FLAT Legal Journal
The problem: a school photographs students for its fanpage and enrollment ads — must each parent consent? Quick answer: yes. Personal images are legally protected personal data; for…
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The problem: schools hold the most sensitive “data vault”: children’s personal information — names, birth dates, addresses, health, images, classroom CCTV. Quick answer: from 1 January 2026, the…
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The problem: a university wants a branch campus in another province — is it “licensed like a new university”? Quick answer: nearly. A branch campus is a dependent…
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The problem: opening a private university in 2026 — how much money, how much land, any shortcuts? Quick answer: no shortcuts. Decree 361/2026/ND-CP (effective 17 September 2026) sets…
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The problem: opening a private vocational school — what changed in the 2026 rules? Quick answer: a lot. From 17 September 2026, Decree 361/2026/ND-CP sets new establishment conditions…
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The problem: the establishment decision is in hand — can enrollment start now? Quick answer: not yet. The establishment decision is the “birth certificate”; the education operation license…
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The problem: an investor wants to open a private preschool — how many square meters, what classroom standards? Quick answer: establishment conditions for private preschools sit in Decree…
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The problem: your child’s international school suddenly announces mid-semester closure — can a year’s prepaid tuition be recovered? Quick answer: yes, there’s a basis to reclaim tuition for…
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The problem: a school/center wants to hire foreign teachers — is “being Western enough to teach” true? Quick answer: no. Foreign teachers in Vietnam must satisfy two parallel…
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The problem: opening a study-abroad consultancy requires a deposit — how much, and is the money locked forever? Quick answer: the deposit is VND 500 million at a…
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