Number of primary schools in Vietnam 2016-2022
For the school year starting in September 2021, there were approximately 12.5 thousand primary schools in Vietnam. In that year, the number of classrooms in primary schools reached 288.5 thousand, and the number of primary school teachers was around 382.5 thousand.
Primary education in Vietnam
Primary education usually starts at the age of six. It lasts for five years and is compulsory for all citizens. Students graduate primary school with accumulated achievements during this period. As primary education is compulsory for everyone, pre-primary and primary schools account for the highest number of schools in the country. In 2022, the pupil to teacher ratio in primary education was 24.1 pupils for every teacher available. In 2020, 78.6 percent of teachers in primary schools were female.
Basic education in Vietnam
The academic year in Vietnam usually starts in September and ends in June. Basic education is comprised of three levels, namely primary school, lower secondary school, and upper secondary school. After 12 years of basic education, students can move on to special education or higher education.
Primary education in Vietnam
Primary education usually starts at the age of six. It lasts for five years and is compulsory for all citizens. Students graduate primary school with accumulated achievements during this period. As primary education is compulsory for everyone, pre-primary and primary schools account for the highest number of schools in the country. In 2022, the pupil to teacher ratio in primary education was 24.1 pupils for every teacher available. In 2020, 78.6 percent of teachers in primary schools were female.
Basic education in Vietnam
The academic year in Vietnam usually starts in September and ends in June. Basic education is comprised of three levels, namely primary school, lower secondary school, and upper secondary school. After 12 years of basic education, students can move on to special education or higher education.
