Vietnam Guide

Preschool Curriculum in Vietnam

Everything school owners, directors, and teachers in Vietnam need to know about preschool standards, licensing, funding, and choosing a curriculum that meets local requirements.

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National framework
National Preschool Education Curriculum (Circular 17/2009/TT-BGDDT
Regulator
Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and provincial Departments of Education
Age range
3 months to 6 years
Typical ratios
1:8 for 3-12mo

Vietnam early learning standards

The official curriculum framework for preschools in Vietnam is the National Preschool Education Curriculum (Circular 17/2009/TT-BGDDT, updated 2021).

IPC complements Vietnam's five-domain early childhood framework and supports the bilingual English direction in private settings.

Public funding programs in Vietnam

Universal Pre-Primary for 5-Year-Olds
Government commitment to free preschool for all 5-year-olds before Grade 1.
MOET fee exemptions
Tuition support for children from ethnic minority and low-income households.

How IPC fits preschools in Vietnam

IPC gives Vietnam preschools 20,000+ ready-to-teach activities, lesson plans, parent reports, and assessment tools that map to National Preschool Education Curriculum (Circular 17/2009/TT-BGDDT, updated 2021). Trusted by 20,000+ schools and 60,000+ teachers across 98 countries.

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Opening a new setting?

Kindergarten startup guide for Vietnam

From licensing and ratios to choosing a preschool curriculum, our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to open a kindergarten in Vietnam and align it to National Preschool Education Curriculum (Circular 17/2009/TT-BGDDT, updated 2021).

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Frequently asked questions

What preschool curriculum is required in Vietnam?
Vietnam preschools follow National Preschool Education Curriculum (Circular 17/2009/TT-BGDDT, updated 2021). IPC complements Vietnam's five-domain early childhood framework and supports the bilingual English direction in private settings.
Who licenses preschools in Vietnam?
Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) and provincial Departments of Education oversees early childhood settings in Vietnam.
What public funding is available for preschool in Vietnam?
Universal Pre-Primary for 5-Year-Olds: Government commitment to free preschool for all 5-year-olds before Grade 1. MOET fee exemptions: Tuition support for children from ethnic minority and low-income households.
Can IPC be used as a preschool curriculum in Vietnam?
Yes. IPC is trusted by 20,000+ schools across 98 countries. Activities, lesson plans, and assessments map to National Preschool Education Curriculum (Circular 17/2009/TT-BGDDT, updated 2021).

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