Ho Tan Minh, Chief of Office at the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training, has announced that the city plans to ban supplementary classes held after 8 PM in order to safeguard students' health. Currently, 3,300 teachers have registered to provide after-school tutoring citywide.

Speaking at a training conference for the extra-class management software on April 11, Minh noted that as a major urban center, Ho Chi Minh City frequently experiences traffic congestion during evening rush hours.

According to calculations by the Department, students typically leave school around 4–5 PM. They need adequate time to travel home, have dinner, rest, and then, if needed, attend supplementary classes. All of these activities should reasonably end before 8 PM.

Minh emphasized that many schools in the city already operate full-day schedules, meaning students are in school for extended hours. Therefore, if they choose to take additional classes, the intensity and timing must be carefully managed to protect their well-being. Ending classes by 8 PM allows students to spend time with their families and ensures a balanced routine.

He added that the Department had consulted with other municipal departments, experts, and stakeholders, and concluded that restricting extra lessons beyond 8 PM is appropriate. This policy will be submitted to the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee for official approval.

Currently, the city has around 1,300 tutoring centers with 3,300 registered teachers. To support transparency, the Department of Education and Training has launched an online platform where parents can search and verify all information related to tutoring services: https://dtht.hcm.edu.vn.

According to official statistics, 93% of primary, secondary, and high schools in Ho Chi Minh City already conduct two sessions per day.

Le Huyen