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Vietnamese institutions rise in QS world university sustainability rankings

Ten Vietnamese universities have secured spots in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025, which were recently released by the UK-based education organisation Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

Hanoi students win six medals at Int’l Junior Science Olympiad

All six Vietnamese students participating in the 21st International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) in Romania have won medals, with five silver and one bronze.

Singapore Study Dream 2024 opens door to Vietnamese students

Nearly 200 attendees logged on to the "Singapore Study Dream 2024" online event, eager to explore the wealth of educational opportunities available in the island city-state.

HCM City man obtains doctorate at age 29, returns to work in healthcare industry

Vowing to ‘study to the last’, after obtaining a master’s degree in the UK, Vinh studied in South Korea to eventually earn a doctorate at the age of 29.

Hanoi boosts rewards for international gold medalists to $12,200

With rewards now up to 15 times higher, Hanoi’s top-performing students and their teachers are set to benefit from the city’s focus on education.

MOET tightens university early enrollment numbers by considering school reports

Under a draft circular on university and junior college admission, the number of students admitted under the early enrollment policy must not be higher than 20 percent of a school's total number of students in the same major in the same year.

14 Vinschool students dominate top global and national Cambridge Exam rankings

Vinschool continues to set the benchmark for academic excellence in Vietnam, with 14 students achieving top honors in global and national rankings of the 2024 Cambridge International Exams.

Three out of 10 teachers have extra classes: survey

An interview with 13,000 teachers found that 25.4 percent of teachers hold extra classes in school and 8.2 percent hold extra classes in non-school places. High school teachers have the highest number of private tutoring hours, 14.91 hours a week.

Vietnamese student achieves perfect score, tops global ESL rankings

With a flawless 150/150 score in the Cambridge IGCSE ESL exam, Tran Ngoc Bao has become the first student from Nguyen Sieu School to join the prestigious "Top in the World" ranking.

British Council alerts candidates to IELTS scams

The British Council has issued a warning about scammers offering fake IELTS certificates and promising test score alterations, urging candidates to remain cautious.

Happiness at the core of Vietnam’s education reform efforts

Minister of Education & Training Nguyen Kim Son stated that Vietnam’s education system is undergoing significant changes with the goal of developing well-rounded individuals who know how to live happily and create happiness for themselves and others.

31 years of diversity & unity: The vibrant community at ISHCMC

The International School Ho Chi Minh City (ISHCMC) stands as a beacon of educational excellence, its success deeply rooted in a vibrant international community spanning over 60 nationalities.

Nearly half of Vietnamese students in the US choose STEM fields

Vietnam ranks first among ASEAN countries for the number of students studying in the US, with over 31,000 currently enrolled.

Teachers in digital age confronted with new challenges

Modernising classrooms, labs and research equipment is one of the urgent tasks that must be completed for higher education, in addition to the thorough application of university autonomy.

Vietnam ranks 63rd out of 116 countries, regions in English proficiency

Vietnam ranks 63rd out of 116 countries and regions, and eighth in Asia in the 2024 edition of the EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI).

Survey reveals 30% of teachers in Vietnam engage in private tutoring

A survey of nearly 13,000 teachers in Vietnam highlights significant financial strain, with 30% engaging in additional tutoring to make ends meet and only half reporting their teaching income meets household expenses.

Early internships and soft skills pave path to success for Vietnamese graduates

In a tough job market, many Vietnamese students have securing top positions upon graduation thanks to early experience at multinationals.

Preschool teacher salaries: VND15mil in cities, VND20mil in disadvantaged areas

Preschool teachers in most areas of the country receive VND7-15 million a month, while teachers in mountainous areas with 18 years of experience in difficult areas earn up to VND20 million.

Vietnamese universities strive to attract international students

Over recent years, the number of international students studying at Vietnamese universities has steadily increased, reflecting a growing recognition of Vietnam’s higher education quality.

Vietnam drops in English proficiency index, now 63rd out of 116 countries

According to Education First’s 2024 report, Vietnam’s English proficiency ranking fell from 58th to 63rd globally, placing the country among nations with Low proficiency levels.