018 by the Government amending and supplementing Decrees related to investment and business conditions and administrative procedures under the management scope of the Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs; Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP dated April 6, 2022 by the Government amending and supplementing Decrees on investment and operations in the field of vocational education) shall continue to be implemented until the Government issues a decree on investment and operations in the field of education.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix I

MODEL DOCUMENT FOR APPROVAL AND REGISTRATION OF A BRANCH OF A VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION
(Accompanying Decree No. 95/2026/ND-CP

dated March 31, 2026 by the Government)

Model No. 01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number: …/…-…

 

 

1. Information on the agency, organization, or individual applying for establishment and approval of a branch of a vocational education institution.

 

2. Information on the vocational education institution

- Name of the vocational education institution:

- Proposed name of the branch:

6. Proposed group(s) of study, level of training, and projected enrollment at the branch

No.

 

 

Requested to consider and decide.

 

For reference:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Name of the superior administrative authority for a public vocational education institution.

(2) Name of the vocational education institution.

(3) Authority to establish and approve branches of a vocational education institution.

(4) Principal office address of the vocational education institution (house number, street/road, district/village, province/city).

(5) Proposed location for the branch of the vocational education institution (house number, street/road, district/village, province/city).

(6) Functions and tasks of the branch

(7) Position and title of the head of the vocational education institution.

Model No. 02. Proposal for establishment and approval of a branch of a vocational education institution

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness
……, day … month … year 20….
______________________________________

PROPOSAL FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND APPROVAL

 

OF A BRANCH OF …(1)…

BRANCH OF…(1)…

 

Part One

NECESSITY FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH

SUB-CAMPUS OF…(1)………

 

1. Legal basis for the construction of the proposal.

2. Economic and social development situation and economic and social development planning on the territory or sector.

3. Human resource status and human resource development needs on the territory or sector.

4. Vocational education status on the territory or sector.

6. General information of the vocational education institution applying for sub-campus establishment

- Decision authorizing vocational education activities operation: [number, date, month, year of issuance, issuing authority].

 

 

Part Two

TRAINING OBJECTIVES, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND CONDITIONS

TO ENSURE THE SUB-CAMPUS OPERATIONS OF………(1)………

 

I. GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED SUB-CAMPUS ESTABLISHMENT AND AUTHORIZATION

(Include resume)

II. TRAINING OBJECTIVES

III. PROPOSED GROUPS OF MAJORS, OCCUPATIONS, QUALIFICATIONS AND SCALE (Reported at each sub-campus)

1. Proposed enrollment scale

 

2. Proposed training scale

IV. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

V. CONDITIONS TO ENSURE THE SUB-CAMPUS OPERATIONS

1. Physical infrastructure

a) Total land area used:………m2, including:

- Land area for theoretical training, practical training areas:……… m2; construction area …… m2.

- Land area for service facilities (library, sports, dormitories, canteen, health care):……… m2; construction area …… m2.

- Land area for other categories (name each category and corresponding area):……… m2; construction area …… m2.

b) Land area in non-urban areas: ………m2, including:

- Land area for administrative office, theoretical training, practical training areas:……… m2; construction area …… m2.

- Land area for service facilities (library, sports, dormitories, canteen, health care):……… m2; construction area …… m2.

- Land area for other categories (name each category and corresponding area):……… m2; construction area …… m2.

c) Converted land area:………m2 of urban area or ……… m2 of non-urban area.

2. Staffing

a) Quantity, quality (education level, teaching skills, vocational skills) of the teaching staff for each major and occupation that the sub-campus is expected to train.

b) Quantity, quality of management staff.

3. Curriculum, textbooks, teaching materials for the proposed majors and occupations

4. Funding sources and plan for using funds to implement the proposal

a) Funding: Specify each funding source for establishing the sub-campus of the vocational education institution and the corresponding amount for each source.

b) Plan for using funds for infrastructure construction; equipment, training tools procurement; staff development; curriculum and teaching material development; and other activities at the sub-campus of the vocational education institution.

 

Part Three

PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE OF THE PROJECT

 

1. Planning and schedule for the construction of physical facilities.

2. Planning and schedule for equipment, training tools procurement.

3. Planning and schedule for recruitment, training, and professional development of teachers and administrative staff.

4. Planning and schedule for curriculum, textbook, and teaching material development.

5. Planning and schedule for the utilization of funds allocated to implement the project.

 

 

Part Four

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EFFECTIVENESS

 

1. Economic aspects.

2. Social and environmental aspects.

3. Sustainability of the project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

(1) Name of the vocational education institution.

(2) For establishment or approval of a branch of a college, specify "higher secondary or/and primary level, vocational training level"; for establishment or approval of a branch of a secondary school, specify "secondary level or/and primary level, vocational training level".

(3) Proposed location of the branch of the vocational education institution (house number, street/path, ward/district, province/city).

(4) For each trade, profession at each educational level report the following:

- Curriculum

+ Name of the curriculum (e.g., Higher Secondary Level Information Technology Training Program; Secondary Level Industrial Electricity Training Program; Primary Level Culinary Arts Training Program).

+ Mode of training: [Full-time, part-time].

+ Target students.

+ Duration of training: … months (for primary level); … academic years (for secondary and higher secondary levels).

+ Educational objectives.

+ Total workload for the course: … hours (… credits).

+ Qualifications awarded to students upon completion.

- Textbooks, teaching materials.

(5) Principal of the vocational education institution.

(6) Approval by the head of the higher authority managing body for public vocational education institutions or organization/individuals owning private vocational education institutions. In case of individual ownership, no seal is required.

Form No. 03. Decision on Establishment and Approval of a Branch of a Vocational Education Institution

 

 

DECISION

On the establishment and approval of a branch of a vocational education institution(2)..........

_____________

 

AUTHORITY TO ISSUE …(3)…

 

 

DECISION:

 

Article 1. Establishment and approval of a branch of a vocational education institution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

(1) Name of the authority competent to establish and approve a branch of a vocational education institution.

(2) Name of the branch of the vocational education institution.

(3) Position of the person issuing the decision.

(4) Direct basis for issuance of the decision (establishment document, functions, duties, and powers of the issuing authority).

(5) Relevant legal documents directly related to the matter addressed in the decision.

(6) Abbreviation of the drafting unit and number of copies retained (if applicable).

(7) Typist's signature, reproduction mark, and number of copies issued (if applicable).

Form No. 04. Request for Name Change and Approval to Change the Name of a Vocational Education Institution

To: …(3)…

[Name of the higher authority managing body for public vocational education institutions; name of organization/individual or school board for private vocational education institutions] is hereby requested to consider and decide on the proposed change in name, approval to change the name of a vocational education institution as follows:

1. Current name of the vocational education institution

Vietnamese: …

English (if applicable): …

2. Proposed new name of the vocational education institution

Vietnamese: …

English (if applicable): …

3. Reasons for requesting a change in name of the vocational education institution

.........................................................................................................................

4. Assessment of the impact of the proposed name change on students, teachers, administrative staff, and other relevant parties:…

.............................................................................................................................

5. Risk management measures after implementation of the name change (if applicable):…

...................................................................................................................

The change in name shall not alter the functions or missions of the vocational education institution.

Requested to consider and decide on the matter.

 

 

 

(1) Name of the higher authority managing body requesting dissolution of a branch of a vocational education institution.

(2) Higher authority managing body for public vocational education institutions or organization/individuals owning private vocational education institutions. In case of individual ownership, this section is not applicable.

(3) Authority competent to change the name and approve the name change of a vocational education institution.

(4) In case of individual ownership, no seal required.

Form No. 05. Decision on Name Change and Approval to Change the Name of a Vocational Education Institution

 

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

 

On the change in name and approval to change the name of…(2)…to…(3)…

AUTHORITY TO ISSUE…(4)…

_____________

 

Based on…(5)…;

 

Based on…(6)…;

Based on Decision No. …/QĐ-…dated …/…/... of [name of issuing authority] regarding the establishment and approval of the establishment, operation of…(2)…;

Based on Decision No. …/QĐ-…dated …of [name of issuing authority], summary of each decision changing the name of a vocational education institution (if applicable);

In accordance with the request from …

DECISION:

 

DECISION:

 

Article 1.To change the name, permit a change of name…(2)…into…(3)…

Article.............................................................................................................

Article...This Decision shall take effect as of the date...

Article... ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

 

 

Note:

(1) Name of the competent authority to decide on changing or permitting a change in the name of an vocational education institution.

(2) Name of the vocational education institution before the name change.

(3) Name of the vocational education institution after the name change, or permission for the name change.

(4) Position of the head of the authority issuing the decision.

(5) Cite direct grounds for issuance of the decision (establishment document, functions, tasks, and powers of the issuing authority).

(6) Relevant legal documents directly related to the matter addressed in the content of the decision.

(7) Abbreviation of the unit that drafted the document and number of copies retained (if applicable).

(8) Typist's signature, reproduction mark, and number of copies issued (if applicable).

 

Appendix II

MODEL DOCUMENT FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF A VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION'S BRANCH

(Accompanied by Decree No. 95/2026/NĐ-CP

of the Government dated March 31, 2026)

Model No. 01

 

 

 

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

 

 

1. Information about the agency, organization, or individual requesting the dissolution of a branch of a vocational education institution

 

3. Information about the branch of the vocational education institution to be dissolved

a) Name of the vocational education institution:

Website: …, Email: …

g) Decision on establishment or permission to establish: [Decision No. …/QĐ-…issued on day, month, year by the issuing authority, summary of the decision].

h) Decision on name change or permission for name change (if applicable):

[Decision No. …/QĐ-…issued on day, month, year by the issuing authority, summary of each decision]. 4. Reasons for dissolving the branch of the vocational education institution

a) Plan for disposition of assets.

b) Plan to ensure the rights and interests of students.

c) Plan to ensure the rights and interests of teachers, administrative staff, employees, and workers.

d) Fulfillment of financial obligations.

Requested to consider and decide on the matter.

For reference:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3) Clearly state the request to dissolve [name of the branch of the vocational education institution].

(4) Authority with the power to dissolve a branch of a vocational education institution.

(5) Powers and duties of the head of the agency, organization, or individual requesting the dissolution of a branch of a vocational education institution. In the case of an individual owner, no seal is required.

Model No. 02. Proposal for Dissolution of a Branch of a Vocational Education Institution

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

 

…, date … month … year 20…

PROPOSAL
FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF [NAME OF THE BRANCH OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION]
___________________________________________

…, day … month … year 20….

 

SUBJECT

IMPLEMENTATION [NAME OF THE BRANCH OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION]

 

Part One

STATUS AND DIVISION OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION, SUBDIVISION OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION

 

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

6. Telephone number: …, Fax: …

Website: …, Email: …

7. Decision on establishment and approval of sub-branch: [Decision No. …/QĐ-… issued on day, month, year by the issuing authority, summary of the decision].

8. Decision on name change and approval of name change for sub-branch (if any): [Decision No. …/QĐ-… issued on day, month, year by the issuing authority, summary of each decision].

9. Decision granting permission to operate vocational education: [number, date, month, year granted, issuing authority].

II. STATUS OF ORGANIZATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. Organizational structure

2. Teaching staff and management personnel

a) Quantity, quality (training level, pedagogical skills, vocational skills) of teaching staff by each training program.

b) Quantity, quality of management personnel.

3. Training results in the last three years (report by each training program and qualification).

4. Programs, number of students and trainees currently being trained (report by each training program and qualification).

5. Physical facilities, training equipment, financial resources, assets.

III. OVERALL ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

1. Advantages and opportunities

2. Limitations, difficulties, and obstacles

 

Part Two

MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE CLOSURE OF [SUB-UNIT NAME OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION]

I. Reasons for closing the sub-unit of the vocational education institution

 

II. Measures to address the closure of the sub-unit of the vocational education institution

1. Asset disposal plan.

2. Plan to ensure the rights and interests of students.

3. Plan to ensure the rights and interests of teachers, management personnel, staff, and workers.

4. Fulfillment of financial obligations.

Part Three

 

IMPLEMENTATION ORGANIZATION

I. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (2)

 

II. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CLOSURE PLAN OF THE SUB-UNIT OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION; OF RELEVANT AGENCIES AND UNITS (3)

(Signed, stamped, with full name)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Provide the address including house number, street/road, ward/district, province/city.

(2) Specify the timeline and schedule for implementing the closure plan of the sub-unit of the vocational education institution.

(3) Clearly define the responsibilities for implementing the closure plan of the sub-unit of the vocational education institution, as well as relevant agencies and units.

(4) Define the authority and position of the head of agency, organization, or individual requesting the closure of the sub-unit of the vocational education institution. In case it is an individual who owns the vocational education institution, no stamp required.

(5) Position title of the head of the superior management authority (if any).

Model No. 03. Decision on Closure of Sub-Unit of Vocational Education Institution

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

 

 

On the closure of…(2)…

AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ……(3)……

____________

 

Based on the request from

 

 

2. Measures to ensure the rights and interests of students

 

……………………………...………………………………………………… .

 

 

 

 

Note:

(1) Name of the competent authority deciding on the dissolution of a branch office of an vocational education institution.

(2) Name of the branch office of the vocational education institution.

(3) Position of the person issuing the decision.

(4) Cite the direct grounds for issuance of the decision (establishment document, functions, tasks, and powers of the authority or organization issuing the decision).

(5) Relevant legal documents directly related to the matter addressed in the content of the decision.

(6) Content of the decision dissolving a branch office of an vocational education institution.

(7) Abbreviation for the unit drafting and number of copies retained (if applicable).

(8) Typist's signature, copy machine operator's signature, and number of copies issued (if applicable).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix III

MODEL DOCUMENT FOR REGISTRATION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OPERATING LICENSE

OF A BRANCH OFFICE OF A VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION

(Accompanied by Decree No. 95/2026/NĐ-CP

of the Government dated March 31, 2026)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model No. 01. Application for registration of vocational education operating license at a branch office

 

 

To: …(3) …

 

- Telephone number: …, Fax: …

- Website: …, Email: …

4. Decision establishing or approving establishment of a branch office: [Type of document, number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the document].

5. Decision amending or approving name change for a branch office (if applicable): [Number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of each decision].

6. Content of application for registration of vocational education operating license at the branch office

 

(1) Name of the superior supervisory authority (if applicable).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4) Provide address, house number, street/road, ward/district, province/city.

(5) Position title of the head of the vocational education institution.

Model No. 02. Report on conditions ensuring vocational education operation at a branch office

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: …/BC- …

…, day month year 20…

 

 

 

REPORT

Conditions for Ensuring Vocational Education Operations

_________

 

Part I

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

I. INFORMATION ABOUT THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION

- Telephone number: …, Fax: …

- Website: …, Email: …

4. Decision on establishment, approval to establish a branch [Type of document, number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the document].

5. Decision on name change, approval for name change (if any): [Number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of each decision].

II. OVERALL STATUS OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION

1. Physical facilities

 

2. Staff and teachers

 

 

Part II

CONDITIONS FOR ENSURING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OPERATIONS AT THE BRANCH OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION

I. [First group of majors, training occupations] + [training level]; enrollment scale per year: … students, trainees

 

1. Physical facilities and training equipment

a) Physical facilities for teaching:

- Number of theory classrooms: … rooms (total area: … m²);

- Number of workshops, training centers: ... rooms, workshops (total area: ... m²).

- Laboratories and experimental facilities: … rooms, facilities (total area: …m²).

b) Training equipment and tools used in teaching:

Report on existing training equipment and tools by each room, workshop (5)

- [First room, workshop].

 

2. Teaching staff (7)

a) Total number of teachers: ……… persons (equivalent to …… converted teachers). Among them:

- Full-time teachers: ……… persons.

- Part-time guest lecturers: ……… persons (total teaching hours per year: …hours/year, equivalent to …… converted teachers).

- Management staff participating in teaching: …persons (total teaching hours per year: …hours/year, equivalent to …… converted teachers).

b) Student-to-teacher ratio:

c) Quality of full-time teachers

No.

 

Full name

 

c) Target students:

d) Duration of training: … academic years.

e) Qualifications and certificates awarded to trainees:

g) Curriculum

e) Program content

Training program for intermediate and higher vocational levels, reported as follows:

 

4. Textbooks and Teaching Materials

5. For vocational training programs in the health sector

Report accompanying documentation evidencing compliance with practical training organization requirements as stipulated, including: Practical Training Program; Practical Training Schedule; General Contract for Practical Training; List of Practicum Instructors from the Training Institution and Educational Institution; Declaration that the Medical Facility Meets Requirements to Serve as a Practical Training Site in Health Sector Education.

[...]. [Name of Vocational Group ...] + [Level of Training]; enrollment scale per year: …students: Report information as in section I above.

 

 

Notes:

(1) Name of the superior administrative body if applicable.

(2) Name of the vocational education institution.

(3) Address including house number, street/road, ward/district, province/city.

(4) Documentation of physical infrastructure:

- Type of Document: Documentation of physical infrastructure is a certificate of land use rights or lease, purchase, transfer agreement regarding the physical infrastructure.

+ In case of leasing physical infrastructure, the lease contract must have at least 5 years remaining for secondary and higher vocational schools; at least 2 years remaining for vocational training centers, dual education centers, enterprises. Documentation proving ownership by the lessor.

+ In case of joint training, the joint training agreement must have at least 5 years remaining for secondary and higher vocational schools; at least 2 years remaining for vocational training centers, dual education centers, enterprises. Documentation proving ownership by the partner.

- Form of Document:

+ Electronic format as data created or digitized from a paper document and presented in accordance with prescribed format, style, and layout. The registration entity must ensure that the electronic version is identical to the original and fully responsible for the accuracy and legality of the electronic file. At the same time, the registration entity shall store according to current archival practices.

+ File format (.pdf).

(5) Documentation of training equipment and tools:

- Type of Document: Documentation of training equipment and tools includes one of the following documents:

+ Asset inventory list from the previous year up to the time of submitting the application for registration of vocational education activities.

+ Purchase contract, acceptance report, financial invoice.

+ In case of leasing equipment or tools: Lease agreement for equipment and tools; handover report for equipment and tools. The lease agreement must have at least 5 years remaining for secondary and higher vocational schools; at least 2 years remaining for vocational training centers, dual education centers, enterprises. Documentation proving ownership by the lessor.

- Form of Document: As stated in (5) above.

(6) If equipment or tools are shared among multiple disciplines, specify the specific discipline(s) using them.

(7) Documentation of teacher qualifications:

- Type of Document: Teacher qualification documentation includes:

+ Appointment decision or employment contract or labor contract for permanent teachers; guest lecturer contract for visiting lecturers.

+ Professional training certificate.

+ Teaching qualification and pedagogical competence certificates appropriate to the teaching level assigned.

+ Qualification and certification of professional skills.

+ Language and computer proficiency documentation for teachers involved in instruction.

- Form of Document: As stated in (5) above.

(8) Specify the specific professional qualification of each teacher corresponding to the modules or subjects assigned (e.g., Associate Professor in Machine Manufacturing; Lecturer in Accounting; Doctor in Information Technology; College in Culinary Arts; etc.).

(9) Documentation of training program:

- Type of Document: Documentation of training program includes:

+ Decision on the issuance of the training program by the head of the registration entity.

+ Detailed training program.

- Form of Document:

+ Decision on the issuance of the training program: Paper document (signed and sealed by the head of the registration entity).

+ Detailed training program, practical training program: Electronic file in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format.

(10) Position title of the head of the vocational education institution.

Form No. 03. Decision on granting permission for vocational education activities at a branch

 

 

DECISION

On granting permission for vocational education activities

____________

 

AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ……(2)……

 

 

DECISION:

Decision establishing, approving establishment of branch: [Type of document, number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the document].

Decision changing name, approving change of name of branch (if applicable): [Number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of each decision].

2. Groups and trades for operation

(1) Name of the competent authority granting approval for vocational education operational activities.

(2) Position of the head of the issuing authority.

(3) Cite direct grounds for issuance of decision (establishment decision, functions, tasks, and powers of the issuing authority).

(4) Relevant legal documents directly related to the issue addressed in the content of the decision.

(5) Abbreviation of the drafting unit and number of copies retained (if applicable).

(6) Typist's signature, reproduction mark, and number of issued copies (if applicable).

Appendix IV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL DOCUMENT FOR COOPERATION AND LINKAGE IN TRAINING WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES

(Annexed to Decree No. 95/2026/NĐ-CP

of the Government dated March 31, 2026)

Model No. 01

 

 

 

 

 

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

 

 

Self-governance in training cooperation with foreign countries

AUTHORITY TO ISSUE ……(3)……

___________

 

Based on the proposal of

 

 

1. Information about the foreign educational institution:

 

a) Name: International trading name in English (if applicable):

b) Main office address:

f) Quality assurance certificate from a foreign quality assessment body or recognition of educational quality assurance by an authorized body: [Type of document, number, date of issuance, issuing authority, brief description of the document, validity period].

2. Content of self-governance in training cooperation with foreign countries:

a) At location one:

- Fields, trades, training levels and annual enrollment

No.

Training level

 

(same contents as at the first location).

 

 

Notes:

(1) Name of the superior administrative body directly managing the vocational education institution.

(2) Name of the vocational education institution.

(3) Position of the head of the vocational education institution.

(4) Cite specific legal bases for issuing this decision (establishment documents, regulations on functions, tasks, and powers of the vocational education institution).

(5) Relevant legal documents directly related to the issues addressed in the content of the decision.

(6) Separate decision for each foreign vocational or educational institution.

(7) Name of the foreign vocational or educational institution.

(8) Address, including house number, street, ward/district, province/city.

(9) Code of trades and occupations at the secondary level as per Vietnamese regulations.

(10) According to Vietnamese vocational education qualifications.

(11) Higher vocational colleges send this decision to the Ministry of Education and Training for monitoring and management.

(12) Secondary vocational schools, technical schools send this decision to the People's Committee of the province/city where they are conducting foreign cooperation in education for monitoring and management.

(13) Abbreviation of the unit that drafted the document and number of copies kept (if applicable).

(14) Typist, printer, and number of copies issued (if applicable).

 

Model 02. Report on Self-Determination in Foreign Cooperation

 

 

REPORT

On Self-Determination in Foreign Cooperation

_____________

 

Part I

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

I. INFORMATION ON THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTION SELF-DETERMINING FOREIGN COOPERATION

- Telephone: ..., Fax: ...

- Website: ..., Email: ...

5. Establishment decision: [document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the decision].

Name change decision (if applicable): [document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of each decision].

6. Certificate of registration for vocational education operation/Decision to operate vocational education from competent authority: [document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority].

Certificate of compliance with quality assessment standards for vocational education institutions [document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, validity period].

7. Decision establishing the school council in a private vocational education institution (if applicable): [document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the decision].

Decisions replacing chairperson, secretary, and members of the school council (if applicable): [document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of each decision].

8. Decision establishing the academic council in the vocational education institution: [document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the decision].

9. Decision on organizational and operational regulations: [document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the decision].

Decisions amending or supplementing organizational and operational regulations (if applicable): [document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of each decision].

10. Internal management regulations: listed according to individual internal management regulations.

[Type of document, document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the document].

II. INFORMATION ON FOREIGN VOCATIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

4. Telephone: ..., Fax: ...

Website: ..., Email: ...

5. Legal documents on establishment and operation permit: [Type of document, document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the document].

6. Quality assessment certificate from a foreign quality assessment body or certification of compliance with educational standards by competent authorities: [Type of document, document number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the document, validity period].

III. INFORMATION ON COOPERATION AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT FOR FOREIGN COOPERATION

1. Cooperation agreement or contract between parties involved in foreign cooperation: [Type of document, date, month, year signed, summary or content of the document; Term of the cooperation agreement or contract: from ... to ...]

2. Amendments or extensions to the cooperation agreement or contract (if applicable): [Type of document, date, month, year signed, summary or content of the document].

Part Two

CONTENTS OF JOINT TRAINING

 

I. AT THE FIRST LOCATION (3)

1. [Name of first joint training program] + [level of education]; annual enrollment: … students, trainees

a) Joint training objectives.

b) Form of joint training (6).

c) Method of joint training

d) Admission targets.

d) Language of instruction and study.

e) Commitment to language proficiency standards (if applicable).

g) Anticipated tuition fees and other charges for students.

h) Qualifications, certificates issued upon graduation to the student.

i) Responsibilities and authority of each party involved in the joint training.

[...]. [Name of second joint training program] + [level of education]; annual enrollment: … students, trainees: Report information as per Item 1 Part I.

[...]. AT THE SECOND LOCATION (3): Report at each training location as in Part I. Where the training programs are identical for different levels of education across locations, report only the corresponding annual enrollment figures for each location.

 

Part Three

CONDITIONS FOR ORGANIZING JOINT TRAINING WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES

A. AT THE FIRST LOCATION (3)

 

I. [Name of first joint training program] + [level of education]; annual enrollment: … students, trainees

1. Training facilities and equipment (7)

a) Requirements for training facilities and equipment according to the training program (if applicable).

b) Facilities used for teaching.

- Number of theory classroom rooms: … rooms (total area: … m²).

- Number of practice workshop, internship rooms: ... rooms, workshops (total area: ... m²).

- Laboratory, production test facility: … rooms, facilities (total area: …m²).

c) Training equipment and tools used in teaching (8): Report existing training equipment and tools by room, workshop.

- [First workshop or room name].

No. | Equipment and tool name | Unit of measurement | Quantity | Course, module, credit

 

- Full-time teaching staff: ……… persons.

- Part-time teaching staff:……… persons (total hours taught per year: …hours/year).

- Administrative personnel participating in teaching: …persons (total hours taught per year: …hours/year).

c) Student-to-teacher ratio

No. | Name | Professional qualification | Teaching qualification | Qualification | Skill

Mapped course, module, credit assigned to teach

d) Quality of full-time teaching staff

No. | Name | Professional qualification | Teaching qualification | Qualification | Skill

Mapped course, module, credit assigned to teach

Total hours taught per year

 

4. Textbooks and teaching materials

e) Explanation of the teacher's qualifications meeting the scale of foreign cooperation in education.

3. Training program (10)

- Training program [name of trade/profession] + [level of training].

- Duration of training: … academic years (for a total of … hours, … modules, subjects)

- Requirements for the issuing country when using the training program (copyright, updates, etc.): …

4. Textbooks and teaching materials

[...]. [name of the vocational education cooperation program No. ...] + [level of training]; annual enrollment scale:… students: Report on the information as in section I of this part.

B. AT LOCATION NO.…: Report at each location as in Part A.

 

Part Four

COMMITMENT OF [SCHOOL, TRAINING CENTER]

 

[Name of public vocational education institution] commits that the contents reported above are accurate and meet the conditions to ensure the operation of international training cooperation for each profession or trade offered by [school, center]. In case, through follow-up inspection, supervision, or audit, it is found that [school, center] does not meet the conditions stipulated for self-governance in deciding on international training cooperation, [public vocational education institution] will fully bear legal responsibility and be accountable to the learners.

 

Note:

(1) Name of the direct superior administrative body of the public vocational education institution in Vietnam.

(2) Name of the public vocational education institution in Vietnam.

(3) Address including house number, street/road, ward/district, province/city.

(4) Website address of the vocational education institution.

(5) Name of foreign educational and training institution.

(6) Form of cooperation as stipulated in Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 24 of this Decree.

(7) Physical facilities meeting the requirements of the training program. In case leased, the lease contract must have a remaining term of at least five years from the date of self-decision on international training cooperation.

(8) Training equipment meeting the requirements of the training program. In case rented, the lease contract must have a remaining term of at least five years. Documentation proving ownership rights of the lessee.

(9) Teaching staff meeting the provisions in Clause 5 of Article 26 of this Decree, with a student-to-teacher ratio not exceeding 25 students per teacher.

(10) Training program is a detailed training program.

(11) Position title of the head of the Vietnamese institution applying for permission to conduct international training cooperation.

Form No. 03. Application for Permission/Supplementary Permission for International Training Cooperation

 

 

To:

 

I. Information on the Vietnamese institution applying for permission to conduct international training cooperation

1. Name of the institution applying for permission: …(2) …

4. Telephone number: ..., Fax: ...

Website: ..., Email: ...

5. Establishment decision, permission to establish, or investment registration certificate: [Type of document, number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the document].

6. Name change decision, permission for name change (if any): [Number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of each decision].

7. Certificate of quality assessment compliance for vocational education institution (if any): [Number, date and month and year issued, issuing authority, validity period]

II. Registered/Supplementary registration information on international training cooperation

1. Information on the foreign educational or training institution

d) Telephone number: ..., Fax: ...

Website: ..., Email: ...

e) Legal documents on establishment, operation permit: [Type of document, number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the document].

f) Certificate of quality assessment compliance for vocational education by foreign accreditation body or recognition of quality: [Type of document, number, date and month and year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the document, validity period].

2. Information on cooperation agreement or training cooperation contract

a) Cooperation agreement or training cooperation contract among parties involved in the cooperation:

[Type of document, date, month, year signed, brief description or content of the document; Term of the cooperation agreement or training cooperation contract from ... to ...].

b) Amended or extended cooperation agreement or training cooperation contract (if any):

 

(Report the same information as at location one).

(Report conditions to ensure operation attached)

…(2) ... commits to comply with legal provisions on vocational education and related laws.

 

 

Note:

(1) Name of the direct administrative body (if any).

(2) Name of the institution applying for permission to conduct international training cooperation.

(3) Authority responsible for granting permission for international training cooperation.

(4) Address including house number, street/road, ward/district, province/city.

(5) Name of foreign educational or training institution.

(6) If issuing Vietnamese diploma, specify the code of profession or trade at secondary and higher vocational levels as per Vietnam's regulations.

(7) According to the vocational education qualification levels in Vietnam.

(8) Position title of the head of the institution applying for permission to conduct international training cooperation.

REPORT ON CONDITIONS TO ENSURE THE OPERATIONAL FUNCTION OF INTERNATIONAL TRAINING COOPERATION

Attached to Decision No. ... …/……-ĐKHĐLK Date: ... month ... year ...

Regarding the application for permission/supplementary permission for international training cooperation application for permission to conduct foreign cooperation in education)

__________

 

 

Part One

CONTENTS OF JOINT EDUCATION PROGRAM

 

I. AT THE FIRST LOCATION (3)

1. [First Joint Education Program Major, Profession] + [Level of Training]; number of students enrolled per year: …students

a) Objectives of the joint education program.

b) Form of the joint education program (5).

c) Method of the joint education program

d) Admission targets.

d) Language of instruction and learning.

e) Commitment to language proficiency standards (if applicable).

g) Anticipated tuition fees and other charges for students.

h) Qualifications, certificates issued upon graduation to the student.

i) Responsibilities and authority of each party involved in the joint education program.

[…]. [Second Joint Education Program Major, Profession] + [Level of Training]; number of students enrolled per year: …students: Report information as in Item 1 Part I.

[…]. AT THE SECOND LOCATION (3): Report at each training location as in Part I. In the case where the training programs are identical to those reported at another location, only report the number of students enrolled per year for each respective location.

 

Part Two

CONDITIONS FOR ORGANIZING JOINT EDUCATION PROGRAMS WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES

JOINT EDUCATION PROGRAMS WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES AT THE FIRST LOCATION (3)

 

I. [First Joint Education Program Major, Profession] + [Level of Training]; number of students enrolled per year: …students

1. Educational facilities and equipment

a) Requirements for educational facilities and equipment according to the training program (if applicable).

b) Facilities used for teaching:

- Number of theory classrooms:…rooms (total area: …m²).

- Number of practice workshops, internship rooms: …workshops, rooms (total area: …m²).

- Laboratories and production test facilities: …labs, facilities (total area: …m²).

c) Educational equipment and tools used in teaching: Report the current educational equipment and tools by room, workshop:

- [First Workshop/Room].

No.

 

d) Description of educational facilities and equipment meeting the scale of joint education program with foreign countries.

2. Teaching staff (8)

a) Requirements for teaching staff according to the training program or regulations.

b) Total number of teaching staff: ……… persons. Among them:

- Full-time teaching staff: ……… persons.

- Part-time teaching staff:… persons (total hours taught per year: …hours/year).

- Administrative personnel involved in teaching: …persons (total hours taught per year: …hours/year).

c) Student-to-teacher ratio:

No.

Name

 

Name

 

- Curriculum for [Major/Profession] + [Level of Training].

- Admission targets:

- Duration of training:…. academic years (in ….hours, ….modules, courses)

4. Textbooks and teaching materials

[...]. [Second Joint Education Program Major, Profession] + [Level of Training]; number of students enrolled per year: …students:

Report information as in Item I of this section.

B. AT THE SUBSEQUENT LOCATION(S): Report at each training location as in Section A.

For receipt: AUTHORITY, DUTIES

 

 

 

 

(2) Name of the Vietnamese institution requesting permission to conduct joint education programs with foreign countries.

(3) Address including house number, street/road, ward/district, city/province.

(4) Name of the foreign educational institution.

(5) Form of the joint education program as specified in paragraph 3 and paragraph 4 of Article 24 of this Decree.

(6) Documentation of facilities is a copy (notarization not required) of land use right certificate or lease, purchase, transfer contract for the location and facilities.

In case of leasing, the lease agreement must have at least a five-year remaining term. Documentation proving ownership rights of the lessor.

(7) Documentation of training equipment is a copy (notarization not required) of one of the following documents:

- Asset inventory list from the previous year up to the time of submitting the application for joint education program with foreign countries.

- Purchase contract, acceptance test report, financial voucher.

- In case of leasing training equipment: Lease agreement for training equipment; handover report for training equipment. The lease agreement must have at least a five-year remaining term. Documentation proving ownership rights of the lessor.

(8) Documentation to prove each teaching staff member is a copy (notarization not required) including:

- Appointment decision or employment contract or labor contract for full-time teaching staff; contract for part-time teaching staff.

- Academic degree, professional qualification, and skill proficiency certificate.

The maximum student-to-teacher ratio is 25 students per teacher.

(9) Documentation to prove the training curriculum is a detailed training curriculum.

(10) Position of the head of the Vietnamese institution requesting permission to conduct joint education programs with foreign countries.

Form No. 04. Decision on Granting/Supplemental Permission for Joint Education Programs with Foreign Countries

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

 

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

 

AUTHORITY TO ISSUE…

Based on the request of

_________________

 

DECISION:(3)………

 

 

DECISION:

 

Article 1. Approval/Supplementary Approval of Foreign Joint Training Activities as follows:

Establishment, approval or investment registration document: [Type of document, number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of the document].

Name change, approval for name change (if any): [Number, date, month, year issued, issuing authority, brief description of each decision].

First foreign joint training activity approval decision (if any).

a) At location first: - Fields, professions, levels of education and annual enrollment scale (or additional annual enrollment scale)

No.

Name of field, profession

Code

 

3. This decision ceases to be enforceable in the event that any document or record in the application for foreign joint training activity becomes invalid, revoked, canceled, or no longer meets legal requirements as a basis for ensuring conditions for conducting foreign joint training activities.

4. The vocational education institution shall notify the approving authority in writing within five working days from the date of occurrence or discovery of any circumstances specified in paragraph 2 of this article. Article

For reference:

- As per Article ...;

- Retained: VT, (9) A.xx (10)

AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SIGNATORY

(Signature, seal, full name) …. ………………………………………

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5) Relevant legal documents directly related to the issue addressed in the content of the decision.

(6) Address with house number, street/road, ward/district, province/city.

(7) For Vietnamese vocational qualification certificates, specify codes for middle-level and higher education programs according to Vietnamese regulations.

(8) According to Vietnamese vocational education levels.

(9) Abbreviation of the drafting unit and number of copies retained (if needed).

(10) Typist's signature, reproduction symbol, and number of issued copies (if needed).

(11) Position title of the head of the institution requesting approval for foreign joint training activities.

Model No. 05. Decision to Suspend or Terminate Foreign Joint Training Activities

THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM

Independence - Freedom - Happiness

Number: …/QD-..(2)..

…, day month year 20……

 

DECISION

 

In accordance with the request of …;

DECISION:

______________

 

... (4)…….

Based on …(5)…;

Based on …(6)…;

Based on the request of …;

 

DECISION:

Article 1. ……………………………….(7)………………………………………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………….

Article … ……………………………………………………….…………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 

 

 

Note:

(1) Name of the competent authority granting permission for cooperation and training linkages with foreign countries.

(2) Abbreviated name of the competent authority granting permission for cooperation and training linkages with foreign countries.

(3) Summary content of the decision: suspension, termination of cooperative and training linkages.

(4) Position of the head of the issuing authority

(5) Specify direct grounds for issuance of the decision (establishment document, provisions on functions, tasks, and powers of the issuing authority).

(6) Relevant legal documents directly related to the matter being addressed in the content of the decision.

(7) Content of the decision: substance, reasons, duration of suspension (if a suspension decision), measures to ensure lawful interests of students, teachers, management staff, employees, and workers.

(8) Powers and position of the signatory

(9) Abbreviation for the drafting unit and number of copies retained (if applicable).

(10) Typist's signature, reproduction authority, and number of copies issued (if applicable).

 

Model No. 06. Report on Cooperation with Foreign Countries in Vocational Education (For Provincial People's Committees)

 

REPORT

On Cooperation and Training Linkages with Foreign Countries in the Field of Vocational Education

For Provincial People's Committees

__________

 

To: …

 

I. General Situation on Cooperation and Training Linkages with Foreign Countries in the Field of Vocational Education

1.Overview of the implementation of cooperation and training linkages activities with foreign countries in the field of vocational education within the jurisdiction.

a) Implementation of cooperation with foreign countries

b) Implementation of training linkages with foreign countries

2.Local government's policy orientation and strategic direction for cooperation and training linkages with foreign countries in the field of vocational education.

3.Overall assessment of scale, scope, fields of cooperation and its impact on improving the quality of vocational education and developing human resources.

II. Results by Form of Cooperation and Training Linkage

1.Regarding cooperation with foreign countries:

a) Cooperation in implementing training activities and developing training programs:

b) Cooperation in applying scientific research, technology transfer, innovation for training purposes; cooperation in implementing creative or technology transfer activities related to culture, arts, sports in vocational education:

c) Cooperation in organizing practical training.

d) Cooperation in implementing learning models in vocational education.

2. Regarding training linkages with foreign countries

a) Training linkages with foreign institutions of higher education to establish departments, centers or specialized training units.

b) Training linkages with foreign institutions for implementation of programs leading to qualifications and certificates as per regulations.

(Summary table attached)

III. State Management, Inspection, and Supervision

1.Local government's guidance and supervision on the implementation of cooperation and training linkage activities.

2.Implementation of reporting and data updating procedures as per regulations.

3.Inspection, supervision, and handling of violations (if any).

IV. Overall Evaluation

1.Achievements attained.

2.Existing issues and limitations.

3.Reasons for existing issues and limitations.

V. Difficulties and Obstacles

1.Difficulties and obstacles related to mechanisms, policies, and legal regulations.

2.Difficulties and obstacles in implementation.

VI. Recommendations and Proposals

1.Recommendations and proposals for the Government.

2.Recommendations and proposals for the Ministry of Education and Training.

3.Recommendations and proposals for relevant ministries and agencies.

 

SUMMARY TABLE OF COOPERATION AND TRAINING LINKAGES WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES

(Attached to Report No. …… dated … month … year from …)

I. General Summary Table

 

STT

STT

STT

STT

 

Model No. 07. Report on cooperation with foreign countries in vocational education (For vocational education institutions)

 

BÁO CÁO

Tình hình hợp tác với nước ngoài trong giáo dục nghề nghiệp

_____________

 

Kính gửi:……………………………

 

I. Thông tin chung

1. Tên cơ sở giáo dục nghề nghiệp.

2. Địa chỉ trụ sở chính.

3. Nội dung hợp tác với nước ngoài đang thực hiện (căn cứ theo nội dung quy định tại khoản 2 Điều 19)

II. Tình hình chung về thực hiện hợp tác với nước ngoài

III. Kết quả thực hiện hợp tác với nước ngoài

[Báo cáo theo từng nội dung hợp tác mà trường thực hiện, cụ thể:

- Hợp tác trong triển khai hoạt động đào tạo, phát triển chương trình đào tạo:

- Hợp tác ứng dụng nghiên cứu khoa học, chuyển giao công nghệ, đổi mới sáng tạo:

- Hợp tác trong tổ chức thực hành, thực tập:

- Hợp tác triển khai mô hình học tập trong giáo dục nghề nghiệp:

* Tổng hợp số liệu:

 

 

IV. Đánh giá chung

1. Kết quả đạt được.

2. Tồn tại, hạn chế.

3. Nguyên nhân của tồn tại, hạn chế.

V. Khó khăn, vướng mắc

1. Khó khăn, vướng mắc về cơ chế, chính sách, quy định pháp luật.

2. Khó khăn, vướng mắc trong tổ chức thực hiện.

VI. Kiến nghị, đề xuất

 

Mẫu số 08. Báo cáo hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài (Dành cho cơ sở GDNN)

 

BÁO CÁO

Tình hình liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài trong lĩnh vực giáo dục nghề nghiệp

_______________

 

Kính gửi:………………………….

 

I. Thông tin chung

1. Tên cơ sở giáo dục nghề nghiệp.

2. Địa chỉ trụ sở chính.

3. Hình thức liên kết với nước ngoài đang thực hiện:

- Thành lập khoa, trung tâm hoặc đơn vị đào tạo chuyên môn:

- Liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài thực hiện chương trình đào tạo cấp văn bằng, chứng chỉ theo quy định tại Điều 24 Nghị định này:

II. Tình hình chung về thực hiện liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài trong lĩnh vực giáo dục nghề nghiệp

1.Khái quát tình hình triển khai các hoạt động liên kết với nước ngoài tại cơ sở.

2.Mục tiêu, phạm vi, quy mô liên kết.

3.Đánh giá sự phù hợp của hoạt động liên kết với chức năng, nhiệm vụ và năng lực đào tạo của cơ sở.

(Biểu số liệu báo cáo tổng hợp kèm theo)

III. Đánh giá chung

1.Kết quả đạt được.

2.Tồn tại, hạn chế.

3.Nguyên nhân của tồn tại, hạn chế.

IV. Khó khăn, vướng mắc

1.Khó khăn, vướng mắc về cơ chế, chính sách, quy định pháp luật.

2.Khó khăn, vướng mắc trong quá trình tổ chức thực hiện.

V. Kiến nghị, đề xuất

1.Kiến nghị, đề xuất đối với cơ quan quản lý nhà nước có thẩm quyền.

2.Kiến nghị, đề xuất khác (nếu có).

 

 

 

 

 

BIỂU SỐ LIỆU TỔNG HỢP BÁO CÁO TÌNH HÌNH LIÊN KẾT VỚI NƯỚC NGOÀI

(Kèm theo Báo cáo số…….. ngày…tháng….năm)

 

I. Thông tin chung về hoạt động liên kết với nước ngoài

II. Thông tin về các chương trình liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài

 

Mẫu số 09. Văn bản đề nghị chấm dứt hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài

 

 

Kính gửi: ......................(3) ......................

 

1. Tóm tắt thông tin về việc hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài

……………………………………………………………………………….

2. Lý do đề nghị chấm dứt hoạt động liên kết đào tạo

…………………………………………………………………………………

3. Đề nghị chấm dứt và cam kết thực hiện theo đúng theo quy định của pháp luật

…………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………

............(2) ............ kính đề nghị..............(3)............ thực hiện thủ tục chấm dứt hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài theo đề nghị của Trường.

............(2) ............cam kết thực hiện đúng quy định của pháp luật về giáo dục nghề nghiệp và quy định của pháp luật có liên quan.

 

 

Ghi chú:

(1) Tên cơ quan, tổ chức quản lý trực tiếp (nếu có).

(2) Tên cơ sở đề nghị chấm dứt hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài.

(3) Cơ quan có thẩm quyền cấp phép hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài.

(4) Chức danh người đứng đầu cơ sở đề nghị chấm dứt hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài.

Mẫu số 10. Báo cáo chấm dứt hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài

BÁO CÁO

Về việc chấm dứt hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài

__________

 

Kính gửi: .......................(3) ..........................

 

I. Thông tin chung về việc hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài

1. Thông tin về cơ sở giáo dục nghề nghiệp đề nghị chấm dứt hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài

a) Tên trường:………………………… (2)……………………………..

b) Địa chỉ trụ sở chính:…………………………………………………

c) Số điện thoại: ........................................, Fax: .....................................

Website: ..................................................., Email: ...............................

d) Quyết định thành lập, cho phép thành lập hoặc giấy chứng nhận đăng ký đầu tư: [Tên loại văn bản, số hiệu, ngày, tháng, năm ban hành, cơ quan ban hành, trích yếu của văn bản].

đ) Quyết định đổi tên, cho phép đổi tên (nếu có): [số hiệu, ngày, tháng, năm ban hành, cơ quan ban hành, trích yếu của từng quyết định].

e) Giấy chứng nhận đạt tiêu chuẩn kiểm định chất lượng cơ sở giáo dục nghề nghiệp (nếu có): [số hiệu, ngày tháng năm cấp, cơ quan cấp, hiệu lực].

2. Quyết định cấp phép/cấp phép bổ sung hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Kết quả thực hiện liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài đến thời điểm đề nghị chấm dứt

a) Báo cáo về các điều kiện đảm bảo tổ chức hoạt động

(i) Cơ sở vật chất, thiết bị đào tạo: ………………………………………

(ii) Chương trình, giáo trình, tài liệu đào tạo: ……………………………

(iii) Đội ngũ nhà giáo (giáo viên, giảng viên):…………………………….

b) Số liệu từng ngành, nghề đã thực hiện liên kết đào tạo

 

(báo cáo các thông tin như tại địa điểm thứ nhất).

II. Báo cáo về việc chấm dứt

* Đối với trường hợp theo quy định tại điểm a khoản 5 Điều 29

1.Lý do chấm dứt: ……………………………………………………………

2.Nội dung chấm dứt: ………………………………………………………...

3.Phương án giải quyết quyền và lợi ích hợp pháp của người học, giáo viên/giảng viên, cán bộ quản lý, nhân viên và người lao động:

a)Đối với người học:………………………………………………………….

b)Đối với giáo viên/giảng viên:……………………………………………….

c)Đối với cán bộ quản lý: …………………………………………………….

d)Đối với nhân viên và người lao động: ………………………………………

4.Việc thanh toán các khoản nợ thuế và các khoản nợ khác (nếu có): ………...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Đối với trường hợp theo quy định tại điểm b khoản 5 Điều 29

1. Lý do không tổ chức hoạt động đào tạo: ……………………………….

2. Những khó khăn, vướng mắc khác (nếu có): ……………………………

* Đối với trường hợp theo quy định tại điểm c khoản 5 Điều 29

1. Lý do nội dung giấy tờ, tài liệu bị thu hồi, hủy bỏ hoặc không còn đáp ứng yêu cầu pháp lý: …………………………………………………………………..

2. Những khó khăn, vướng mắc khác (nếu có): ……………………………

Trên đây là Báo cáo đề nghị chấm dứt hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài của Trường............(2) ................................................................................

 

Kính gửi..............(3)............ để xem xét, thực hiện thủ tục chấm dứt hoạt động liên kết đào tạo với nước ngoài theo đề nghị của Trường.