HANOI, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- A decree on universalizing preschool education for children aged five and six in Vietnam will take effect on Nov. 1, with eligible children entitled to tuition exemptions, reductions and financial support, the Vietnam News Agency reported Thursday.
Under the decree, the state will prioritize investment and ensure the necessary conditions for universal preschool education for this age group.
The program will follow the preschool curriculum issued by the Ministry of Education and Training and be implemented through institutions within the national education system and educational institutions under the armed forces.
Teachers, education managers and other personnel involved in the program will receive benefits and support in line with their positions, duties and work locations, according to the decree.
The decree also provides tax and land incentives for organizations, businesses, communities, international organizations, foreign individuals and overseas Vietnamese that support universal preschool education, the report said. ■
