The new education policy included the introduction of the French language in Vietnam. The two broad opinions were as follows:

Explanation: a) Supporters of French: Policymakers were in favour of introducing the French language because firstly it would help Vietnamese to learn French. Secondly, it would emphasize French culture and civilisation of France.

b) Opposers of French: Some thinkers were not in agreement with this new policy because wanted that Vietnamese be still taught in the lower sections of the society and French in the higher classes.