Hanoi, Oct 23 (NationPress) Vietnam is striving to accomplish universal preschool education for children aged 3 to 5 by the year 2030, as outlined in a newly released government decree, according to local media reports from Thursday.

The decree emphasizes the need for enhanced investment from both central and local budgets in educational infrastructure, while also promoting the mobilization of social resources to improve preschool facilities, as reported by the Xinhua news agency, citing the local daily Nhan Dan.

By 2030, it is anticipated that all classrooms will be permanent buildings, fully equipped with functional rooms, libraries, play areas (both indoor and outdoor), teaching materials, kitchens, restrooms, and clean water systems, according to the report.

As of September this year, the government has waived tuition fees for children attending public preschools in Vietnam, while those in private institutions will receive partial tuition assistance.

In September, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh announced the establishment of a national scholarship fund and an increase in education budget spending to facilitate significant advancements in human resource training.

He made this statement at a national conference focused on the dissemination and execution of four resolutions from the Politburo of the Communist Party of Vietnam, attended by over 1.2 million party members, as reported by local media VnExpress.

The Prime Minister stated that the fund will be supported by the state budget and other lawful sources to provide scholarships, enhance learning opportunities, and sponsor studies abroad.

Additionally, the fund aims to attract and develop talent, with a focus on doctoral programs in basic sciences, engineering, and technology, he noted.

On September 5, approximately 26 million students, ranging from kindergarten to university, alongside 1.6 million teachers across Vietnam, participated in opening ceremonies for the new academic year, as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

This year, an unprecedented nationwide opening ceremony was organized by the Ministry of Education and Training, with around 52,000 educational institutions joining online.

The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, To Lam, inaugurated the new school year by outlining key reforms and emphasizing the objective of ensuring no child is left behind, while increasing investment in schools, school meals, teaching staff, and digital infrastructure.