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VN online education scam exposed: Fake courses sold to over 3,600 victims

Vietnamese authorities are cracking down on an online education scam that defrauded over 3,600 people. Find out how the scam worked and what’s next.

Ministry of Education takes over 15 universities and colleges from MOLISA

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has assumed control of vocational education and 15 educational institutions from the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs as part of government restructuring efforts.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Science appoints new Vice Rector

Van Chi Nam, a master's degree holder in Information Technology, has been appointed Vice Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, joining the university’s leadership team.

Free tuition policy sparks hope for a stronger Vietnamese education system

Vietnam announces free tuition for all public school students from preschool to high school starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The policy aims to promote equal education access and ease financial burdens for families.

School fees to be waived for all public school students nationwide

The Politburo has decided to waive all tuition fees for students from kindergarten to high school in the public school system nationwide.

Vietnam-New Zealand education ties reach new heights with expanded scholarships

With an 18% increase in Vietnamese students, New Zealand is launching new initiatives, including the New Zealand Universities Awards, to enhance study opportunities.

Vietnamese student gets highest score on national Japanese-language exam

Surpassing candidates from prestigious high schools, Le Nhat Minh from Hoang Long High School won second prize in the national excellent students exam in Japanese and became the highest scorer in Hanoi.

Vietnamese universities favor IELTS over VSTEP in admissions criteria

Many universities in Vietnam favor IELTS and TOEFL for admissions, leaving the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency (VSTEP) with limited recognition.

Vietnamese parents pay premium for tutoring as extra classes are restricted

With school-led tutoring reduced under new education policies, many Vietnamese parents are spending hundreds of dollars on private lessons to help their children prepare for exams.

High-achieving student with interest in AI wins full scholarship at CUHK

Hoang Tuan Minh from Nguyen Sieu School has become the first Vietnamese student to receive a full scholarship to study AI at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

Private schools, teachers are also covered by Circular 29 on private tutoring

When the Ministry of Education and Training's (MOET) Circular 29 on extra teaching was released, many people thought the regulation only applied to public schools, not private ones.

IELTS test in Vietnam switched last minute due to suspected cheating

Test-takers were surprised when the IELTS exam on February 22 used a backup test version. The British Council has responded to concerns about possible cheating.

Vietnamese graduate sends 600 job applications, gets offers from US companies

Sending over 600 job applications in five months, Nhat Quang received offers from four American companies, including Microsoft. Prior to the offers, Quang had interned at Facebook and Nvidia.

How do schools manage teachers who offer private tutoring?

Under the Ministry of Education and Training’s (MOET) newly released Circular 29, teachers are prohibited from giving private tutoring to students they are officially assigned to teach during regular school hours.

Local students receive Japanese business-funded scholarships

The Japanese JFE Steel Corporation has officially granted annual scholarships to ten local students from Đà Nẵng University, promising a deeper cooperation in terms of science and technology transfer, as well as practical education facilities.

Networks of technology talent training centres to be established

The project aims to establish at least one or two networks of such centres in each priority technology sector serving Industry 4.0.

Schools suspend extra classes, parents worry about children's exam results

General schools have followed the Ministry of Education and Training's (MOET) Circular 29 on private tutoring management that suspends all extra classes in and out of schools.

Vietnamese student joins Microsoft before college graduation

Successfully navigating Microsoft's rigorous recruitment process, Duong Ha Anh has secured a position at the tech giant before completing her university studies. Previously, this Vietnamese student had internships at Apple and Uber.

Vietnamese universities open door to world’s best minds in sci-tech

The Vietnam National University (VNU) - Ho Chi Minh City is bringing the world’s brightest scientific minds to Vietnam.

HCM City offers tuition waivers for kindergarten, high school students

The HCM City People’s Council has approved a policy to waive tuition fees for kindergarten and high school students, effective from the next academic year.