Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training adopts new organizational structure

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training is set to implement a new organizational structure on July 12, 2026, following Government Decree 279. This restructuring reduces the ministry's internal units from 18 to 16, consolidating its functions. The ministry, responsible for state management of various educational levels from preschool to higher education, will also oversee Vietnamese language and ethnic minority languages, along with public services in its domain.

The decree specifies the 16 units, including departments for preschool, high school, university, and vocational education, as well as units for legal affairs, personnel, planning, and international cooperation. Notably, the Inspectorate Department and the Journal of Education have been removed as separate entities, with the Institute for Educational Strategy and Policy being reorganized from the Vietnam Institute of Educational Sciences. The changes aim to enhance efficiency in managing educational goals, content, and national standards.

Key responsibilities under the new structure include submitting proposals for textbook policies, such as free textbooks for students and the selection of a unified national curriculum. The ministry will also guide national standards for examinations, assessments, admissions, and the awarding of degrees and certificates. Furthermore, it will advise the government on teacher salaries and benefits, ensuring a unified approach to personnel management within the education sector.