Effective management of extracurricular teaching and tutoring is essential: MOET

Since 2012, regulations on extracurricular teaching and tutoring have been governed by Circular 17 (issued on May 16, 2012) and Decision 2499 (issued on August 26, 2019), which repealed certain provisions of the circular.

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However, after more than a decade, many aspects of these regulations have become outdated. On January 10, 2024, the Prime Minister tasked the Ministry of Education and Training with drafting and issuing a new circular to replace Circular 17. As a result, Circular 29 was issued on December 30, 2024, establishing regulations on extracurricular teaching and tutoring based on five key principles:

First, the circular aligns with the Education Law of 2019 and other relevant legal regulations while also adapting to the realities of local education management. Second, the circular regulates extracurricular teaching and tutoring rather than banning it. It clearly defines which activities comply with regulations, enabling local authorities, organisations, individuals and society to oversee, inspect and monitor their implementation.