Returning to in-person classes and meeting friends is something that many students and their parents, teachers, and schools have been eagerly awaiting. We are providing an update on the back-to-school schedule for after the 2022 Lunar New Year celebrations so that everyone can be informed.
On January 24, 2022, the Ministry of Education and Training issued Document No. 283/BGDĐT-GDTC 2022 on organizing in-person teaching at educational institutions. This document was sent to the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities, requesting that they base their decisions on the local pandemic situation, down to the ward and communal levels, to organize in-person teaching before February 14, 2022, for students.
1 Back-to-School Schedule for University Students
Back-to-School Schedule for University Students
Based on the above document from the Ministry of Education and Training, universities under the Vietnam National University in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have announced the following schedules for returning to school:
No. | University | In-Person Learning Schedule |
1 | University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City) | February 7 |
2 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology | February 14 |
3 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Agriculture and Forestry | February 14 |
4 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry | February 14 |
5 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education | February 14 |
6 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy | February 14 |
7 | Saigon University | February 14 |
8 | University of Economics and Finance, Ho Chi Minh City | February 14 |
9 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology | February 14 |
10 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture | February 14 (approximately 50% of classes) |
11 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Transport | February 14 |
12 | Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology | February 14 |
13 | Saigon International University | February 14 |
14 | University of Economics and Law (Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City) | February 21 |
15 | University of Information Technology (Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City) | March 14 |
16 | Foreign Trade University | Hanoi and Quang Ninh Campuses: February 16; Ho Chi Minh City Campus: February 21 |
17 | National Economics University | February 14 |
18 | Hanoi University of Science and Technology | February 15 |
19 | Hanoi Open University | February 14 |
20 | Hanoi University of Culture | February 14 |
21 | University of Foreign Languages (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) | February 21 |
22 | Banking Academy of Vietnam | February 21 |
23 | Hanoi University of Civil Engineering | February 14-28 (divided into three groups, each group attending school with a one-week interval) |
24 | Hanoi University of Labor and Social Affairs | February 14 |
For further reference
2 Back-to-School Schedule for Primary and Secondary Students in 63 Provinces and Cities
Back-to-School Schedule for Primary and Secondary Students in 63 Provinces and Cities
All 63 provinces and cities have developed plans for primary and secondary students to return to school after the Lunar New Year celebrations, with the majority of students expected to resume in-person learning between February 7 and 14. Additionally, 60 out of 63 provinces and cities are preparing to welcome preschool and elementary students back to school within February.
In Hanoi, the back-to-school plan for students from grades 7 to 12 in areas with level 1 and 2 outbreaks is to resume in-person learning at schools from February 8. In areas with level 3 and 4 outbreaks, students will continue to study from home after the Lunar New Year.
In Ho Chi Minh City, preschool, elementary, and sixth-grade students will return to school from February 7, 2022, based on the voluntary decision of their parents or guardians:
- From February 7, educational institutions will prepare to welcome children and students back to school.
- From February 10 to 13, schools and educational institutions will organize parent-teacher meetings to discuss important issues and collaborate on caring for the children and preventing the spread of COVID-19.
- Starting February 14, preschool and elementary students will be officially welcomed back to school. If parents or guardians prefer for their children to continue studying online, that option will remain available.
Based on Document No. 283 from the Ministry of Education and Training, all 63 provinces and cities have announced their schedules for in-person teaching for all educational levels after the 2022 Lunar New Year celebrations as follows:
No. | Province or City | Preschool and Elementary | Secondary |
1 | Hanoi | Preschool students: On break; Elementary students: Online learning | Grades 7-12 in level 1&2 areas: February 8; Grades 7-12 in level 3&4 areas: Online learning |
2 | Ho Chi Minh City | February 14 | Grades 7-12: February 7; Grade 6: February 14 |
3 | Da Nang | To be updated | February 7 |
4 | Hai Phong | February 14 | February 7 |
5 | Can Tho | February 7 | February 7 |
6 | An Giang | To be updated | February 14 |
7 | Ba Ria – Vung Tau | Grade 1, 2 & Kindergarten (5 years old): February 14; Other grades: February 21 | Grades 9&12: February 7; Other grades: February 14 |
8 | Bac Lieu | Grade 5: February 7 | Grades 9&12: February 7 |
9 | Bac Giang | February 7 | February 7 |
10 | Bac Kan | February 7 | February 7 |
11 | Bac Ninh | February 7 | February 7 |
12 | Ben Tre | February 14 | February 7 |
13 | Binh Duong | Preschool (level 1&2): February 28 | February 7 |
14 | Binh Phuoc | Preschool students: On break; Elementary students: Online learning | Grades 7-12 in level 1&2 areas: February 7; Grades 9&12 in level 3 areas: February 14 |
15 | Binh Thuan | February 14 | Grades 7-12: February 7; Grade 6: February 14 |
16 | Ca Mau | February 14 | February 7 |
17 | Cao Bang | February 7 | February 7 |
18 | Dak Lak | Preschool students: On break; Elementary students: Online learning | Online learning and television-based learning |
19 | Dak Nong | Preschool students: On break; Elementary students: Online learning | Online learning and television-based learning |
20 | Dien Bien | February 7 | February 7 |
21 | Dong Nai | February 7 | February 7 |
22 | Dong Thap | Preschool students: On break; Elementary students: Online learning | Online learning and television-based learning |
23 | Gia Lai | Preschool students: On break; Elementary students: Online learning | Online learning and television-based learning |
24 | Ha Giang | Preschool students: On break; Elementary students: Online learning | Online learning and television-based learning |
25 | Ha Nam | Preschool students: On break; Elementary students: Online learning | Online learning and television-based learning |
26 | Ha Tinh | Preschool students: On break; Elementary students: Online learning | Online learning and television-based learning |
27 | Hai Duong | Preschool students: On break; Elementary students: Online learning | Online learning and television-based learning |
28 | Hau Giang | To be updated | Grade 12: February 7; Other grades: February 14 |