Russian,
Japanese, French and Chinese.
The first foreign language subject is taught from grade 3 to
grade 12, in compliance with the provisions of the General Education Programme
of the
According to the general education programme, Vietnamese
students are required to learn one foreign language (the first foreign language)
and can choose to learn at least one other foreign language (the second foreign
language) in accordance with their aspirations and the ability to meet their
needs of educational institutions.
At present, English, Russian, Japanese, French and Chinese
are the first foreign languages taught in Vietnamese schools. The ministry is
also piloting the teaching of Korean and German as first foreign languages.