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RESOLUTION

ON REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government No. 63/2025/QH15;

Pursuant to the Law on Promulgation of Legislative Documents No. 64/2025/QH15, amended in 2025 by Law No. 87/2025/QH15;

At the proposal of the Minister of Education and Training;

The Government hereby issues a Resolution on the reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Training.

Article 1. Scope

This Resolution provides for the reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions in legislative documents issued by the Government within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Training.

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The reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and business conditions shall facilitate organizations and individuals, create a favorable, healthy and equitable business environment, promote innovation and creativity, enhance the initiative of local governments, improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state management, and bring about strong changes in administrative governance, while ensuring that the conditions for maintaining education quality and the safety of learners are not undermined.

Article 3. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Training

1. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions for the operations of early childhood education institutions as prescribed in Appendix I issued together with this Resolution.

2. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions for the operations of general education institutions as prescribed in Appendix II issued together with this Resolution.

3. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions for the operations of higher education institutions as prescribed in Appendix III issued together with this Resolution.

4. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions for the operations of foreign-invested education institutions, representative offices of foreign educational institutions in Vietnam, and branch campuses of foreign-invested education institutions as prescribed in Appendix IV issued together with this Resolution.

5. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions for the operations of continuing education institutions and other education institutions as prescribed in Appendix V issued together with this Resolution.

6. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions for study abroad consultancy services as prescribed in Appendix VI issued together with this Resolution.

7. Reduction, delegation and simplification of administrative procedures and reduction of business conditions for vocational education and training (VET) operations as prescribed in Appendix VII issued together with this Resolution.

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1. Ministers, heads of ministerial agencies, and People's Committees of provinces and centrally-affiliated cities shall, within their authority:

a) implement this Resolution;

b) submit to competent agencies and persons for issuance, or issue within their authority, legislative documents in accordance with the Appendices issued together with this Resolution to reduce, delegate and simplify administrative procedures and business conditions, ensuring entry into force before March 1, 2027;

c) for reduction, delegation and simplification plans for administrative procedures and business conditions falling within the scope of amendments to Circulars, Ministers and heads of ministerial agencies shall proactively draft and issue Circulars for implementation within their authority;

d) publish administrative procedures in accordance with the law on administrative procedure control;

dd) provide guidance on data extraction from the national population database and sector-specific databases to minimize the requirements for application components that have already been published and made publicly available.

2. The Ministry of Education and Training shall monitor, urge and inspect the implementation of this Resolution.

3. Heads of agencies and units, cadres, civil servants and public employees who participated in the drafting and issuance of this Resolution shall be considered for exclusion, exemption or reduction of liability as prescribed in clause 11 Article 68 of the Law on Promulgation of Legislative Documents No. 64/2025/QH15, amended by Law No. 87/2025/QH15.

Article 5. Transitional provisions

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2. Applications for settlement of administrative procedures that have been reduced, in the fields specified in Article 3 and the Appendixes appended to this Resolution, that were received by a competent authority or postmarked before this Resolution comes into force shall be suspended from further processing and the applications returned to the individuals and organizations upon their request.

Article 6. Entry into force

1. This Resolution comes into force from April 29, 2026 to March 1, 2027, except as provided in clause 2 of this Article.

Where any law or resolution of the National Assembly; ordinance or resolution of the National Assembly Standing Committee; decree or resolution of the Government; or decision of the Prime Minister contains provisions on administrative procedures relating to the provisions of this Resolution and is adopted or issued after this Resolution comes into force, with an effective date falling between April 29, 2026 and March 1, 2027, the corresponding provisions of this Resolution shall cease to be in force from the date such legislative documents come into force.

2. The provisions on reduction and simplification of administrative procedures and business conditions for study abroad consultancy services prescribed in Article 3 and Appendix VI issued together with this Resolution:

a) Come into force concurrently with Appendix IV issued together with the Investment Law 2025.

b) From the date this Resolution comes into force until the date Appendix IV issued together with the Investment Law 2025 comes into force, the administrative procedures and business conditions for study abroad consultancy services shall continue to be carried out in accordance with the prevailing law.

3. During the period this Resolution is in force, where the provisions on administrative procedures and business conditions in this Resolution differ from related legislative documents issued by the Government before this Resolution comes into force, the provisions of this Resolution shall apply.

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ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT
PP. PRIME MINISTER
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER





Pham Thi Thanh Tra

APPENDIX I

REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the Government)

A. REDUCTION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

I. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for nurseries, kindergartens and preschools (hereinafter collectively referred to as preschool) to resume educational operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 3 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause A.III, section 1, Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

The resumption of educational operations by a preschool shall be carried out as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the preschool shall independently organize the resumption of educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required conditions for educational operations.

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The commune-level People's Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with educational operating conditions of the preschool in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

II. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for an independent preschool facility to resume operations as prescribed in point c clause 3 Article 7 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause A.VII, section 1, Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

The resumption of operations by an independent preschool facility shall be carried out as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the independent preschool facility shall independently organize the resumption of operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment as prescribed.

At least 5 working days before resuming operations, the independent preschool facility shall publicly disclose on mass media and send a written notice to the commune-level People's Committee confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).

The commune-level People's Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment of the independent preschool facility in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

B. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT

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Lead drafting agency

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RESOLUTION

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Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP

Clause A.III, section 1, Appendix I.3

Ministry of Justice

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DECREE

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Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP

Point c clause 2 Article 3 Appendix I

Ministry of Education and Training

Point c clause 3 Article 7 Appendix I

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APPENDIX II

REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF GENERAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the Government)

A. REDUCTION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

I. Elimination of the administrative procedure for granting permission for a primary school to resume educational operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 13 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.III, section 1, Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

The resumption of educational operations by a primary school shall be carried out as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the primary school shall independently organize the resumption of educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required conditions for educational operations.

At least 5 working days before resuming educational operations, the primary school shall publicly disclose on mass media and send a written notice to the commune-level People's Committee confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).

The commune-level People's Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with educational operating conditions of the primary school in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

II. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for a lower secondary school or a multi-level school whose highest level is lower secondary (hereinafter referred to as lower secondary school) to resume educational operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 20 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.VIII, section 1, Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

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Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the lower secondary school shall independently organize the resumption of educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required conditions for educational operations.

At least 5 working days before resuming educational operations, the lower secondary school shall publicly disclose on mass media and send a written notice to the commune-level People's Committee confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).

The commune-level People's Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with educational operating conditions of the lower secondary school in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

III. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for an upper secondary school or a multi-level school whose highest level is upper secondary (hereinafter referred to as upper secondary school) to resume educational operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 20 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.XIII, section 1, Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

The resumption of educational operations by an upper secondary school shall be carried out as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the upper secondary school shall independently organize the resumption of educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required conditions for educational operations.

At least 5 working days before resuming educational operations, the upper secondary school shall publicly disclose on mass media and send a written notice to the commune-level People's Committee confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).

The commune-level People's Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with educational operating conditions of the upper secondary school in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

B. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT

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Documents requiring amendment

Articles, clauses and points requiring amendment or annulment

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RESOLUTION

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Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP

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Ministry of Justice

Clause B.V.III, section 1, Appendix I.3

Clause B.XIII, section 1, Appendix I.3

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DECREE

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Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP

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Point c clause 2 Article 20 Appendix I

APPENDIX III

REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the Government)

A. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROCESS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

I. Authority to establish new branch campuses of public higher education institutions or authorize the establishment of branch campuses of private higher education institutions, and authority to authorize the establishment of branch campuses of higher education institutions on the basis of existing education and training establishments established by the Prime Minister and currently in lawful operation as prescribed in clause 1 Article 99 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

The Minister of Education and Training shall decide on the establishment of branch campuses of public higher education institutions or authorize the establishment of branch campuses of private higher education institutions; and authorize the establishment of branch campuses of higher education institutions on the basis of existing education and training establishments established by the Prime Minister and currently in lawful operation.

II. Authority to carry out the procedure for dissolution of higher education institutions and branch campuses of higher education institutions within the establishment or establishment-approval authority of the Prime Minister, and authority to dissolve branch campuses of higher education institutions as prescribed in clause 2 Article 103 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

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B. REDUCTION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

I. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for a higher education institution or branch campus of a higher education institution to resume operations as prescribed in point c clause 3 Article 101 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.

A higher education institution or branch campus of a higher education institution shall organize the resumption of operations as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the higher education institution or branch campus of a higher education institution shall independently organize the resumption of educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required operating conditions.

At least 5 working days before resuming operations, the higher education institution or branch campus of a higher education institution shall publicly disclose on its website and send a written notice to the Ministry of Education and Training confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).

The Ministry of Education and Training shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with operating conditions of the higher education institution or branch campus of a higher education institution in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

II. Conditions for establishing or authorizing the establishment of a new branch campus of a higher education institution, and for establishing a branch campus on the basis of existing education and training establishments established by the Prime Minister and currently in lawful operation as prescribed in Article 98 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

1. The establishment or authorization of establishment of a new branch campus of a higher education institution shall meet the following conditions:

a) Conformity with the higher education and teacher training institution network plan and with the approved local plan at the location of the branch campus;

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c) For branch campuses of public higher education institutions, an investment construction project for the branch campus approved by the competent management authority, clearly identifying the funding source for implementation according to plan, shall be required. For branch campuses of private higher education institutions, minimum investment capital of VND 250 billion (excluding land construction costs) shall be required; investment capital shall be verified in cash and assets prepared for investment and confirmed in writing by a competent authority; at the time of appraisal for authorization of establishment of the private university branch campus, the actual investment value invested shall exceed VND 150 billion.

2. The establishment or authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a higher education institution on the basis of existing education and training establishments currently in lawful operation shall meet the following conditions:

a) Where the branch campus is established on the basis of education and training establishments belonging to the higher education institution and located outside its main premises, the existing land use right confirmation previously issued by the competent authority may be used as-is.

b) Where the branch campus is established on the basis of other education and training establishments, the conditions prescribed in points a and b of clause 1 of this Section shall be met, the land use right confirmation issued by the competent authority may be used as-is, and existing equipment and facilities may be used.

III. Application for approval of the policy on establishment or authorization of establishment of a branch campus and application for establishment or authorization of establishment of a new branch campus of a higher education institution as prescribed in clauses 3 and 5 Article 99 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

1. Application for establishment of a new branch campus shall include:

Application form for establishment or authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a higher education institution (in accordance with Form No. 04 Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP).

Scheme for establishment or authorization of establishment of a branch campus (in accordance with Form No. 02 Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP).

Written consent to the establishment of the branch campus from the competent management authority of the higher education institution.

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For applications for authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a private higher education institution, in addition to the above documents, the application shall also include an investment commitment from the university system council or university council and supporting evidence of the financial capacity of the higher education institution confirmed by a competent authority.

Legal documents evidencing the right to use land, or a document from the competent authority allocating or leasing land for 50 years or more for construction of the branch campus, clearly identifying the location, boundaries, address and area of the land at the branch campus premises.

Where the legal document evidencing the right to use land for the branch campus premises is a certificate of land use rights and ownership of property on land, the agency, organization or higher education institution requesting establishment or authorization of establishment of the branch campus shall not be required to submit a copy of the certificate of land use rights and ownership of property on land if it is possible to extract and use information from the national land database.

Legal documents confirming the investor's capital, including:

For public higher education institutions: Financial investment feasibility reports, financial investment decisions and physical-technical conditions of the competent management authority;

For private higher education institutions: Legal documents confirming the investment amount, evidencing the origin of owner's contributed capital or loan capital with a confirmed lending commitment; documents relating to the capital invested in construction and equipment for the branch campus (confirmed by the competent financial authority regarding the amount invested and by the bank regarding the amount in the account of the private higher education institution).

Construction plan for the branch campus and master design approved by the competent management authority for public higher education institution branch campuses, or approved by the province-level People's Committee for private higher education institution branch campuses.

Written detailed report on the progress of implementation of the scheme for establishment of the branch campus from the competent management authority (for public universities) or from the investor at the branch campus location (for private universities).

2. Application for establishment of a branch campus of a higher education institution on the basis of existing education and training establishments currently in lawful operations shall include:

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Scheme for establishment or authorization of establishment of a branch campus (in accordance with Form No. 02 Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP).

Written consent to the establishment of the branch campus from the competent management authority of the higher education institution and the lawfully operating education and training establishment.

Written approval from the province-level People's Committee at the location of the branch campus headquarters regarding the establishment of the branch campus, clearly stating: the necessity and conformity of the branch campus establishment with the local plan (except for cases of branch campus establishment as prescribed in point a clause 2 Article 98 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP).

Legal document confirming land use rights issued by the competent authority for the education or training establishment.

IV. Procedures for approval of the policy on establishment or authorization of establishment of a branch campus and the procedure for establishment or authorization of establishment of a new branch campus of a higher education institution as prescribed in clauses 4 and 6 Article 99 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

1. The higher education institution shall submit 1 set of documents as prescribed through the National Public Service Portal, by post, or in person to the Application Receipt and Result Issuance Division of the Ministry of Education and Training.

2. Within 10 working days from the date of receipt of a complete application, where the application is invalid, the Ministry of Education and Training shall send a written notice to the higher education institution for amendment.

3. For valid applications, within 20 working days from the date of receipt of a complete application, the Minister of Education and Training shall establish an appraisal panel comprising: representatives of the Ministry of Education and Training, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and the People's Committee of province where the branch campus of the higher education institution headquarters.

The appraisal panel shall advise the Minister of Education and Training on the feasibility of the branch campus establishment scheme for consideration and decision; the appraisal panel shall automatically dissolve when the branch campus is established.

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4. Within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the scheme completed in accordance with the appraisal panel's comments, the Ministry of Education and Training shall request written comments from the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs and other relevant agencies and units on the branch campus establishment scheme. Ministry of Education and Training shall send a written notice to the higher education institution requesting branch campus establishment to complete the application in accordance with the comments of the relevant agencies and units.

5. Within 30 days from the date of receipt of written consent from the relevant agencies and units, or from the date of receipt of the application completed in accordance with the comments of the relevant agencies and units, the appraisal panel shall review and advise the Minister of Education and Training to consider and decide on the establishment or authorization of establishment of the branch campus.

The decision on establishment or authorization of establishment of the branch campus (in accordance with Form No. 13 Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP) shall be publicly disclosed on mass media and sent to the President of the province-level People's Committee at the branch campus location.

6. After 4 years from the date the decision on establishment or authorization of establishment of the branch campus comes into force, where the branch campus does not meet the conditions to be granted permission to conduct training programs, the Minister of Education and Training shall cancel the decision on establishment or authorization of establishment of the branch campus and recover the land use rights allocated for branch campus construction within its authority (if any).

Where the decision on establishment or authorization of establishment of the branch campus expires, the State shall recover the land in accordance with prevailing land law; assets on the land shall be dealt with in accordance with prevailing regulations.

V. Application for dissolution of a higher education institution and branch campus of a higher education institution within the establishment or establishment-approval authority of the Prime Minister (at the request of the organization or individual establishing the higher education institution or its branch campus) and application for dissolution of a branch campus of a higher education institution (at the request of the organization or individual establishing the branch campus) as prescribed in clause 3 Article 103 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

1. Application form for dissolution of the higher education institution or branch campus of the higher education institution from the supervisory authority for public higher education institutions, or from the owning organization or individual or university council for private institutions (in accordance with Form No. 10 Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP);

2. Dissolution scheme for the higher education institution or branch campus of the higher education institution (in accordance with Form No. 11 Appendix III issued together with Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP).

VI. Procedures for dissolution of a higher education institution and branch campus of a higher education institution within the establishment or establishment-approval authority of the Prime Minister and dissolution of a branch campus of a higher education institution as prescribed in clause 4 Article 103 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

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2. Within 15 working days from the date of receipt of a complete and valid application, the Ministry of Education and Training shall examine the application and issue a dissolution or permission for dissolution decision. Where the application is invalid or dissolution or permission for dissolution is not decided, a written response stating the reasons shall be provided.

The dissolution decision shall be publicly disclosed on the Ministry of Education and Training's website and on mass media.

After dissolution, the State shall recover the land in accordance with prevailing land law; assets on the land shall be dealt with in accordance with prevailing regulations (for public higher education institutions).

VII. Application for recognition as a university system as prescribed in clause 2 Article 9 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP

1. Application form for recognition as a university system (in accordance with Form No. 3 Appendix issued together with Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP), clearly stating compliance with the conditions prescribed in Article 4 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP.

2. Written approval from the direct management authority regarding the request for recognition as a university system for public higher education institutions, or written expression of consent from investors representing at least 75% of total contributed capital, together with a list of investors and capital contribution ratios for private higher education institutions, and a resolution of the private university council.

3. Consolidated data report for 3 consecutive years up to December 31 of the year immediately preceding the year of application submission regarding: organizational structure, field structure and training scale, together with a list of member institutions; list of doctoral-level training fields; full-time training scale; faculty, ratio of faculty with doctoral degrees and international faculty participating in teaching; learner structure by training level and ratio of international students; science, technology and innovation research, together with data and evidence on scientific output and proportion of revenue from science, technology and innovation activities; financial conditions, including revenue structure, expenditure structure, capacity for self-financing of regular expenditure and audit results as prescribed.

The consolidated data report for 3 consecutive years up to December 31 of the year immediately preceding the year of application submission shall be extracted by the competent authority from the education sector database, higher education database and other relevant databases as prescribed by law. Where the databases are incomplete, the higher education institution shall provide and supplement information, documents and evidence as required by the competent authority.

4. Draft charter on organization and operations of the university system.

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1. Application for recognition as a regional university

a) Application form for recognition as a regional university (in accordance with Form No. 3 Appendix issued together with Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP), clearly stating compliance with the conditions prescribed in Article 6 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP;

b) Scheme for recognition as a regional university (including the content prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 9 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP).

The consolidated data report for 3 consecutive years up to December 31 of the year immediately preceding the year of application submission under point c clause 2 Article 9 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP shall be extracted by the competent authority from the education sector database, higher education database and other relevant databases as prescribed by law. Where the databases are incomplete, the higher education institution shall provide and supplement information, documents and evidence as required by the competent authority;

c) Draft charter on organization and operations of the regional university.

2. Application for recognition as a national university

a) Application form for recognition as a national university (in accordance with Form No. 3 Appendix issued together with Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP), clearly stating compliance with the conditions prescribed in Article 6 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP;

b) Scheme for recognition as a national university (including the content prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 9 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP).

The consolidated data report for 3 consecutive years up to December 31 of the year immediately preceding the year of application submission under point c clause 2 Article 9 Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP shall be extracted by the competent authority from the education sector database, higher education database and other relevant databases as prescribed by law. Where the databases are incomplete, the higher education institution shall provide and supplement information, documents and evidence as required by the competent authority;

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IX. Conditions for granting permission for a university to conduct training programs as prescribed in Article 96 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

1. Physical facilities and equipment meeting the operational requirements for the intended training fields and disciplines and projected admission capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.

2. Curriculum and teaching and learning materials meeting the operational requirements for the intended training fields and disciplines and projected admission capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.

3. Full-time lecturers and managerial staff in sufficient numbers and meeting professional and technical standards for the requirements of the intended training fields and disciplines and projected admission capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.

4. Sufficient financial resources to maintain and develop the operations of the university in accordance with the commitments in the university establishment scheme.

X. Conditions for the procedure for granting permission for a branch campus of a higher education institution to conduct training programs as prescribed in clause 1 Article 100 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

1. Physical facilities and equipment meeting the operational requirements for the intended training fields and disciplines and projected admission capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.

2. Curriculum and teaching and learning materials meeting the operational requirements for the intended training fields and disciplines and projected admission capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.

3. Full-time lecturers and managerial staff in sufficient numbers and meeting professional and technical standards for the requirements of the intended training fields and disciplines and projected admission capacity as prescribed by the Ministry of Education and Training.

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C. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT OR ANNULMENT

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DECREE

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Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

Amend Articles 98, 99, point c clause 3 Article 101; clause 3 Article 96. Annul clauses 1 and 6 Article 96; points a and e clause 1 Article 100

Ministry of Education and Training

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Decree No. 91/2026/ND-CP

Amend point c clause 2 Article 9, point b clause 2 Article 8, point b clause 2 Article 7

Ministry of Education and Training

APPENDIX IV

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A. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROCESS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

I. Authority to authorize the establishment of branch campuses of foreign higher education institutions in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 1 Article 40 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP

The Minister of Education and Training shall authorize the establishment of branch campuses of foreign higher education institutions in Vietnam.

II. Authority to dissolve branch campuses of foreign higher education institutions in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 1 Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP

The Minister of Education and Training shall decide on the dissolution of branch campuses of foreign higher education institutions in Vietnam.

B. REDUCTION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND BUSINESS CONDITIONS

I. The procedure for authorizing the establishment of a foreign-invested higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clauses 4 and 6 Article 35, clause 2 Article 41 and Article 42 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for establishment or authorization of establishment of a university as prescribed in Articles 94 and 95 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.

II. Procedure for authorizing the establishment of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 5a Article 35, clause 2 Article 41 and Article 42 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP

1. Conditions for authorizing the establishment of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam

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The investment project for establishment of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam shall have minimum investment capital of VND 500 billion (excluding land use costs). At the time of appraisal for authorization of establishment of the branch campus of the higher education institution, the actual investment value invested shall exceed VND 250 billion.

2. Application for authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam

a) Application form for authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a foreign education institution in Vietnam in accordance with Form No. 13 in the Appendix issued together with Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP;

b) Certified copy or copy accompanied by original for comparison of the investment registration certificate. Where the competent authority is able to extract and share data from the sector-specific database, individuals and organizations shall not be required to provide this application component;

c) Scheme for establishment of a branch campus of the foreign education institution in Vietnam in accordance with Form No. 14 in the Appendix issued together with Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP;

d) Certified copy or copy accompanied by original for comparison of the written approval for land lease from the province-level People's Committee for cases of construction of physical facilities, or agreement in principle on lease of available physical facilities in accordance with clause 5 Article 36 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP and related legal documents. Where the competent authority is able to extract data from the local database or state agency database, individuals and organizations shall not be required to provide this application component;

dd) Plan for physical facilities of the education institution or investment construction project for physical facilities, including the description and detailed design of the education institution;

e) Documents evidencing financial capacity at the investment capital level prescribed for authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam;

g) Information on ranking within the top 500 higher education institutions in the world;

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3. Procedures for authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam

a) The investor shall submit 1 set of documents as prescribed through the National Public Service Portal, VNeID, postal service, or in person to the Application Receipt and Result Issuance Division affiliated to the Ministry of Education and Training;

b) Within 5 working days from the date of receipt of a complete application, the receiving authority shall verify the validity of the application and send it to relevant agencies and units for comments;

c) Where the application is incomplete, within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the application, the receiving authority shall send a written notice in person, by postal service or by email to the investor;

d) Within 10 working days from the date of receipt of the request for comments from the receiving authority, the consulted agency or unit shall provide a written response;

dd) Within 30 working days from the date of receipt of a complete application, the receiving authority shall prepare an appraisal report on the application and submit it to the competent authority for consideration and decision on authorization of establishment of the foreign-invested education institution in accordance with Form No. 15 in the Appendix issued together with Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP;

e) Where the application is not approved, within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the competent authority's comments, the receiving authority shall send a written notice in person or by postal service to the investor, clearly stating the reasons.

After 4 years from the date the decision on authorization of establishment comes into force, where the branch campus of the foreign education institution in Vietnam has not been granted permission to operate, the decision on authorization of establishment of the branch campus of the foreign education institution in Vietnam shall expire.

III. The procedure for authorizing the establishment of a branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clauses 5 and 6 Article 35 and Articles 43 and 44 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for authorizing the establishment of a branch campus of a private higher education institution as prescribed in Articles 98 and 99 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.

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1. Recognized or accredited by the competent education authority of the country of origin as meeting quality standards of the country of origin; taught directly in the country of origin for at least 5 years up to the date of submission of the operating application; approved for use in Vietnam by the foreign education institution or organization owning the educational program;

2. Free of content harmful to national defense, national security or community interests; free of religious propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese culture, ethics and customs;

3. Ensuring continuity between education levels and training levels and continuity when students transfer to public education institutions in accordance with regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training;

4. Foreign educational program taught to Vietnamese students shall meet education objectives consistent with Vietnam's education objectives and comply with regulations at points a, b and c clause 1 Article 37 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP.

V. Procedure for granting permission to operate for a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 4 Article 36, Article 37, clause 5 Article 38, Articles 45, 46, 47 and 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP

1. Conditions for granting permission to operate for a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam

1.1. Physical facilities and equipment:

a) The land area for construction of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam shall not be less than the prescribed land area for construction of a branch campus of a higher education institution invested by domestic investors and shall meet operating conditions;

b) Average floor area of at least 9 m2/student, of which the learning area shall be at least 6 m2/student and the student accommodation and living area shall be at least 3 m2/student;

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d) A sufficient number of offices, administrative areas and management offices meeting the organizational structure of departments, faculties and specialized units, with an area of at least 8 m2/person;

dd) Auditoriums, libraries, laboratories, practical training facilities and other physical facilities meeting the requirements of the program and science-technology activities;

e) Dining facilities, recreational, sports, cultural and healthcare facilities and service facilities for cadres, lecturers and students;

g) Technical infrastructure, parking facilities for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.

1.2. Foreign educational programs delivered in Vietnam shall meet the following requirements:

a) Recognized or accredited by the competent education authority of the country of origin as meeting quality standards of the country of origin; taught directly in the country of origin for at least 5 years up to the date of submission of the operating application; approved for use in Vietnam by the foreign education institution or organization owning the educational program;

Free of content harmful to national defense, national security or community interests; free of religious propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese culture, ethics and customs;

c) Ensuring continuity between education levels and training levels and continuity when students transfer to public education institutions in accordance with regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training;

d) Foreign education program taught to Vietnamese students shall meet education objectives consistent with Vietnam's education objectives and comply with regulations at points a, b, and c clause 1 Article 37 of Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP (amended by point a clause 20 Article 1 of Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP).

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a) Foreign lecturers teaching at foreign-invested higher education institutions shall have university teaching experience in the same teaching field, except for the case prescribed in point b of this clause;

b) Foreign native-speaker lecturers teaching foreign language skills at higher education institutions shall hold a bachelor's degree or above and hold an appropriate foreign language teaching certificate.

2. Application for permission to operate for a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam

a) Application form for registration of educational operations in accordance with Form No. 16 in the Appendix issued together with Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP;

b) Charter on organization and operations of the education institution;

c) Report on progress of investment project implementation, capital contribution, borrowing and total realized investment capital;

d) Explanatory report on the branch campus of the foreign higher education institution having met the education quality assurance requirements prescribed in Articles 35, 36, 37 and 38 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, including:

- List of principals (directors), vice-principals (vice-directors), heads of faculties, departments and chief accountant. For applications for permission to operate for a branch campus of a higher education institution, a list of the branch campus officer-in-charge and the organizational structure of the branch campus shall also be required;

- List and personal profiles of administrators, teachers and lecturers (full-time and part-time lecturer);

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- Curriculum and teaching schedule, learning materials, list of textbooks and main reference materials;

- Admission target groups, admission regulations and admission period;

- Training regulations;

- Admission capacity (students at all levels);

- Regulations on tuition fees and related charges;

- Regulations on assessment, evaluation and recognition of completion of course modules, subjects and training levels;

- Degree and certificate templates to be used.

3. Procedures for granting permission to operate for a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP

a) The investor shall submit 1 set of documents as prescribed through the National Public Service Portal, VNeID, postal service, or in person to the Application Receipt and Result Issuance Division affiliated to the Ministry of Education and Training;

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c) Where the application is invalid, within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the application, the receiving authority shall send a written notice in person, by postal service or by email to the investor.

Where the education institution has not yet met the conditions for operation, within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the competent authority's comments, the receiving authority shall provide a written response to the investor, clearly stating the reasons.

VI. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for a foreign-invested higher education institution, branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution, or branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam to resume educational operations as prescribed in clauses 4, 5, 6 and 7 Article 50 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP.

The resumption of operations by a foreign-invested higher education institution, branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution, or branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam shall be carried out as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the foreign-invested higher education institution, branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution, or branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam shall independently organize the resumption of educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required operating conditions.

At least 5 working days before resuming operations, the foreign-invested higher education institution, branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution, or branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam shall publicly disclose on the institution's website, on mass media, and send a written notice to the Ministry of Education and Training confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).

The Ministry of Education and Training shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with conditions of the foreign-invested higher education institution, branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution, or branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

VII. Elimination of the procedure for supplementation or adjustment of the decision on permission to operate for a foreign-invested higher education institution, branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution, or branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 49 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP.

Foreign-invested higher education institutions, branch campuses of foreign-invested higher education institutions, and branch campuses of foreign higher education institutions in Vietnam shall carry out supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission to operate as follows:

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The education institution shall declare and clarify the changes and meet the corresponding conditions as prescribed by law.

Foreign education program delivered in Vietnam shall meet the requirements prescribed in clause 1 Article 37 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP.

2. Supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission to operate for a branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for granting permission for a branch campus of a higher education institution to conduct training programs as prescribed in Article 100 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP on the basis of the content proposed for supplementation and adjustment compared to the issued permission to operate decision.

The education institution shall declare and clarify the changes and meet the corresponding conditions as prescribed by law.

Foreign education program delivered in Vietnam shall meet the requirements prescribed in clause 1 Article 37 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP.

3. Supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission to operate for a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for granting permission to operate for a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 4 Article 36, Article 37, clause 5 Article 38, Articles 45, 46, 47 and 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP, on the basis of the content proposed for supplementation and adjustment compared to the issued permission to operate decision.

The education institution shall declare and clarify the changes and meet the corresponding conditions as prescribed by law.

VIII. The procedure for dissolution of a foreign-invested higher education institution in Vietnam and dissolution of a branch campus of a foreign-invested higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for dissolution of a higher education institution and branch campus of a higher education institution as prescribed in Article 103 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.

IX. Procedure for dissolution of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam at the request of the organization or individual establishing the branch campus as prescribed in Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP

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a) Application for dissolution and cessation of operations of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam;

b) Dissolution and cessation plan for the branch campus of the foreign higher education institution in Vietnam, clearly stating the measures to protect the legitimate rights and interests of learners, educators, managerial staff and employees; and the financial and asset settlement plan.

2. Procedures for dissolution of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clauses 4 and 6 Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP

a) The investor shall submit 1 set of documents as prescribed through the National Public Service Portal, VNeID, postal service, or in person to the Application Receipt and Result Issuance Division affiliated to the Ministry of Education and Training;

b) Within 30 working days from the date of receipt of a complete application, the receiving authority shall take charge of appraisal and submit to the competent authority for consideration and decision.

Within 5 working days from the date of receipt of the application, where the application does not meet the prescribed requirements, the receiving authority shall send a written notice in person, by postal service or by email to the investor.

The decision on dissolution of a branch campus of a foreign higher education institution in Vietnam shall clearly state the reasons for dissolution, the measures to protect the legitimate rights of learners, educators, managerial staff and employees, and shall be publicly disclosed on mass media.

X. The procedure for authorizing the establishment of a foreign-invested early childhood education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 1, clause 6 Article 35, clause 3 Article 40, clause 2 Article 41 and Article 42 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP; clause DD.I Section 1, clause DD.I Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for establishment or authorization of establishment of a kindergarten, preschool or nursery as prescribed in Article 3 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP; Article 1 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause A.I Section 1, clause A.I Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

XI. The procedure for authorizing the establishment of a foreign-invested general education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in clause 2, clause 6 Article 35, clause 3 Article 40, clause 2 Article 41 and Article 42 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP; clause DD.I Section 1, clause DD.I Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for establishment or authorization of establishment of a primary school as prescribed in Article 15 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP, Article 11 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.I Section 1, clause B.I Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP; the procedure for establishment or authorization of establishment of a lower secondary school or multi-level school whose highest level is lower secondary, the procedure for establishment or authorization of establishment of an upper secondary school or multi-level school whose highest level is upper secondary as prescribed in Article 25 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP; Article 18 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clauses B.VI and B.XI Section 1, B.III Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

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XIII. The procedure for dissolution of a foreign-invested general education institution in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP; clauses D.II and D.III Section 1 Appendix I.3 issued together with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for dissolution of a primary school (at the request of the organization or individual requesting establishment of the primary school) as prescribed in Article 15 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.V Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP; the procedure for dissolution of a lower secondary school or multi-level school whose highest level is lower secondary (at the request of the organization or individual establishing the school), the procedure for dissolution of an upper secondary school or multi-level school whose highest level is upper secondary (at the request of the individual or organization establishing the school) as prescribed in Article 22 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clauses B.X and B.XV Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

XIV. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission to operate for a short-term training and development institution as prescribed in clause 1 Article 36, Article 37, clause 1 Article 38, Articles 45 and 46, point a clause 2 Article 47; point b clause 1 and clause 2 Article 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP.

XV. The procedure for granting permission for a foreign-invested early childhood education institution in Vietnam to operate as prescribed in clause 2, clause 5 Article 36, clause 2 Article 38, Articles 45 and 46, point b clause 2 Article 47; point b clause 1 and clause 2 Article 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP; clause D.IV Section 1, clauses D.II, D.III and D.IV Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for granting permission for a kindergarten, preschool or nursery to operate as prescribed in Article 3 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP, Article 2 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, clause A.II Section 1 and A.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP; the foreign education program delivered in Vietnam shall also meet the requirements prescribed in Article 37 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP, as amended at clause D.III Section 2 Appendix I.3 issued together with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP:

1. The foreign education program delivered in Vietnam shall meet the following requirements:

a) Recognized or accredited by the competent education authority of the country of origin as meeting quality standards of the country of origin; taught directly in the country of origin for at least 5 years up to the date of submission of the operating application; approved for use in Vietnam by the foreign education institution or organization owning the educational program;

b) Free of content harmful to national defense, national security or community interests; free of religious propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese culture, ethics and customs;

c) Ensuring continuity between education levels and training levels and continuity when students transfer to public education institutions in accordance with regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training;

d) Foreign education program taught to Vietnamese students shall meet education objectives consistent with Vietnam's education objectives and comply with regulations at points D.III.1.a, D.III.1.b and D.III.1.c section 1 Appendix I.3 issued together with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

2. Foreign-invested early childhood education institutions shall be permitted to organize teaching of:

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b) Foreign preschool and general education program for education institutions prescribed in clauses 2 and 3 Article 28 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP.

3. Delivering compulsory subjects and educational and training content for learners who are Vietnamese citizens studying at foreign-invested preschools and general education institutions as prescribed by the Minister of Education and Training.

XVI. The procedure for granting permission for a foreign-invested general education institution in Vietnam to operate as prescribed in clause 3, clause 5 Article 36, clause 3 Article 38, Articles 45 and 46, point b clause 2 Article 47; point b clause 1 and clause 2 Article 48 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP; clause D.IV Section 1, clauses D.II, D.III and D.IV Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for granting permission for a primary school to operate as prescribed in Article 12 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, clause B.II Section 1 and B.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

XVII. The procedure for granting permission for a lower secondary school or multi-level school whose highest level is lower secondary to operate, and the procedure for granting permission for an upper secondary school or multi-level school whose highest level is upper secondary to operate as prescribed in Article 19 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, clauses B.VII and B.XII Section 1 and B.IV Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP; the foreign education program delivered in Vietnam shall also meet the requirements prescribed in Article 37 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP, as amended at clause D.III Section 2 Appendix I.3 issued together with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP

1. The foreign education program delivered in Vietnam shall meet the following requirements:

a) Recognized or accredited by the competent education authority of the country of origin as meeting quality standards of the country of origin; taught directly in the country of origin for at least 5 years up to the date of submission of the operating application; approved for use in Vietnam by the foreign education institution or organization owning the educational program;

b) Free of content harmful to national defense, national security or community interests; free of religious propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese culture, ethics and customs;

c) Ensuring continuity between education levels and training levels and continuity when students transfer to public education institutions in accordance with regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training;

d) Foreign education program taught to Vietnamese students shall meet education objectives consistent with Vietnam's education objectives and comply with regulations at points D.III.1.a, D.III.1.b and D.III.1.c section 1 Appendix I.3 issued together with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP;

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a) Vietnamese education program in accordance with Vietnamese law;

b) Foreign preschool and general education program for education institutions prescribed in clauses 2 and 3 Article 28 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP.

3. Delivering compulsory subjects and educational and training content for learners who are Vietnamese citizens studying at foreign-invested preschools and general education institutions as prescribed by the Minister of Education and Training.

XVIII. Elimination of the procedure for supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission to operate for a short-term training and development institution, an early childhood education institution, or a general education institution with foreign investment in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 49 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP.

Foreign-invested early childhood education institutions and general education institutions in Vietnam shall carry out supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission to operate as follows:

1. Supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission to operate for a foreign-invested early childhood education institution shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for granting permission for a kindergarten, preschool or nursery to operate as prescribed in Article 3 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP, Article 2 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, clause A.II Section 1 and A.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, on the basis of the content proposed for supplementation and adjustment compared to the issued permission to operate decision.

The education institution shall declare and clarify the changes and meet the corresponding conditions as prescribed by law.

Foreign education program delivered in Vietnam shall meet the requirements prescribed in Article 37 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP.

2. Supplementation and adjustment of the decision on permission to operate for a branch campus of a foreign-invested general education institution shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for granting permission for a primary school to operate as prescribed in Article 12 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause B.II Section 1 and B.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP; the procedure for granting permission for a lower secondary school or multi-level school whose highest level is lower secondary to operate, and the procedure for granting permission for an upper secondary school or multi-level school whose highest level is upper secondary to operate as prescribed in Article 19 Appendix I issued together with Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, clauses B.VII and B.XII Section 1 and B.IV Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP, on the basis of the content proposed for supplementation and adjustment compared to the issued permission to operate decision.

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Foreign education program delivered in Vietnam shall meet the requirements prescribed in Article 37 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by clause 20 Article 1 Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP.

XIX. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for a short-term training and development institution, an early childhood education institution, or a general education institution with foreign investment in Vietnam to resume educational operations as prescribed in clauses 4, 5, 6 and 7 Article 50 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP

Foreign-invested early childhood education institutions and general education institutions in Vietnam shall organize the resumption of educational operations as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, foreign-invested early childhood education institutions and general education institutions in Vietnam shall independently organize the resumption of educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required operating conditions.

At least 5 working days before resuming operations, foreign-invested early childhood education institutions and general education institutions in Vietnam shall publicly disclose on the institution's website, on mass media, and send a written notice to the Ministry of Education and Training confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).

The Ministry of Education and Training shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with operating conditions of the early childhood education institutions and general education institutions with foreign investment in Vietnam in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

XX. Elimination of the procedure for cessation of operations of a short-term training and development institution with foreign investment in Vietnam as prescribed in Article 51 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP

XXI. Elimination of the procedure for establishment of a representative office of a foreign education institution in Vietnam; the procedure for amendment and extension of the decision on authorization of establishment of a foreign education representative office in Vietnam; and the procedure for cessation of operations of a foreign education representative office in Vietnam at the request of the organization or education institution establishing the representative office as prescribed in Articles 53, 54, 57, 58, 60 and 61 Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP; Articles 29, 31, 32, 33 and 34 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; Articles 8 and 9 Decree No. 143/2025/ND-CP; clauses D.VIII, D.X and D.XI Section 1 Appendix I.3 issued together with Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP

Representative offices of foreign education institutions shall conduct operations in Vietnam as follows:

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At least 15 working days before commencing operations, the foreign organization or education institution shall send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and Training at the location of the representative office. The notice shall include information on: the foreign organization or education institution establishing the education representative office (Vietnamese trade name, foreign language trade name, abbreviated name (if any), nationality, head office address, phone number, fax, email); the foreign education representative office in Vietnam (Vietnamese trade name, foreign language trade name, abbreviated name (if any), address and contact information of the representative office headquarters); personnel working at the representative office (Head of Representative Office: full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, permanent address in Vietnam, passport/citizen identification number - place of issue, date of issue; number of employees working at the representative office); scope of activities and supporting documentation (if any).

Where there are changes to the notified content or upon cessation of operations, the foreign organization or education institution shall send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and Training at the location of the representative office.

The provincial Department of Education and Training shall monitor, inspect and supervise the operations of the foreign education institution and its representative office conducting operations in Vietnam on the basis of the notified content and the provisions of law; and promptly detect and handle within its authority cases of non-compliance with requirements or operations not in accordance with the notified content.

XXII. The procedure for authorizing the establishment of a foreign-invested college; or a foreign-invested non-profit college as prescribed in Article 9; clauses 1 and 2 Article 12; clause 1 Article 13; Article 14 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for establishment of a college as prescribed in Articles 3 and 6, clause 3 Article 7 and Article 8 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; the program delivered at the foreign-invested college or foreign-invested non-profit college shall also meet the following requirements:

1. The intended program shall meet the requirements prescribed by the Law on Vocational Education and Training; be free of content harmful to national defense, national security or community interests; free of religious propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese culture, ethics and customs.

2. Foreign-invested vocational education and training institutions shall be permitted to organize teaching of Vietnamese program; and foreign program within the framework of international collaboration training programs as prescribed.

3. Mandatory subjects for learners who are Vietnamese citizens enrolled in foreign program at foreign-invested secondary schools and colleges shall be implemented in accordance with regulations of the Minister of Education and Training.

XXIII. The procedure for authorizing the establishment of a branch campus of a foreign-invested college as prescribed in Article 11, clause 3 Article 12, clause 1 Article 13 and Article 15 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for establishment or authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a college as prescribed in Articles 5, 6, 7 and 8 Decree No. 95/2026/ND-CP.

XXIV. The procedure for division, separation or merger of a foreign-invested college as prescribed in Article 17 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for division, separation or merger of a college as prescribed in Article 10 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.

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XXVI. The procedure for dissolution of a foreign-invested college as prescribed in Article 18 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for dissolution of a college as prescribed in clauses 1, 3 and 4 Article 11 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.

XXVII. The procedure for cessation of operations of a branch campus of a foreign-invested college as prescribed in Article 19 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for dissolution of a branch campus of a college as prescribed in Article 9 Decree No. 95/2026/ND-CP.

XXVIII. The procedure for authorizing the establishment of a foreign-invested secondary school or vocational training center; or a foreign-invested non-profit secondary school or vocational training center as prescribed in Articles 9 and 10; clauses 1 and 2 Article 12; clause 2 Article 13 and Article 14 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP and Article 27 Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for authorizing the establishment of a private secondary school or vocational training center as prescribed in Articles 3 and 6, clause 1 Article 7 and Article 8 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; the program delivered at the foreign-invested secondary school or vocational training center, or the foreign-invested non-profit secondary school or vocational training center, shall also meet the following requirements:

1. The intended program shall meet the requirements prescribed by the Law on Vocational Education and Training; be free of content harmful to national defense, national security or community interests; free of religious propagation or historical distortion; free of adverse impact on Vietnamese culture, ethics and customs.

2. Foreign-invested vocational education and training institutions shall be permitted to organize teaching of Vietnamese program; and foreign program within the framework of international collaboration training programs as prescribed.

3. Mandatory subjects for learners who are Vietnamese citizens enrolled in foreign program at foreign-invested secondary schools and colleges shall be implemented in accordance with regulations of the Minister of Education and Training.

XXIX. The procedure for establishment of a branch campus of a foreign-invested secondary school as prescribed in Article 11, clause 3 Article 12, clause 2 Article 13 and Article 15 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for establishment of a branch campus of a public secondary school under a province or centrally-affiliated city, and the procedure for authorization of establishment of a branch campus of a private secondary school in the local area as prescribed in Articles 5, 6, 7 and 8 Decree No. 95/2026/ND-CP.

XXX. The procedure for division, separation or merger of a foreign-invested secondary school or vocational training center as prescribed in Article 17 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP and Article 28 Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for division, separation or merger of a private vocational training center or secondary school in a province or centrally-affiliated city as prescribed in Article 10 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.

XXXI. The procedure for renaming a foreign-invested secondary school or vocational training center as prescribed in Article 20 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP and Article 28 Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP, shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for authorizing the renaming of a private vocational training center or secondary school in a province or centrally-affiliated city as prescribed in Article 4 Decree No. 95/2026/ND-CP.

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XXXIII. Elimination of the procedure for establishment of a representative office of a foreign vocational education and training organization or institution in Vietnam; the procedure for amendment, extension and re-issuance of the license for establishment of a representative office of a foreign vocational education and training organization or institution in Vietnam

Representative offices of foreign vocational education and training organizations and institutions shall conduct operations in Vietnam in accordance with Articles 29, 31, 32 and 33 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, and Article 9 Decree No. 143/2025/ND-CP, as follows:

1. Foreign vocational education and training organizations and institutions may establish a representative office in Vietnam when they have valid legal entity status under the country of origin's law; conduct lawful education activities and have received education quality accreditation or been recognized for education quality by the competent authority; the scope of activities of the representative office shall be consistent with Vietnamese law and the organization or institution shall bear full responsibility for meeting these requirements.

2. At least 15 working days before commencing operations, the foreign vocational education and training organization or institution shall send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and Training at the location of the representative office. The notice shall include information on: the foreign vocational education and training organization or institution establishing the education representative office (Vietnamese trade name, foreign language trade name, abbreviated name (if any), nationality, head office address, phone number, fax, email); the foreign vocational education and training representative office in Vietnam (Vietnamese trade name, foreign language trade name, abbreviated name (if any), address and contact information of the representative office headquarters); personnel working at the representative office (Head of Representative Office: full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, permanent address in Vietnam, passport/citizen identification number - place of issue, date of issue; number of employees working at the representative office); scope of activities and supporting documentation (if any).

Where there are changes to the notified particulars or upon cessation of operations, the foreign vocational education and training organization or institution shall send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and Training at the location of the representative office.

3. The provincial Department of Education and Training shall monitor, inspect and supervise the operations of the foreign education institution and its representative office conducting operations in Vietnam on the basis of the notified particulars and the provisions of law; and promptly detect and handle within its authority cases of non-compliance with requirements or operations not in accordance with the notified particulars.

C. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT OR ANNULMENT

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Lead drafting agency

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RESOLUTION

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Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP

Clause DD.I Section 1, clause DD.I Section 2 Appendix I.3;

Clauses DD.II and DD.III Section 1 Appendix I.3;

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Clauses DD.VIII, DD.X and D.XI Section 1 Appendix I.3

Ministry of Justice

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DECREE

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Decree No. 86/2018/ND-CP

Articles 35, 36, 37, 38; clause 1 Article 40; clause 2 Article 41; Articles 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 53, 54, 57, 58, 60 and 61

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Decree No. 124/2024/ND-CP

Point b clause 18 Article 1; point b clause 23 Article 1; clauses 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33 and 34 Article 1

Ministry of Education and Training

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Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP

Articles 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 29, 31, 32 and 33

Ministry of Education and Training

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Ministry of Education and Training

APPENDIX V

REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR OPERATIONS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the Government)

A. REDUCTION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

I. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for a community learning center to resume operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 29 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause C.XI Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

A community learning center shall organize the resumption of operations as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the center shall independently organize the resumption of operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment as prescribed.

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The commune-level People's Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment of the center in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

II. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for a continuing education center or vocational education-continuing education center to resume operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 25 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause C.VII Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

A continuing education center or vocational education-continuing education center shall organize the resumption of operations as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the center shall independently organize the resumption of operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment as prescribed.

At least 5 working days before resuming operations, the center shall publicly disclose on mass media and send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and Training and the province-level People's Committee confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).

The provincial Department of Education and Training and the province-level People's Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment of the center in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

III. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for other continuing education centers to resume operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 33 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause C.III Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP

Other continuing education centers shall organize the resumption of operations as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the center shall independently organize the resumption of operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment as prescribed.

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The provincial Department of Education and Training shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment of the center in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

IV. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission for an inclusive education support center to resume operations as prescribed in point c clause 2 Article 37 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause C.XV Section 1 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP

An inclusive education support center shall organize the resumption of operations as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the center shall independently organize the resumption of operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment as prescribed.

At least 5 working days before resuming operations, the center shall publicly disclose on mass media and send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and Training and the province-level People's Committee confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).

The provincial Department of Education and Training and the province-level People's Committee shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with the conditions for establishment or authorization of establishment of the center in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

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RESOLUTION

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Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP

Clause C.III Section 1 Appendix I.3;

Clause C.VII Section 1 Appendix I.3;

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Clause C.XV Section 1 Appendix I.3

Ministry of Justice

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DECREE

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Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP

Point c clause 2 Article 25 Appendix I;

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Point c clause 2 Article 33 Appendix I;

Point c clause 2 Article 37 Appendix I

Ministry of Education and Training

APPENDIX VI

REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR STUDY ABROAD CONSULTANCY SERVICES
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the Government)

A. REDUCTION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

Elimination of the procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for study abroad consultancy services; the procedure for requesting to resume study abroad consultancy services; and the procedure for adjustment, supplementation and extension of a certificate of registration for study abroad consultancy services as prescribed in Articles 116, 117 and 118 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.

Organizations providing study abroad consultancy services shall conduct operations, and provincial Departments of Education and Training shall manage study abroad consultancy activities as prescribed in Articles 116, 117 and 118 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP, as follows:

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a) At least 5 working days before commencing operations, send a written notice to the provincial Department of Education and Training at the location of the study abroad consultancy service operations. The notice shall include information on: the organization providing study abroad consultancy services (Vietnamese trade name, English trade name (if any), abbreviated name (if any), number, date, issuing authority of the Business Registration Certificate/Investment Registration Certificate, head office address, phone number, email, website); the head of the organization (full name, gender, date of birth, nationality, permanent address in Vietnam, citizen identification number - place of issue - date of issue); list of staff directly providing study abroad consultancy services together with information on professional qualifications, foreign language proficiency and positions to be held at the organization; scope of study abroad consultancy activities and supporting documentation (if any);

b) Send an updated notice when there are changes to the notified content or upon cessation of operations;

c) Provide complete, accurate and timely information and documents as required by the competent authority and carry out public disclosure of operational information on the organization's website (if any);

d) Comply with reporting obligations as prescribed by law;

dd) Bear full legal responsibility for meeting the prescribed requirements and for all study abroad consultancy business activities.

2. Provincial Departments of Education and Training shall:

a) Receive notices and update information on organizations providing study abroad consultancy services in the management system;

b) Monitor, inspect and supervise study abroad consultancy service operations on the basis of the notified particulars and the provisions of law;

c) Conduct inspections and handle violations within their authority or recommend that competent authorities take action as prescribed by law;

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Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

Article 116;

Article 117;

Article 118

Ministry of Education and Training

APPENDIX VII

REDUCTION, DELEGATION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND REDUCTION OF BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPERATIONS
(Issued together with Resolution No. 23/2026/NQ-CP dated April 29, 2026 of the Government)

A. REDUCTION AND SIMPLIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

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The procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for vocational education and training activities for the teacher training field at college level shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for college-level vocational education and training activities as prescribed in clause 2 Article 14, Article 15, clause 1 Article 16 and clause 1 Article 17 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; clause G.II Section 1, clause G.I Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

II. Elimination of the procedure for registration of supplementary vocational education and training activities for the teacher training field at college level as prescribed in clause 4 Article 89 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.

The procedure for registration of supplementary vocational education and training activities for the teacher training field at college level shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for college-level vocational education and training activities as prescribed in clause 2 Article 14, Article 15, clause 1 Article 16 and clause 1 Article 17 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; clause G.II Section 1, clause G.I Section 2 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

III. Elimination of the procedure for granting permission to resume vocational education and training activities for the teacher training field at college level as prescribed in point c clause 3 Article 90 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP shall be replaced by the procedure prescribed in section IV of this Appendix.

IV. Elimination of the procedure for issuing a decision permitting continuation of vocational education and training activities as prescribed in point dd clause 2 Article 21 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP

The continuation of vocational education and training activities shall be carried out as follows:

Upon expiry of the suspension period, after having fully remedied the causes of the suspension, the vocational education and training institution shall independently organize the resumption of educational operations and bear full legal responsibility for meeting the required operating conditions.

At least 5 working days before resuming operations, the vocational education and training institution shall publicly disclose on the institution's website, on mass media, and send a written notice to the competent authority confirming that the causes of the suspension have been remedied, together with supporting documentation (if any).

The competent authority shall conduct inspections and monitor the maintenance of compliance with operating conditions of the college in accordance with the law; where non-compliance with the conditions is detected, it shall take action within its authority.

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The merger, division or separation of a teachers college shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for merger, division or separation of a college as prescribed in Article 10 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.

VI. Elimination of the procedure for dissolution of a teachers college (at the request of the organization or individual requesting establishment of the college) as prescribed in Article 93 Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP.

The dissolution of a teachers college (at the request of the organization or individual requesting establishment of the college) shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for dissolution of a college as prescribed in clauses 1, 3 and 4 Article 11 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.

VII. Elimination of the procedure for authorizing the establishment of a private non-profit college as prescribed in Article 37, clause 1 Article 39, clause 1 Article 40 and clause 1 Article 41 Decree No. 15/2019/ND-CP.

The authorization of establishment of a private non-profit college shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for establishment of a college as prescribed in Articles 3 and 6, clause 3 Article 7 and Article 8 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.

VIII. Elimination of the procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for vocational education and training activities for vocational training centers, vocational education-continuing education centers and enterprises as prescribed in clause 2 Article 14, Article 15, clause 2 Article 16 and clause 2 Article 17 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; clause G.IV Section 1, clause G.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

IX. Elimination of the procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for supplementary vocational education and training activities for vocational training centers, vocational education-continuing education centers and enterprises as prescribed in Articles 18, 19 and 20 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, and Article 62 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP.

Procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for supplementary vocational education and training activities for secondary schools as prescribed in Articles 18, 19 and 20 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP, and Article 62 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP

1. Cases requiring registration for change of vocational education and training activities

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a) Addition of new training fields, occupations or levels (except for cases of self-determination of training fields and occupations as prescribed in clause 3 Article 14 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP);

b) Exceeding 10% of the total annual admission capacity for fields and occupations in the same field and occupation group at each location granted in the certificate of registration for vocational education and training activities;

c) Division, separation or merger of the vocational education and training institution;

d) Establishment of a branch campus conducting training activities or addition of a training location outside the training location granted in the certificate of registration for vocational education and training activities;

dd) Relocation of the main premises or branch campus or training location, where the branch campus or training location is the place directly conducting training.

2. Registration for change of vocational education and training activities for secondary schools shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for vocational education and training activities as prescribed in clause 2 Article 14, Article 15, clause 2 Article 16 and clause 2 Article 17 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; clause G.IV Section 1, clause G.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

XI. Procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for supplementary vocational education and training activities for colleges as prescribed in Articles 19 and 20 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP and Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; clauses G.III and G.V Section 1, clauses G.I and G.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP

1. Cases requiring registration for change of vocational education and training activities

A vocational education and training institution shall register changes to its vocational education and training activities in the following cases:

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b) Exceeding 10% of the total annual admission capacity for fields and occupations in the same field and occupation group at each location granted in the certificate of registration for vocational education and training activities;

c) Division, separation or merger of the vocational education and training institution;

d) Establishment of a branch campus conducting training activities or addition of a training location outside the training location granted in the certificate of registration for vocational education and training activities;

dd) Relocation of the main premises or branch campus or training location, where the branch campus or training location is the place directly conducting training.

2. Registration for change of vocational education and training activities for colleges shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for issuance of a certificate of registration for college-level vocational education and training activities as prescribed in clause 2 Article 14, Article 15, clause 1 Article 16 and clause 1 Article 17 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP and Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP; clause G.II Section 1, clause G.I Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

XII. Elimination of the procedure for cessation of operations of a branch campus of a private secondary school in a province or centrally-affiliated city as prescribed in Article 12 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP

The cessation of operations of a branch campus of a private secondary school in a province or centrally-affiliated city shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure for authorizing the dissolution of a private vocational training center or secondary school, or branch campus of a private secondary school, in a province or centrally-affiliated city as prescribed in clauses 1, 3 and 4 Article 11 and Article 12 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP, amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP.

B. LIST OF LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRING AMENDMENT OR ANNULMENT

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Lead drafting agency

DECREE

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Decree No. 125/2024/ND-CP

Amend Articles 88, 89, 90; clauses 1, 2 and 3 Article 92; Article 93

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- Amend Articles 18, 19 and 20 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP as amended by clauses 14, 15 and 16 Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; Article 62 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clauses G.III and G.IV Section 1, clauses G.I and G.II Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

- Amend Article 12 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP; clauses 1, 3 and 4 Article 11 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP as amended by clause 8 Article 1 Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP

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Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP as amended by Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP

Amend Articles 18, 19 and 20 Decree No. 143/2016/ND-CP as amended by clauses 14, 15 and 16 Decree No. 24/2022/ND-CP; clause 6 Article 5 Decree No. 140/2018/ND-CP; Article 62 Appendix I Decree No. 142/2025/ND-CP; clause G.II Section 1, clause G.I Section 2 Appendix I.3 Resolution No. 66.16/2026/NQ-CP.

Ministry of Education and Training