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The benefactors behind the scholarships for talented students in HCM City

With the 1-and-1 talent scholarship in HCM City, each student receives support from a benefactor, some of whom are named, while others remain anonymous. Some have passed away, yet their families continue the philanthropic tradition.

6th grader competes with 9th graders, takes advance placement exam twice

Pham Hai Nam, a sixth-grade student, has made a remarkable impression by twice advancing to participate in academic contests initially designed for senior students.

Is it a big waste if students return to Vietnam right after graduation?

A former international student in the US says that given the significant financial investment Vietnamese parents make for their children’s education abroad, returning home right after graduation is a missed opportunity.

Vietnam updates high school entrance scoring system to ensure fairness

From 2025, high school entrance exam scores in Vietnam will be calculated based on the total scores of all subjects, equally weighted, under new regulations from the Ministry of Education and Training.

No more entrance exams for 6th grade: Vietnam adopts new admissions policy

The Ministry of Education and Training has announced that starting in 2025, all middle schools in Vietnam, including elite and private institutions, will shift to evaluation-based admissions, eliminating entrance exams.

Bonus policy sparks frustration among Hanoi’s autonomous school teachers

Thousands of Hanoi teachers have raised concerns about losing bonuses tied to additional income policies under Decree 73, prompting the city’s Education Department to take action to ensure fairness.

All IELTS tests in Vietnam to go digital starting March 30

From March 30, all IELTS exams in Vietnam will be conducted entirely on computers, offering candidates faster results, greater scheduling flexibility, and new options for improving scores.

Ministry of Education to launch major restructuring and streamlining in 2025

Vietnam’s education ministry will roll out structural reforms, streamline staffing, and launch key initiatives, including the Teachers’ Law and a preschool education program, in its ambitious 2025 agenda.

New academic programs and admissions policies unveiled for 2025

In 2025, universities across southern Vietnam are introducing innovative programs, increasing quotas, and implementing new admissions strategies to attract top talent.

VN student wins VND8.5 billion scholarship to attend top-tier US university

Phi Ngoc Lam Uyen, a student at the Olympia Schools, has received an acceptance letter from Dartmouth College, one of the eight Ivy League universities in the US, with an offered scholarship of VND8.5 billion.

Key education reforms and milestones in Vietnam’s 2024 landscape

Vietnam’s education system experienced significant changes in 2024, with reforms in curriculum, tuition policies, and teacher regulations aimed at enhancing quality and global competitiveness.

School officer with 20-year service earns less than home helper

Many school staff members are disheartened as they have to perform multiple tasks but receive inadequate pay. The monthly salary of an officer with 20 years of service is just VND6 million, lower than the income of a home helper.

Essay helps Hanoi student win $320,000 scholarship to US college

Describing himself as an "alien" with an inner world akin to an undiscovered planet, Nam Khanh related his journey of transformation, which helped him obtain a scholarship to study at a leading liberal arts college in the US.

Only 1 in 4 VNU-HCMC staff have Ph.D., university sets ambitious goals

With 6,406 staff but only 25% holding doctoral degrees, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City is striving to transform its academic landscape through ambitious recruitment and development programs.

Ho Chi Minh City National University leads in global research output

Ho Chi Minh City National University (VNU-HCM) announced a remarkable achievement in 2024, with 3,120 international journal articles published, showcasing its leadership in Vietnam’s academic research.

Experts debate free tuition for medical students: Necessary or impractical?

The Ministry of Health’s proposal to waive tuition fees and provide stipends for medical students has sparked a heated debate, with proponents citing high costs as a barrier and critics questioning its feasibility.

Seven PhDs from top global universities return to strengthen Vietnamese academia

With support from the VNU350 program, seven PhD graduates from elite global institutions have joined the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM), marking a milestone in talent attraction efforts.

Should children begin learning computer programming in school?

Learning programming at an early age will not only equip students with a solid foundation of digital knowledge and skills, but also open up new opportunities for them to get jobs when joining the labor market.

Professors spend billions of VND to set up scholarship fund for needy students

Famous professors and educators have established scholarship funds to support poor students and have set up study-encouragement societies.

Vietnamese students excel in mathematical skills, win big at int’l contest

Vietnamese students delivered exceptional performance and secured top honours at the 2024 UCMAS International Competition that took place in India from December 14-15.