Free tuition - a policy for the future.

Every citizen has the right to access education.

Tuition fee waiverTo ensure that all citizens have access to education without financial barriers, to help disadvantaged families reduce social inequality, and to expand learning opportunities for all, the government places particular emphasis on human resources, creating a pool of capable citizens who can contribute to society, demonstrating a humanistic vision in investing in the future of society. The state focuses on social welfare, improving the quality of life for its people, and encouraging investment in education as a fundamental element in developing high-quality human resources to meet the sustainable development needs of society.

Education is no longer a privilege of the wealthy, but has become a right for all social classes. Students can focus on their studies without worrying about financial issues, reducing the burden on families and creating motivation for personal development without being affected by external factors. When children receive a complete education, society can also reduce injustices and raise the general level of education, create a fair learning environment, minimize the gap between rich and poor, and promote the sustainable development of the country.

Along with Circular 29 on strengthening the management of extracurricular tutoring, the tuition fee exemption significantly reduces the financial burden on parents compared to before, especially for families with difficult circumstances and many children. Families with better financial means can send their children to prestigious schools, participate in supplementary classes, or study abroad in developed countries with advanced education systems. However, this is only a minority; not all families have such resources. In reality, over the past years, the number of students dropping out of school has increased for various reasons, with financial pressure being a major factor. Reducing the financial burden is the first step in changing the circumstances of these students and building a better future. When parents no longer worry about tuition fees, they can focus more on investing in other educational needs for their children, such as books, learning equipment, or skills training courses. This will create equality in access to education and help students have the opportunity for holistic development. Students no longer feel embarrassed when their teachers remind them to pay tuition fees, and parents don't have to scramble to pay their children's tuition every time.

When students don't have to worry about tuition costs, they can focus more on learning and developing skills. Students from disadvantaged families will have equal opportunities to learn as their peers, thus reducing social inequality. Talented students who lack financial resources won't miss out on learning and development opportunities, experiencing less stress, improved motivation, reduced anxiety, and enhanced learning capacity. Families can invest in supplementary courses, vocational training, or other development opportunities for their children, creating a positive cycle that promotes their future. Tuition-free education helps create a more equitable society where every individual has the opportunity to receive an education as stipulated in the 2019 Education Law. This can reduce the gap between rich and poor, giving those from impoverished families a chance to rise above their circumstances and minimizing social discrimination. When citizens have access to education without financial barriers, society will have a diverse and high-quality workforce with a high level of education, which will boost economic development by training a more skilled, creative, and efficient workforce.

The Party and State's major policy, full of humanity, meaning, and practicality, has received the consensus of all social strata. Schools, teachers, and students are extremely excited and happy that this policy is being implemented. All children are among the poorest, therefore, they need access to free education. Free education is provided thanks to the tax contributions of parents, so that...No one is left behind."

Tuition-free, not free education.

However, it's important not to confuse the two concepts; tuition is free, not education. While tuition is waived, schools still maintain many fees, both reasonable and unreasonable. In fact, over the years, some educational institutions have required students to pay for various things like drinking water, sanitation, learning materials, life skills classes, enhanced English classes, etiquette classes, and countless other expenses for parents. Children are exempt from tuition, but numerous other school fees remain, causing continued worry. Besides the few million or hundreds of thousands of dong that are waived, parents still have to pay millions, even many millions of dong, to cover their children's educational expenses.

Waiving tuition fees will present certain challenges for schools. Tuition fees are typically one of the primary sources of revenue for educational institutions. Schools must find alternative funding sources to maintain operations, cover teacher salaries, purchase facilities, and organize teaching activities. Without sufficient budget, schools may struggle to maintain teaching quality, such as shortages of teachers, learning materials, facilities, or extracurricular activities to support students. Waiving tuition fees leaves many institutions without the resources to invest in facility renovations, upgrades, new classroom construction, or educational technology. Tuition waivers can also create significant pressure on administrators to ensure rational spending and seek effective funding options from sources outside the state budget or social organizations.

As the country develops and its position and prestige increase, it is time for the state to invest more adequately in infrastructure, learning equipment, and teacher training to meet learning needs, improve the quality of education, and help students access more modern teaching methods. It is thought that, in addition to tuition fee exemption, there should be stronger investment policies in science and technology in education, further investment in school infrastructure, and the development of scholarship programs to give students better learning opportunities, especially in remote areas, ethnic minority regions, and border and island areas. It is also important to encourage well-off families, philanthropists, and sponsors to voluntarily contribute... instead of "leveling" for families.

Amidst the joy of free tuition, Vietnamese education is expected to aim for a higher, more far-reaching goal: to benefit all children.Every day at school is a happy day."This means that children only need to bring their school bags and water bottles to class, because their right to education is guaranteed by society as a whole. They will study in an environment where they don't have to worry about tuition fees or lack of learning resources. A generation of young people who are not only knowledgeable but also strong in spirit and morality will be formed, contributing to building a sustainable and prosperous society."