Structure of Vietnam Education
The Vietnam education structure encompasses school education and higher education.
Detailed Structure of Vietnam Education
Period of compulsory education
Entry age: 6
Exit age: 11
Pre-primary Education
Pre-primary education is imparted by:
- Pre-school Playgroups: For 3-4 years old
- Kindergarten: For 4-6 years old
Primary Education
- School offering this form of education: Primary School
- Duration: 5 years
- Ages: 6 to 11
- Grades: 1-5
- Credential awarded: Certificate of Primary Education
Lower Secondary Education
- School offering this form of education: Basic Secondary School
- Duration: 4 years
- Ages: 11 to 15
- Grades: 6-9
- Credential awarded: Certificate of Lower Secondary
Upper Secondary Education
- School offering this form of education: Specialized Secondary School
- Duration: 3 years
- Ages: 15 to 18
- Grades: 10-12
- Credential awarded: Secondary School Graduation Certificate (Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc)
Technical and Vocational Secondary Education
Students take admittance upon completion of either lower secondary or upper secondary education.
- School type offering this type of education: Vocational Technical Secondary School
- Duration: 3- 4 years
- Ages: 15 to 18
Tertiary Education
Vietnam has higher education institutions where one can obtain bachelor’s degree, masters or a doctorate degree. In Vietnam, bachelor’s degree requires 4-6 years, a master’s degree requires 2 years, and a PhD/doctorate degree requires 3-5 years.
- Ages: 18 and above (Varies)
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