Vietnam Aims for All Students to Learn English as a Second Language by 2035

The Vietnamese Ministry of Education has

a plan to make English a second language in schools by 2035. This was discussed in a conference on March 5, focusing on English into the national curriculum from 2025 to 2035, with a long-term vision to 2045.

Under this plan, English will not only be taught as a subject but also used in teaching other subjects and daily communication. By 2035, all preschools meeting necessary conditions will introduce English to children aged 3-5. General education students will study English at levels 1, 2, and 3, while

and will implement advanced levels and .

To achieve these goals, the proposal emphasizes improving teacher training, enhancing digital learning tools, and developing suitable

. Experts stress the need for clear planning, better , financial support, and collaboration among to ensure effective implementation.