By 2030, Ho Chi Minh City aspires to establish a state-of-the-art, contemporary, and globally integrated education and training system, positioning itself as a high-quality education hub in Vietnam and Asia. The municipal People's Committee has endorsed an education development strategy extending until 2030, with a vision reaching 2045. The objective is to ensure a harmonious balance between development and the quality of education. The strategy emphasizes the creation of a learning-oriented society, fostering equal and favorable conditions for lifelong learning for all individuals, and cultivating human resources aligned with the requirements of economic, cultural, social development, and international integration.
By 2030, the education and training sector in the city is anticipated to attain an advanced status within the Asian region and globally by 2045. The target is for approximately 60% of public pre-schools, 80% of public primary schools, 70% of public secondary schools, and 50% of public high schools to meet national standards for infrastructure and classrooms by 2030. Each district, along with Thu Duc City, will establish a minimum of two schools at each educational level to implement a high-quality program. The city aims to establish at least ten high schools, including specialized ones, equipped with modern infrastructure and high-quality teaching facilities that adhere to the standards for top-tier educational institutions. All schools are dedicated to embracing the smart school model, and there are initiatives underway to construct four new high-quality multi-level schools in Thu Duc City, Bình Chanh, and Cu Chi districts.
The city aims for all primary schools and 70% of secondary schools to implement two teaching sessions per day, with a target of at least 80% of high schools in each district and Thu Duc City adopting the same model. Approximately 80% of high school students are expected to communicate fluently in a foreign language, reaching level 3 on the foreign language competency framework. It is mandatory for all high school graduates to possess basic information technology skills, with 50% of students meeting international standards in computer literacy. Each high school student is anticipated to demonstrate proficiency in playing at least one art form or musical instrument and engage in regular practice in at least one sport.
