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| A swimming class for students in the central province of Nghe An__Photo: VNA |
By 2030, there will be 70 percent of students in Vietnam taught swimming and water survival skills, which will increase to 90 percent by 2035.
Such is a part of the program on enhancing education and combating drowning during the 2025-35 period, recently approved under Prime Minister Decision 1717/QD-TTg.
The program sets an ambitious goal of ensuring that, by 2030, 95 percent of school managers, teachers, students, parents, and other stakeholders receive training to improve their awareness, knowledge, and responsibility in preventing drowning among students. This rate is targeted to reach 100 percent by 2035, highlighting the program's comprehensive approach to drowning prevention.
In terms of safe and effective swimming education, the program outlines specific targets for students at different grade levels. By 2030, at least 55 percent of fifth graders, 65 percent of ninth graders, and 75 percent of 12th graders are expected to know how to swim safely. By 2035, these rates are projected to increase to 70, 80, and 90 percent, respectively, reflecting a clear focus on equipping students with essential life-saving skills.
Regarding investment in the construction and installation of swimming pools in schools and communities, the goal is that by 2030, at least 20 percent of primary schools, 15 percent of junior secondary schools, and 15 percent of senior schools will have swimming pools (fixed or mobile) and maintain effective operations. About 50 percent of communes, wards, and towns will have at least one swimming pool serving the local community.
The program targets that by 2035, the rate will be 30 percent, 25 percent and 70 percent, respectively.
As for giving teachers skills on drowning prevention and safe swimming techniques, the target is that by 2030, 70 percent of managers and teachers will be trained, with the rate reaching 95 percent by 2035.
By 2030, 85 percent of school health workers will be trained to improve their capacity in drowning prevention and first aid, reaching 100 percent by 2035.
Each school will have at least two teachers trained, certified and fully qualified to organize safe swimming lessons for students in 2030 and at least three by 2035.
The plan will be implemented in general schools, education centers, vocational schools nationwide, focusing on primary, junior secondary and communal levels.
The program sets out a series of solutions, from education to investing in facilities and perfecting policies.
The Ministry of Education and Training is responsible for overseeing the policy.- (VLLF)
