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CIRCULAR

ON COMMENDATION AND DISCIPLINE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS

Pursuant to the Law on Education No. 43/2019/QH14;

Law on Emulation and Commendation No. 05/2022/QH15;

Pursuant to Decree No. 37/2025/ND-CP dated February 26, 2025 of the Government on functions, tasks, powers and organizational structure of the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam;

At the request of the Director General of the Department of Student Affairs;

The Minister of Education and Training promulgates the Circular on commendation and discipline for school students.

Chapter I

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Article 1. Scope and regulated entities

1. This Circular regulates the commendation and discipline for students in schools.

2. This Circular applies to the following entities: primary schools, lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools, multi-level schools, boarding general education schools for ethnic minorities, specialized schools, schools for gifted students, continuing education institutions, vocational education institutions, vocational education – continuing education institutions, vocational schools, colleges that have students studying general education programs, continuing education programs for lower secondary and upper secondary levels (hereinafter referred to as schools); heads of schools (hereinafter referred to as principals); managers of educational institutions; teachers; staff; persons studying general education programs, continuing education programs for lower secondary and upper secondary levels at schools (hereinafter referred to as students); parents and guardians of students (hereinafter referred to as families of students); relevant authorities, organizations and individuals.

Article 2. Definitions

For the purposes of this Circular, the terms below shall be construed as follows:

1. Warning means the verbal communication of managers of educational institutions, teachers and staff in schools addressing students who commit violations to warn them, help them learn from their mistakes and correct their behaviors.

2. Criticism means the act of principals and homeroom teachers using strict verbal communication to explain and evaluate students' violations to help them be aware of the consequences, take measures to correct their behaviors.

3. Apology is the act of students verbally admitting their violations, fully recognizing their wrong behaviors, expressing sincere remorse for their violations, expressing a desire for forgiveness and taking measures to remedy the consequences that affect individuals or groups due to their behaviors.

4. Writing a behavior reflection sheet means the act of a student formally admitting their violations in writing, fully recognizing their wrong behaviors, expressing sincere remorse for their violations, expressing a desire for forgiveness, and committing to learn from their mistakes and to remedy the consequences that affect individuals or groups due to their behaviors.

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1. The commendation and discipline for students shall ensure educational and humane values, and aim at the students’ progress and development.

2. Strengthen decentralization and devolvement, enhance the autonomy and accountability of schools, principals and teachers; ensure effective cooperation among schools, families and society in commendation and discipline for students.

3. Properly and fully perform the functions, tasks and powers of schools in commendation and discipline for students.

Chapter II

COMMENDATION

Article 4. Purposes and principles of commendation

1. Purposes

Commendation aims to recognize, praise, encourage and motivate students to cultivate good habits, improve their studies and life; honor and promote exemplary individuals and good deeds.

2. Principles

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b) Depending on the achievements, students may be commended and rewarded under various forms of commendation.

Article 5. Forms of commendation

1. In-class commendation.

2. School-wide commendation.

3. Certificate of merit from the principal.

4. Letter of recognition.

5. Other forms of commendation and rewards.

Article 6. In-class commendation

1. In-class commendation shall be applied to students who demonstrate exemplary behaviors, positively influence their classmates, or show significant improvement in academic performance and personal development.

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Article 7. School-wide commendation

1. School-wide commendation shall be applied to students who achieve outstanding accomplishments, demonstrate exemplary behaviors, positively influence other students in schools, or have remarkable achievements in academic performance and personal development.

2. Homeroom teachers shall propose the principals for school-wide commendation.

Article 8. Certificate of merit from the principal

1. The principals shall award certificates of merit to students in accordance with the Law on Emulation and Commendation applicable to the education sector.

2. Homeroom teachers shall propose the principals for rewarding certificates of merit to students based on students’ academic performance, conduct, and achievements.

3. Based on homeroom teachers’ proposals, the principals shall decide the award of certificates of merit to students as prescribed by law; select an appropriate time to organize formal ceremonies to promptly encourage, motivate, honor and set an example for other students.

Article 9. Letter of recognition

1. Letters of recognition shall be issued to students who demonstrate progressive improvement in academic performance and conduct, overcome personal challenges, or achieve outstanding and exceptional achievements.

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Article 10. Other forms of commendation and rewards

1. In addition to forms of commendation and rewards prescribed in this Circular, authorities, organizations and individuals may implement other forms of commendation and rewards in accordance with the principles of commendation prescribed in this Circular and relevant laws to promptly encourage and set an example for other students regarding their academic and personal development.

2. For forms of commendation and rewards prescribed in the Law on Emulation and Commendation and guiding documents, the principals shall apply school-wide commendation and propose competent authorities for commendation to students.

Chapter III

DISCIPLINE

Article 11. Purposes and principles of discipline

1. Purposes

a) Prevent, deter and handle violations committed by students.

b) Educate and assist students in recognizing their violations; consciously adjusting their behaviors, remedying the consequences, voluntarily cultivating and training themselves to improve and develop disciplined habits and lifestyles.

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a) Ensure the proactiveness and positivity in fulfillment of students’ tasks and rights; maintain discipline and order within schools.

b) Be respectful, tolerant, objective and free from prejudices; ensuring students’ rights to participate and their interests in relevant matters.

c) Apply the form of discipline appropriate to each student’s psychological and physiological characteristics, gender, physical condition, family circumstances and regional cultural traits.

d) Do not use disciplinary actions that involve violence, disrespect of dignity and honor, or negatively affect the physical and mental health of students.

Article 12. Acts and levels of violations for discipline

1. Violations

a) Prohibited activities in educational institutions for students as prescribed in the Law on Education.

b) Violations against regulations of the schools and competent state authorities.

2. Levels of violations

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a) Level 1 includes violations that cause harm to the student themselves;

b) Level 2 includes violations that have negative impacts on a group or class;

c) Level 3 includes violations that have negative impacts on the entire school.

Article 13. Disciplinary actions

1. Disciplinary actions for primary school students

a) Warning;

b) Making an apology.

2. Disciplinary actions for students other than primary school students

a) Warning;

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c) Writing a behavior reflection sheet.

Article 14. Application of disciplinary actions for primary school students

1. A warning shall be applied to students who commit level-1 violations as prescribed in point a, clause 2, Article 12 of this Circular.

2. Making an apology shall be applied to students who have received a warning but continue to commit level-1 violations; students who commit level-2 violations as prescribed in points b and c, clause 2, Article 12 of this Circular.

Article 15. Application of disciplinary actions for students other than primary school students

1. A warning shall be applied to students who commit level-1 violations as prescribed in point a, clause 2, Article 12 of this Circular.

2. Criticism shall be applied to students who have received a warning but continue to commit level-1 violations; students who commit level-2 violations as prescribed in point b, clause 2, Article 12 of this Circular.

3. Writing a behavior reflection sheet shall be applied to students who have received a criticism but continue to commit level-2 violations; students who commit level-3 violations as prescribed in point c, clause 2, Article 12 of this Circular. A behavior reflection sheet shall include the certification and commitment from the family to the school regarding cooperation in managing, educating and supporting the student to recognize and learn from his/her mistakes, and take measures to remedy the consequences that affect individuals or groups due to his/her violations. The behavior reflection sheet of students shall be stored in the school’s archive.

Article 16. Supportive activities for correcting violations

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a) Advise and encourage students to be self-aware of their violations and take measures to correct them.

b) Supervise, advise and support students during the process of correcting their violations.

c) Request students to participate in certain activities such as school counseling, social works within the schools, skill education and other appropriate activities decided by the schools to change awareness, adjust behavior and remedy the consequences of violations.

d) Cooperate with families of students and other forces to  advise, manage and support students to change awareness, adjust behavior and remedy the consequences of violations.

e) Other supportive activities in accordance with purposes and principles of discipline for students as prescribed in Article 11 of this Circular and the practical conditions of the schools.

2. Supportive activities shall be conducted when students commit violations but have not subject to disciplinary actions; and when students who are currently subject to one of disciplinary actions prescribed in Article 13 commit another violation.

3. Persons competent to apply supportive activities correcting violations of students are those prescribed in Article 17 of this Circular and are assigned by the principals.

Article 17. Authority for applying disciplinary measures

1. The principals and homeroom teachers shall apply disciplinary actions prescribed in Article 13 of this Circular.

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Chapter IV

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS

Article 18. Responsibilities of the schools and school members

1. Responsibilities of the schools

a) Based on actual conditions, issue regulations on the forms and norms for rewards for students who are awarded certificates of merit from the principals and other reward forms in accordance with laws.

b) Supervise and inspection the implementation of democracy in commendation and discipline for students in accordance with laws.

2. Responsibilities of the principals

a) Organize the dissemination, communication to all students, school members and families of students and implementation of commendation and discipline for students as prescribed by laws.

b) Decide the commendation and discipline for students within their jurisdiction; be accountable to the law for implementation of commendation and discipline for students.

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3. Responsibilities of homeroom teachers

a) Strictly comply with regulations on commendation and discipline for students;

b) Propose forms of commendation and disciplinary actions for students within jurisdiction of the principals;

c) Act as the conduit to assist the principals in cooperating with families of students and other forces in improving students' competency, providing timely commendation and encouragement, as well as advising, supervising, managing and supporting to minimize students' violations.

d) Be accountable to the law and the principals for implementation of commendation and discipline for students within their jurisdiction.

4. Responsibilities of managers of educational institutions, teachers, staff and mass organizations in schools

a) Strictly comply with regulations on commendation and discipline for students;

b) Cooperate with homeroom teachers in proposing forms of commendation and disciplinary actions for students within jurisdiction of the principals.

5. Responsibilities of students

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Article 19. Responsibilities of families of students

1. Proactively and actively cooperate in managing and educating students to strictly comply with regulations on commendation and discipline for students.

2. Create favorable conditions and provide support to encourage and motivate students to develop their qualities, competency and make progress in learning and training.

3. Manage, supervise, advise and support students who are at risk or show signs of engaging in violations. Certify the behavior reflection sheet of their children (if any) and make a commitment to the schools to cooperate in managing, educating and supporting the students to recognize, learn from their mistakes and remedy the consequences that affect individuals or groups due to their behaviors.

Article 20. Responsibilities of Departments of Education and Training

Take charge, provide guidelines, inspect and supervise the implementation of this Circular of schools within their jurisdiction.

Chapter V

IMPLEMENTATION CLAUSE

Article 21. Effect

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Article 22. Implementation

The Chief of Office; Director General of the Department of Student Affairs, heads of relevant units affiliated to the Ministry of Education and Training; Presidents of People’s Committees of provinces and cities; Directors of Departments of Education and Training; Presidents of commune-level People’s Committees; relevant authorities, organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.

PP. MINISTER
STANDING DEPUTY MINISTER




Pham Ngoc Thuong