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Parents fault Hanoi schools for late decision during major flooding

Families were left scrambling as heavy rain flooded streets and schools, with officials criticized for slow response.

Tuition at top universities in Vietnam nears $4,000 a year

Vietnam’s top universities with annual revenues in the trillions of dong have all adopted autonomy. Tuition fees range from a few thousand dollars to nearly $4,000 per year for domestic programs.

Typhoon Bualoi aftermath shuts down schools across multiple provinces

Widespread flooding and heavy rain force millions of students to stay home, as schools prioritize safety and shift to online learning.

Education Minister insists high school graduation exam must stay

While some lawmakers propose abolishing the test, others warn it ensures objective measurement.

Vietnam’s exam reform at a crossroads

A progressive education system isn’t defined by modern exams, but by how it allows children to learn with less pressure, deeper understanding, and better quality of life.

Vietnam plans major school consolidation from preschool to university

The education ministry is proposing a sweeping reorganization across all education levels to improve quality and optimize resources.

Teacher crisis deepens: Over 102,000 educators urgently needed nationwide

Vietnam faces a critical shortage of teachers from preschool to high school, with over 102,000 vacancies threatening education reform progress.

Graduate’s journey from classroom to campus career

Orphaned by her father at a young age, Nguyen Thi Phuong was born with congenital disabilities that left her with the stature of a preschooler.

Discipline concerns rise as schools ban suspensions

Disciplining students has always been a sensitive topic, requiring a balance between firmness and compassion.

Vietnam proposes major education overhaul with mandatory Grade 9 by 2030

The Ministry of Education is calling for radical reforms, including compulsory lower secondary education and unified national textbooks.

Anatomy Professor goes viral for clarifying medical training misconception

Associate Professor Ngo Xuan Khoa says there are nine residency doctors majoring in Human Anatomy undergoing in-depth training, not “one every three years”, as some online sources have claimed.

Vietnam’s richest public university earns nearly $79 million

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City tops revenue charts with major income from research and tech transfer.

A nationwide plan to restructure schools and hospitals due by September 25

Vietnam finalizes plans to reorganize public schools and hospitals under Resolution 18 directives.

Vietnamese education officials face fraud trial over fake English tests

Two education leaders created a bogus organization and online exams to issue fake English certificates.

Vietnam prepares school closures and online learning as Ragasa nears

In response to Super Typhoon Ragasa (Storm No. 9), the Ministry of Education and Training has instructed local departments to be ready to suspend in-person classes and implement online learning in areas affected by the storm.

New opportunities offered to Vietnamese students in Italy

The Association of Vietnamese Students in Italy (ASVI) on September 19 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fondazione Italy-Vietnam (FIV) and Welcome Association Italy (WAI).

Khmer lecturer earns PhD abroad and returns to preserve cultural roots

From a Khmer boy in Tra Cu who once dropped out after ninth grade, Tang Van Thon earned his PhD in Cambodia and returned to teach at Tra Vinh University. He now works to preserve and promote Khmer language and culture.

Parents question school fees, demand clear value for their children

After the start of every school year, when schools announce fee contribution requirements, many parents take to social media to express their concerns and frustrations.

Top medical grad chooses oncology residency

Coming first on the national high school finals as an B00-group examinee and becoming valedictorian when finishing medical school, Ngo Thu Ha has secured a position among the top scorers on the university’s competitive residency entrance exam.

Student with broken arm wins spot at top university

From an unexpected accident to direct admission to the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), the journey of ethnic minority student Luu Tien Trung is living proof of the power of determination and aspiration to pursue your dreams.