Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung and leaders of Gia Lai province kick off the construction of inter-level boarding schools in 7 border communes of Gia Lai province. (photo: Nguyen Thao/ VOV)

Seven inter-level boarding schools began construction in seven border communes of Gia Lai province last Sunday. These schools will provide a stable learning environment for 7,000 students, most of whom belong to ethnic minority groups. These schools are part of a national program to build 248 schools in border communes to improve the quality of education in ethnic communities.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung said: “The Politburo’s goal is to ensure that the children will feel secure in their new schools. This will help develop human resources for the border areas. When they grow up, these students will be the people who will develop and maintain social order and security in their communities.”

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh spoke at the ground-breaking ceremony of 4 inter-level schools in Quang Ngai province: “The schools are not for profit, but will improve the living and learning conditions in border regions, raise the educational level of ethnic communities, and support students on their path to a brighter future.”

The new schools are bringing joy to teachers and students in border regions.  On Monday Nguyen Van Khien, Principal of Van Tien Primary and Secondary School in Lao Cai province, attended the inauguration of the Da Do school, funded by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the Bao An Social Fund.

“Parents, students, and teachers are very happy because we now have spacious, safe, standard classrooms. There is stable electricity and lighting, wide and airy classrooms, designated areas for cultural activities, and a safe playground. Seeing the joyful faces of our students is our greatest happiness,” said Mr. Khien.

These schools reflect the responsibility the Party and State feel toward education for ethnic communities in remote, mountain, and border areas.