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Vietnamese student achieves milestone, meets Japanese Prime Minister

Cu Khanh Linh can now transfer credits to study at Waseda University, which has produced eight Japanese Prime Ministers, following her return to Vietnam after finishing a semester at Kansai University as an exchange student.

Nearly 67,000 exempted from foreign language exam

The Ministry of Education and Training reports that 66,927 candidates have registered for exemption from the high school graduation foreign language exam this year. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have the highest numbers of exempted candidates.

VN, Russia eye stronger partnership in training high-quality human resources

Vietnam and Russia have implemented many cooperative ideas in the field of education and training, with priority given to training high-level human resources.

Authorities alert to AI and concealed devices in exam cheating

On the morning of June 20, the Ministry of Education and Training held an online conference with 63 provinces and cities to discuss the organization of the 2024 high school graduation exam.

Students passionate about pursuing science

Many students in the country’s southernmost province Cà Mau have nurtured an early strong passion for scientific and technical research.

In summer, children are busy while parents have more leisure

Taking care of children and keeping them busy is a major task for urban parents.

Quang Ninh to host ABU Robocon 2024

The ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2024 (ABU Robocon 2024) will be held at the Quang Ninh Multi-Purpose Gymnasium in the northern province of Quang Ninh’s Ha Long city from August 19-28.

Four Vietnamese universities attain international quality accreditation

On June 14, in Da Nang City, four prestigious Vietnamese universities were awarded international accreditation certificates by the High Council for Evaluation of Research and Higher Education (HCERES) of the French Republic.

Which options for students failing 10th grade public school entrance exam?

The recent 10th grade entrance exam in Hanoi has concluded, leaving many parents contemplating alternative educational paths if their children did not secure a place in public schools.

Parents queue overnight for first grade applications

In Phong Chau town, Phu Ninh district of Phu Tho province, a significant number of parents embarked on an overnight wait to secure application forms for first-grade admission at Bai Bang Paper Primary School.

Hanoi requests police verification of alleged leaked literature exam questions

The Hanoi Department of Education and Training has requested the Hanoi Police Agency to verify recent information circulating on social media about leaked questions for the high-school entrance exam for the 2024-2025 school year.

8/8 Vietnamese students win medals at Asian Physics Olympiad

The Vietnamese team has achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) held in Malaysia. All eight members of the team won medals, securing 1 Gold, 1 Silver, and 6 Bronze Medals.

Height requirement for student applicants at university in Hanoi needs review

These criteria have sparked controversy on social media because only specialised fields set physical requirements for admission, such as police and military academies.

80-year-old father drives his son to high-school entrance exam in Hanoi

Amidst the hustle of high school entrance exams in Hanoi, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Sung, who recently celebrated his 80th birthday, captured attention as he personally chauffeured his 15-year-old son to the exam venue.

9th graders flock to Temple of Literature to pray for luck

Before their entrance exams to high schools, hundreds of 9th grade students flocked to the Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university) in Hanoi to pray for luck.

Safety skills for children more important than ever

Many families also teach their children simple lessons such as how to open the driver’s door when forgotten in the car or what to do if fire breaks out at home.

Boom in English bachelor’s degree programmes raises quality concerns

Some learners switch from reputable, quality-focused programmes to more lenient ones to bypass quality control.

Nguyen Hoang Group to sell two universities worth millions of USD

Hoa Sen and Hong Bang International Universities have been offered for sale by the Nguyen Hoang Group.

Vietnam bag seven medals at Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad 2024

All seven Vietnamese students competing at the Asia-Pacific Informatics Olympiad (APIO) 2024 won medals, including one gold and six silver medals, as announced on May 31 by the Ministry of Education and Training.

Five-year-old children to be offered free tuition at preschools

Five-year-old children will be exempt from tuition fees from the start of the next school year.