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Hanoi girl earns admission to five specialised high school tracks

With offers from four elite schools and outstanding exam results, Pham Mai Dung has become one of the most successful candidates in Hanoi’s 2026 admissions cycle.

Two Hanoi classes celebrate 100% success rate in specialist school exams

Two Grade 9 classes in Hanoi have achieved a rare feat in the city's highly competitive high school admissions season, with every student earning admission to specialist high schools.

VN targets full coverage of non-traditional security education in schools

All educational institutions nationwide are expected to implement communication and educational activities on the prevention of and response to non-traditional security threats under a project approved by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 23.

Universities may gain power to appoint professors in Vietnam

Vietnam is considering a major reform that would allow universities to appoint professors and associate professors based on institutional needs and national standards.

Hanoi student tops three elite literature entrance exams

Dang Huyen Anh has emerged as the top literature candidate in Hanoi after leading admissions to three of the city's most prestigious specialized high schools.

A record-setting class: Four specialist school entrance exam champions

The 2026 specialist high school admissions season in Hanoi has produced an extraordinary achievement, with Class 9A5 of Cau Giay Secondary School becoming home to four specialist entrance exam toppers.

Vietnam proposes six new standards for higher education institutions

Draft higher education standards would introduce new benchmarks for faculty qualifications, student outcomes and scientific research.

Hanoi’s highest-scoring grade 10 candidate credits perseverance for success

Hanoi’s top grade 10 entrant shares how perseverance, discipline and a passion for literature shaped her academic success.

Top scorer in Ho Chi Minh City entrance exam shines in maths and English

The student who led Ho Chi Minh City’s 2026 grade 10 admissions has also secured admission to specialised maths programmes at two top schools.

Hanoi hosts Asian Schools Debating Championship 2026

The Vietnam Asian Schools Debating Championship 2026 (Vietnam ASDC) officially opened in Hanoi on June 21, bringing together 450 secondary and high school students from across Asia for one of the region's most anticipated debating competitions.

Over 80% of Hanoi students pass 2026 – 2027 high school entrance exam

In recent years, the municipal authorities have continued to invest in building new schools, upgrading facilities, and adding classrooms in areas with rapid population growth.

Vietnam pushes unprecedented border school construction drive

Deep in the mountains along Vietnam’s frontier, excavators and construction teams are working against the clock to build schools that promise to reshape the future of border communities.

Scientist leaves US career behind to pursue world-class research in Vietnam

After many years of study and research in the US, Dr. Van Phung Truong Son decided to return to Vietnam. For him, this is a chance to work alongside highly promising students and help build a genuine research environment at home.

National fencing medalist heads to Washington with diplomatic ambitions

Vietnamese student Le Thuy Lam Khanh earned major US university scholarships after excelling in fencing, debate, robotics and academics.

Vietnam Studies Centre taking shape at Thai university

In the halls of Thailand's Khon Kaen University, a plan is taking shape to open a Vietnam Studies Centre, a venture designed to deepen educational ties, cultural exchange and friendship between the two neighbours.

Ha Tinh class celebrates 33 admissions to elite high school

A ninth-grade class in Ha Tinh has achieved an extraordinary result, with 33 students admitted to the province's prestigious specialized high school.

Visually impaired Vietnamese student earns offers from world’s top universities

Born with severe visual impairment, Dong Thi Hai Yen has defied expectations to earn admission offers from seven of the world's leading universities.

Vietnam wins gold and four silvers at European Physics Olympiad 2026

Vietnam's national team competing at the 2026 European Physics Olympiad (EuPhO) delivered an outstanding performance, earning one gold medal and four silver medals.

Vietnam must build world-class universities, says Party Chief & President To Lam

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for sweeping reforms in higher education, including the development of elite universities and centers of excellence to support Vietnam's long-term growth ambitions.

Former Children’s Parliament chair excels in elite high school entrance exam

Consistent dedication, self-study and a love of learning have helped one Dong Nai student secure outstanding results in the race for a place at a specialist high school.