How is the new primary school program different from the current program?

Compared to the 3 levels of education, the program at the Primary level has changed the least, except for the appearance of a new subject, Information Technology and Technology, along with the formalization of English introduction in grades 1 and 2.

Comparison of education plan between current primary education program and new education program as follows:

Compulsory subjects and educational activities in primary school include 10 subjects and 1 activity: Vietnamese; Math; Ethics; Foreign language 1 (Grades 3,4,5); Nature and society (Grades 1,2,3); History and Geography (Grades 4,5); Science (Grades 4,5); Information technology and technology (Grades 3,4,5); Physical education; Arts (Music and Fine Arts) and Experiential activities (including local educational content).

The content of Physical Education subject is designed into modules; the content of Experiential Activities is designed into topics; students can choose modules and topics that suit their wishes and the school's organizational capacity.

Elective subjects (taught in places with adequate teaching conditions and where parents wish): Ethnic minority languages, Foreign language 1 (taught in grades 1 and 2).

The primary education program is designed to teach 2 sessions/day, with no more than 7 periods per day, each period no longer than 35 minutes. Educational institutions that do not have the conditions to teach 2 sessions/day must implement the education plan according to the instructions of the Ministry of Education and Training.