The Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has called for a "150-day-and-night" emulation campaign to complete educational infrastructure projects before August 15, 2026.
The goal is to bring 1,000 new classrooms into operation in time for the 2026-2027 academic year.
This proposal was made by Chairman Nguyen Van Duoc during a working session with the city’s Department of Education and Training (DOET) on March 11, focusing on the current state and demand for school facilities across the city.
According to the latest data, Ho Chi Minh City currently has: 1,832 preschools (639 public, 1,139 private); 822 primary schools (783 public, 39 private); 494 secondary schools (462 public, 32 private); and 290 high schools (175 public, 115 private).
The DOET reported that the city currently averages 297 classrooms per 10,000 school-age residents (ages 3 to 18). However, this distribution remains uneven across educational levels. Specifically, the ratio stands at 478 classrooms for preschools, 262 for primary schools, 237 for secondary schools, and 257 for high schools.
To meet the target of 300 classrooms per 10,000 residents, the city requires an additional 18,962 classrooms. Under the medium-term public investment plan for the 2026-2030 period, the education, training, and vocational sectors are expected to launch 1,669 projects with a total capital requirement of approximately VND132.94 trillion (over $5 billion).
These projects are expected to add 11,619 classrooms, meeting roughly 61% of the total demand. Local authorities are continuing to review and supplement further investment requirements to bridge the remaining gap.
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