Due to the impact of Covid-19, the 2020 summer vacation schedule for students at all levels (preschool, elementary, middle school, university) nationwide has been significantly altered compared to previous years. Based on the online teaching speed of each locality as well as the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training, some schools nationwide have announced official summer vacation schedules and expected return-to-school schedules.
What is the specific nationwide 2020 summer vacation schedule for students? How many days off do they have? When do classes resume? Find out the answers in the article below by Mytour.
Nationwide 2020 Summer Vacation Schedule for Students
Based on the quality of online teaching across the country, the Ministry of Education has issued an official document redefining the milestones for the end of the 2019-2020 academic year, summer break, and the commencement of the 2020-2021 academic year as follows:
- Schools must complete the second semester curriculum before July 11th and wrap up the academic year before July 15th.
- Reports on academic year preparation and commencement arrangements must be submitted before September 10th.
According to the guidance of the Ministry of Education and Training, in 2020, teachers and students nationwide still have nearly a month for summer break to prepare themselves physically and mentally for the upcoming academic year 2020 - 2021.
In accordance with this directive, some Departments of Education in provinces across the country have issued official documents announcing the school break schedule and preparations for the new academic year for their respective regions as follows:
* 2020 Summer Break Schedule in Hanoi
On June 19, 2020, the Department of Education and Training in Hanoi officially provided detailed information regarding the teaching and summer break schedule for students in schools across the city of Hanoi as follows:
- Students from all levels, from kindergarten to high school (including continuous education centers), will conclude Semester II of the 2019-2020 academic year on July 10th. Starting from July 15th, 2020, students from all levels across the city will have a summer break.
- Some schools have completed their curriculum earlier, such as Nguyen Tat Thanh Middle School & High School (closing ceremony on June 5th) and Natural Sciences Specialized High School (Closing ceremony on June 6th), Marie Curie Middle School & High School (Closing ceremony expected at the end of June). Students will have an early summer break according to the school's regulations.
Details of the summer break schedule for Hanoi students, the nationwide summer break schedule for students in 2020.
* 2020 Summer Break Schedule in Ho Chi Minh City
Currently, Ho Chi Minh City is reviewing the pace of teaching and learning at schools within the city. It is expected that the 2019-2020 academic year in Ho Chi Minh City will conclude before July 10th, and students from kindergarten, elementary, middle, high schools, and continuing education centers will have their summer break before July 15th.
* 2020 Summer Break Schedule in Nghe An
Following the extended period of school closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Education and Training in Nghe An province has implemented an assessment of the quality of online teaching at schools in the area and has outlined the plan for concluding the 2019-2020 academic year as follows:
- The 2020 summer break schedule for high school students in Nghe An starts from June 25th
- The 2020 summer break schedule for students in the remaining grades is calculated from June 30th
* 2020 Summer Break Schedule for Students in Quang Nam Province
According to the adjusted plan for teaching and learning in the 2019-2020 academic year by the Ministry of Education and Training, the graduation time for students at all levels in Quang Nam province is:
- Graduation time for the academic year, 2020 Summer Break Schedule for kindergarten, elementary school: From July 10th - July 15th
- The summer break time for students attending regular education centers at schools in the province will start from July 1st - July 6th
* 2020 Summer Break Schedule for Schools in Ha Tinh Province
According to the plan, all schools in Ha Tinh province will conclude the 2019-2020 academic year before July 15th as per the directive of the Ministry of Education and Training. Some schools may finish early, allowing students to start their summer break.
In addition to the schools with official summer break schedules earlier than anticipated, most schools nationwide (Hung Yen, Ha Nam, Bac Ninh, Phu Tho, Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Lam Dong, etc.) are also rushing to complete their teaching programs, ensuring graduation ceremonies and the end of the academic year before July 15th, 2020 as regulated.
Here is the detailed schedule for the 2020 summer break for students nationwide. Following the national summer break schedule (starting from July 15th, 2020), students from kindergarten to high school will have about 1 month for their summer break. Students and parents can use this 2020 summer break schedule to plan for study, leisure activities, and prepare for the upcoming academic year 2020 - 2021. The summer break schedule for university students will be determined by their respective universities' decisions.
