Despite resolutions dating back over a decade, Hanoi remains short more than 150 public high schools to meet student demand.

It aims contributing to improved educational quality, workforce retention and the sustainable development of Vietnam’s education sector, the Ministry of Education and Training said.

Rising population and limited school capacity intensify pressure on students and families.

All four Vietnamese students participating in the 2025 Mendeleev International Chemistry Olympiad (IMChO) won medals, including two golds and two silvers.

Universities are chasing global accreditation to align their curricula with international benchmarks, ensuring graduates can hold their own worldwide.

A draft amendment proposes shifting from formal diplomas to school principal certifications after Grade 9.

Vietnamese students have participated in the contest since 2012 and brought home prizes. Last year, Vietnamese students won a second prize in the Systems Software category at the 2024 ISEF.

Educators warn that international schooling may be eroding Vietnamese language and culture, creating a generation disconnected from its roots.

All eight Vietnamese students claimed medals at the APhO 2025, including three golds.

Nguyen Thi Dieu Anh, a 12th grader at Ha Tinh High School for the Gifted in Ha Tinh province, recently scored a perfect 1600/1600 on the SAT.

According to recent educational assessments, Vietnamese primary school students rank among the top in Southeast Asia in all three core areas: mathematics, reading comprehension, and writing.

A team of students from Hanoi University of Civil Engineering won first prize at the 2025 Student Startup Competition with their project on converting industrial waste into a fire-resistant, heat-insulating material.

The initiative, which involves two sessions of teaching per day, aims to enhance instruction in cultural and artistic subjects, thereby supporting students' holistic development.

Renowned professor Luong Van Hy from the University of Toronto will serve as a visiting professor at the Vietnam National University HCM City (VNUHCMC), collaborating on research at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, a member school.

A national education reform will begin in 2025–2026, prioritizing student well-being and access.

Phung Thi Thuy says her chance to study feels like “a miracle.” Holding the hard-earned money from the sweat and effort of her fellow villagers, Thuy says she is determined to study hard to return and repay their kindness.

These top scorers share their approach to reading, math, and staying motivated through setbacks.

Nguyen Thi Ut Em faces charges as her school fails to return parent loans totaling over 3,200 billion VND.

The American International School Vietnam faces a grim fate as Nguyen Thi Ut Em is detained and families scramble to find new schools.

Twin brothers Nguyen Tri Hien and Nguyen Tri Hau, 11th-grade math majors at Nguyen Binh Khiem High School for the Gifted in Quang Nam, have won gold medals at the 2025 Friendship Mathematics Olympiad in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.