15 wards complete mergers, rename public schools in Hanoi

15 wards have completed the reorganization of public schools from preschool to secondary level, with most merging two to six facilities into a new, newly named school.

Hanoi is reorganizing its public school network in line with a national policy. Under the plan, 124 high schools will remain unchanged. The reorganization primarily targets preschool, primary, and junior high schools managed by local communes and wards. Many areas have completed this process and announced personnel decisions.

Generally, most schools adopted a multi-campus model, merging two or three existing schools. Some have more facilities; for instance, Quang Trung Preschool (Cua Nam ward) was formed from five schools, and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam Preschool comprises six former schools.

A few localities chose an inter-level school model, encompassing multiple educational stages. For example, Lang ward established Huynh Thuc Khanh Primary - THCS School; Nghia Do ward has Nghia Do Primary - THCS School; and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam ward features Ly Thuong Kiet Primary - THCS School.

List of schools after merger in 15 wards in Hanoi

For naming conventions, new schools primarily adopt the name of their main campus or use the ward's name (with identifiers A or B if at the same educational level, as seen in Cau Giay and Dai Mo). Schools that retained their original structure are generally high-quality or have already reached their maximum operational capacity.

The appointment of principals after reorganization is based on six criteria: qualities, capabilities, expertise, management experience, age, and development prospects. Candidates must also have successfully completed their duties in the three recent years. New principals are primarily selected from the current leadership team.

Teachers and staff remain largely stable. Each school will have two accountants and one administrative staff member. Each facility will have one library staff, one equipment staff, and one medical staff member. Any redundant principals, vice principals, or staff will be reassigned to suitable positions, potentially as teachers.

Percentage reduction in public school entities across 34 provinces and cities

According to the Ministry of Education and Training, Hanoi plans to reduce 1,138 school entities, equivalent to 52.9% (from over 2,150 down to 1,015). This process is expected to be completed before 15/8.

A representative from the Personnel Organization Department, Hanoi Department of Education and Training, views this initiative as a restructuring solution. It aims to improve governance efficiency, increase teaching staff, and ultimately enhance education quality.

This initiative also helps address the teacher shortage, as students continue to study at their former locations without disruption.