This guide reconstructs the curricula taught in Vietnam at the elementary level. It includes the underlying educational principles and lists the subjects along with the number of hours they are taught. The curriculum for each of the first five compulsory grades is presented separately, and four charts give overall statistics. The intent of the summary is to familiarize American educators with the national educational system of Vietnam so that they will better understand the background of Vietnamese children. This understanding will facilitate the difficult job of student counseling and placement. (TL)