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Math-prodigy twins secure entry to top university's elite program

Twin brothers Nguyen Tri Hien and Nguyen Tri Hau have been admitted to the University of Natural Sciences, VNU-HCMC, to study in the mathematics and computer science program.

Vietnam education minister calls for shift away from scores

Vietnam’s education minister says schools and families must look beyond grades and focus instead on genuine progress, capabilities and the well-rounded development of students.

Vietnam student builds startup while still in third year at PTIT

What began as research in a university AI lab has become a real business for third-year PTIT student Pham Van Thanh, offering incoming students a glimpse of what can happen when learning meets action.

Truong Sa children begin new school year far from mainland

Teachers and pupils on four islands in the Truong Sa Special Zone joined millions across Vietnam in celebrating the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.

In photos: Hanoi students embrace the joy of a new school year

Hanoi’s schoolyards came alive with laughter and friendship as students returned from summer break for the first morning of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Ho Chi Minh City students shine on first day of school

In flowing ao dai, schoolgirls in Ho Chi Minh City captured the joy and excitement of the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year.

Vietnam opens modern boarding schools in remote border communities

Senior officials from Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs joined students for the opening of the 2026-2027 academic year on September 5 at schools across ethnic minority, mountainous and border communities.

PM calls for education breakthrough as new school year begins

As nearly 27 million students begin a new academic year, Vietnam’s Prime Minister says every new school can become a foundation for hope, opportunity and the country’s future.

PM orders action to ensure textbooks reach students

At a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung instructed the Ministry of Education and Training to immediately review textbook supplies and ensure availability, particularly in disadvantaged areas.

Inside one of Saigon’s oldest schools after 113 years

Three names - Ao Tim, Gia Long and Minh Khai - trace the 113-year journey of one of the oldest schools in Saigon-Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam.

Education minister maps out next phase of Vietnam’s school mergers

Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son has outlined plans to reorganize schools across general, higher and vocational education in the 2026-2027 academic year.

HCMC’s oldest school once counted a Cambodian king among its students

Founded more than 150 years ago, Le Quy Don High School has witnessed generations of change in Saigon-Ho Chi Minh City and educated figures including Cambodia’s late King Norodom Sihanouk.

Vietnam university honors two valedictorians with 3.96 GPAs

Two UEF graduates have emerged as valedictorians with identical GPAs of 3.96, with one achieving IELTS 8.0 and the other scoring 865 on the TOEIC.

From 'learning fast' to ‘mastering technology’: Why VN needs elite universities

After years of growth driven by labor, investment capital and technology adoption, Vietnam now faces a fundamental transition from a user of knowledge to a creator of knowledge.

Ministry glags irregularities at school issuing unrecognized degrees

An inspection by MOET found multiple signs of violations at the London College for Design & Fashion-Hanoi in its foreign-linked training activities, including the use of inconsistent names that could confuse students.

HCMC parents are still queuing for textbooks despite ample supply

The Vietnam Education Publishing House (VEPH) said it has printed and distributed millions of textbooks, and that disruptions in the ordering process have led to parents queuing to buy books in some localities.

Universities lower admission cutoff scores but still lack students

Many private universities as well as major public schools are repeatedly having to conduct additional admissions, particularly at branch campuses.

Hanoi to use student progress as a KPI for teacher evaluation

Hanoi authorities say students’ progress will become a key performance indicator, or KPI, in evaluating teachers during the 2026-2027 school year.

From ‘middle of the class’ to 11 international research papers

With 11 international papers before graduation and a 3.95 GPA, Mai Phan Quoc Hung has built an impressive academic record. But for him, the real achievement was discovering the kind of research he truly loves.

Three students score perfect 30s and pursue dreams of medicine

Three students who achieved perfect 30/30 scores in Vietnam’s 2026 high school graduation exam have chosen medicine at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City.