Vietnam’s National Assembly on Wednesday approved an amended education law that will eliminate the secondary school diploma starting in 2026.
Under the revised law, students who complete primary and secondary education and meet the requirements set by the Ministry of Education and Training will have their completion certified by their school principals on academic transcripts, instead of receiving a formal diploma.
The amendment also waives tuition fees and provides free textbooks for all public school students, from primary through high school.
The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.