Vietnam to eliminate secondary school diploma in 2026
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Hanoi, Dec. 10, 2025 (Xinhua/NAN) Vietnam’s National Assembly on Wednesday approved an amended education law that will eliminate the secondary school diploma beginning in 2026.
Under the revised law, students who complete the primary and secondary school education programmes and meet the requirements set by the Ministry of Education and Training will have their completion of the programme certified by the school principal in their academic transcripts.
The amended law also waives tuition fees and provides free textbooks for all public school students, from primary school to high school, said the report.
The law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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