Simultaneous groundbreaking for 121 inter-level boarding schools in border communes

(DTO) On the morning of March 19, the Steering Committee for building schools in border communes held a nationwide groundbreaking ceremony for 121 inter-level boarding schools (primary and lower secondary) across 121 land border communes in 17 provinces and centrally governed cities. The move aims to realize the objectives set out in Conclusion Notice No. 81-TB/TW dated July 18, 2025 of the 13th Politburo on investing in school construction for border communes.

The ceremony was held both in person at 17 main venues and connected online to all 17 provinces and cities. Attending the event were General Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with leaders of the Party, Government, cabinet members, and representatives from ministries, provinces and cities where the projects were launched.

At the Dong Thap Province venue, participants included Mr. Le Anh Tuan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Pham Thanh Ngai, Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; Mr. Huynh Minh Tuan, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee; along with leaders of departments, sectors and localities.

According to the Ministry of Education and Training, following the groundbreaking of 100 schools in 2025, the Steering Committee reviewed implementation progress and prepared necessary conditions to simultaneously launch construction of 121 additional inter-level boarding schools in the remaining 17 border provinces and cities, in line with the Politburo’s directive under Conclusion Notice No. 81-TB/TW.

In Conclusion Notice No. 81-TB/TW, the 13th Politburo approved the investment policy for 248 schools in mainland border communes. The set objective is to complete the pilot phase of 100 schools before the 2026–2027 academic year, followed by the investment in the remaining 121 schools.

To date, construction of 108 inter-level boarding schools (primary and lower secondary) in 108 border communes is being accelerated to ensure they are put into operation by the 2026–2027 academic year; among them, one school has already been inaugurated and put into use since January 2026.

Among the 121 schools breaking ground in this phase, six are located in the border areas of Dong Thap Province. These inter-level boarding schools include: Thuong Phuoc (Thuong Phuoc Commune), Tan Thanh (Tan Thanh Commune), Tan Ho Co (Tan Ho Co Commune), Tan Hong (Tan Hong Commune), Thuong Thoi Hau (Thuong Lac Ward), and Hong Ngu (Hong Ngu Ward), with a total investment of approximately VND 1.876 trillion 

These boarding school projects hold significant importance in perfecting educational infrastructure in border regions, creating superior learning conditions for the development of students in these areas.

Speaking at the main hub in Thuong Phuoc Commune, Vice Chairman of the Dong Thap Provincial People’s Committee Huynh Minh Tuan affirmed: “Once completed, these schools will be more than just an achievement for the education sector; they will serve as a steadfast anchor of faith for the people in border areas. From here, the path to knowledge will widen; dreams will be nurtured, and aspirations awakened, contributing to the sustainable development of our Dong Thap homeland.”

The simultaneous groundbreaking of 121 inter-level boarding schools  in border communes serves as vivid testament to the profound concern of the Party and State for education in border regions and disadvantaged areas.

Information on 6 inter-level Boarding Schools in Dong Thap Province: 1.  Thuong Phuoc Inter-level Boarding School (Primary–Lower Secondary) – located in Thuong Phuoc Commune, Dong Thap: The project comprises 50 classrooms, serving more than 2,000 students, with a total estimated investment of over VND 263 billion. 2. Tan Thanh Inter-level Boarding School (Primary–Lower Secondary) – located in Tan Thanh Commune, Dong Thap: The project includes 27 classrooms, serving more than 1,000 students, with a total estimated investment exceeding VND 300 billion. 3. Tan Ho Co Inter-level Boarding School (Primary–Lower Secondary) – located in Tan Ho Co Commune, Dong Thap: The project features 32 classrooms, accommodating over 1,200 students, with a total estimated investment of more than VND 310 billion. 4. Tan Hong Inter-level Boarding School (Primary–Lower Secondary) – located in Tan Hong District, Dong Thap: The project consists of 27 classrooms, serving around 1,000 students, with a total estimated investment of over VND 295 billion. 5. Thuong Thoi Hau Inter-level Boarding School (Primary–Lower Secondary) – located in Thuong Lac Ward, Dong Thap: The project includes 31 classrooms, serving more than 1,200 students, with a total estimated investment exceeding VND 291 billion. 6.  Hong Ngu Inter-level Boarding School (Primary–Lower Secondary) – located in Hong Ngu Ward, Dong Thap: The project comprises 40 classrooms, serving approximately 1,600 students, with a total estimated investment of over VND 415 billion.

By DUONG UT
Translated by X.QUANG