Nghe An: Banning tests and surveys at the beginning of the school year to divide classes

Accordingly, in the document Guiding the organization of summer activities in 2018 recently issued by the Department of Education and Training, the Department requires that during the summer vacation, schools absolutely do not organize extra teaching, extra learning, or teaching ahead of the program, in any form, both inside and outside the school.

In this document, the Department also strictly prohibits educational institutions from organizing student tests to divide classes, causing frustration for parents and creating pressure for students.

The organization of tutoring, assessment, and moral and lifestyle training for students with poor academic performance and poor conduct can only be carried out from the first day of school according to the 2018-2019 school year staffing decision of the Provincial People's Committee and students cannot be charged any fees.

In the case of 12th grade students, the organization of extra classes (if any) to serve the review for the 2018 national high school exam must comply with regulations and ensure the voluntary nature of students and the effectiveness of teaching content.

Recess of students at Le Loi Primary School. Photo: My Ha

Providing more information about the Department's direction in creating a healthy, beneficial and safe playing environment for children during the summer, Mr. Nguyen Trong Hoan - Chief of Office of the Department of Education and Training, said:

"To help children have a safe, healthy and rewarding summer vacation, the Department also requires schools to organize the handover of child and student management to their localities and to their families after the end of the school year. At the same time, depending on the actual conditions of the school, the wishes of parents, coordinate with relevant sectors and organizations with sufficient capacity to organize life skills training activities, organize swimming lessons for students, and take care of historical and cultural relics in the area..."

According to the plan, summer vacation for students in Nghe An province starts from June 1, 2018 and the expected first day of school for the new school year 2018-2019 is August 20, 2018.