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11th grade winner of IOT gold receives special message from his mother

Hoang Xuan Bach, an 11th grader at the High School for the Gifted in Natural Sciences under the University of Natural Sciences, has won gold at the 2024 International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).

Youngest candidates for associate professor title in 2024 are just over 30

Do Quang Loc, from Chi Lang in Lang Son, 32, is the youngest candidate for the associate professor title, while Tran Ngoc Mai, 33, is the youngest female candidate for the title this year.

Northern provinces suspend school to safeguard students from Typhoon Yagi

As Typhoon Yagi approaches, eight northern provinces have announced school closures to protect students.

Vietnam shines globally with full medal haul at Int'l Informatics Olympiad

In an outstanding display of talent and preparation, the entire Vietnamese contingent at this year’s International Informatics Olympiad (IOI) has returned with medals.

Over 23 million students begin the new academic year nationwide

On the morning of September 5, over 23 million students across Vietnam attended opening ceremonies, marking the official start of the 2024-2025 school year.

Universities issue warnings about new students being tricked out of money

Scammers at this time of year, before school starts, are sending fraudulent messages to trick students out of money.

RMIT Vietnam suspends Hanoi campus enrollment for October 2024 intake

The recent announcement of RMIT Vietnam temporarily halting new admissions at its Hanoi campus for the October 2024 intake has sparked concerns among parents and students.

Education Ministry unveils plan to elevate English as a key language in schools

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has outlined an ambitious plan for the 2024-2025 academic year, aiming to introduce English as the second language in Vietnam’s schools.

Major changes in Vietnam’s 2025 high school graduation exams revealed

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has unveiled significant changes to the 2025 high school graduation exam, marking a shift towards a more comprehensive and technologically advanced evaluation system.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes revoking license of American International School

The tax authorities have recently proposed the revocation of the license for the American International School, following its suspension by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training on July 1.

Over 122,000 students decline university admission despite acceptance

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has released statistics for the first round of university admissions in 2024, revealing that 122,107 students who were accepted into universities have chosen not to enroll.

Asia bridge competition 2024 held in Vietnam

The 2024 Asia bridge competition kicked off on August 27 in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho with the participation of 21 teams from 18 universities in Asia.

Five Vietnamese students bag medals at Int’l Astronomy, Astrophysics Olympiad

All five members of the Vietnamese team brought home medals from the 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), according to the Hanoi Department of Education and Training.

New draft circular targets fairness and transparency in tutoring practices

In an effort to address the negative aspects of tutoring, the Ministry of Education and Training has introduced a draft circular that revises existing regulations, aiming to eliminate forced tutoring while allowing legitimate educational support.

All VN students win prizes at Int'l Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics

The Vietnamese delegation won a total of two silver and three bronze medals at the 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA-17) which recently concluded on August 27 in Brazil.

Vallet scholarships granted to more than 465 students in southern region

The scientific and educational organisation "Meeting Vietnam" on August 26 presented a total of 465 Vallet scholarships to several outstanding students at high schools and universities based in southern provinces and cities.

Ho Chi Minh City welcomes over 1.7 million students back to school

With the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, over 1.7 million students across Ho Chi Minh City returned to their classrooms on August 26th, ready to embark on a new journey of learning and growth.

Minimum scores needed on 3 university exams are surprisingly high

The admission cutoff scores for COO-group exams (three compulsory subjects – literature, history and geography) set by universities are so high that a student with a 29 out of 30 score may fail the exams.

Vietnam currently has about 22,000 international students

International students typically choose institutions specialising in language, culture and theory, such as Hanoi University or the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University.

Dire shortage of arts teachers in Vietnamese high schools raises concerns

A recent workshop has brought to light a concerning trend in Vietnam's education system - the severe shortage of Music and Art teachers in high schools, despite ongoing efforts to enhance training programs.