New Regulations on Specialized Inspections in Education

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has recently issued Circular No. 28/2024/TT-BGDĐT prescribing the scope of specialized inspections in education and internal inspections at educational institutions.

Under the Circular, its provisions on the scope of specialized inspections in education apply to Departments of Education and Training and Divisions of Education and Training; the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Education and Training and Inspectorates of Departments of Education and Training; the Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Education and Training and Chief Inspectors of Departments of Education and Training; heads and members of specialized inspection teams; educational institutions under the state management of the Ministry of Education and Training; and relevant organizations and individuals.

The provisions on internal inspections at educational institutions in this Circular apply to preschools and kindergartens; general education institutions; continuing education centers and vocational education–continuing education centers; boarding and semi-boarding general education schools for ethnic minority students, pre-university schools, teacher training colleges, and higher education institutions under the state management of the Ministry of Education and Training; and relevant organizations and individuals.

Specialized inspections and internal inspections must comply with the law and ensure accuracy, objectivity, honesty, transparency, democracy, and timeliness; avoid duplication in scope, subjects, content, and timing among agencies performing inspection functions; not obstruct the normal activities of agencies, organizations, and individuals subject to inspection; and be linked to the performance of professional and technical duties and state management responsibilities in education.

Inspections of Compliance With Standards for Educational Institutions and University Admissions Regulations

Under the Circular, specialized inspections of higher education institutions and teacher training colleges cover the issuance of internal management documents and the dissemination of legal information and legal education; the establishment of organizational structures; compliance with disclosure requirements in education; internal inspections; and compliance with provisions on organization and operation under each institution’s Regulations on Organization and Operation.

Inspections cover compliance with standards for educational institutions and academic program standards; admissions regulations; academic regulations; joint academic programs; regulations on establishing new fields of study; the compilation, selection, appraisal, approval, and use of teaching materials and textbooks; the printing and management of diplomas and certificates; the management and education of learners and benefits and policies for learners…

Scope of Specialized Inspections of Examinations and Admissions

The Circular also specifies the scope of specialized inspections of examinations and admissions at lower secondary schools, upper secondary schools, multi-level general education schools that include lower secondary and upper secondary levels, continuing education centers, teacher training colleges, and higher education institutions.

Accordingly, specialized inspections of examinations cover the organization and management of examinations; examination registration and preparations; the printing, duplication, transportation, and secure storage of examination papers; the secure storage of completed examination scripts; examination proctoring; grading; and review for graduation recognition.

Specialized inspections of admissions cover admissions quotas; the development and publication of admissions plans; conditions supporting admission review; compliance with admission review regulations; inspections of enrollment and verification of admitted applicants’ records…

Internal Inspections at Educational Institutions

Internal inspections at educational institutions cover the implementation of education policies and laws, and the development and issuance of internal regulatory documents within the institutions’ delegated responsibilities and authority.

Inspections cover the implementation of educational objectives, plans, programs, content, and methods; professional regulations, examination regulations, admissions regulations, academic regulations, and regulations on the printing, management, and issuance of diplomas and certificates; the autonomous establishment of new fields of study, issuance of academic programs, and compliance with regulations on textbooks and lectures; financial and asset management; science and technology activities and international cooperation; organizational and personnel affairs; compliance with requirements for ensuring educational quality at educational institutions; and political education duties and student affairs for school and university students.

This Circular takes effect on February 10, 2025.

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