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Brighton College Vietnam earns global recognition in 2026 index

Brighton College Vietnam becomes the first from the country to be recognised among top private schools worldwide.

Draft circular aims to promote responsible use of technology in higher education

The Ministry of Education and Training has released a draft circular on the application of technology in higher education for public consultation.

HCMUT student graduates early with honors, publishes research at ACIIDS

Nguyen Ho Phuoc Hien graduated with honors one semester early in Computer Science and Engineering, the most sought-after major at HCMC University of Technology (HCMUT). The male student achieved a score of 9.74 on his graduation thesis.

Education ministry demands sweeping tech curricula revamp in strategic fields

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has issued a dispatch requesting a sweeping review and overhaul of curricula in strategic technology fields.

Over 1.22mil students register for 2026 national high school graduation exam

As many as 1,223,776 candidates nationwide had signed up for the 2026 National High School Graduation Examination via the Ministry of Education and Training’s system by 17:00 on May 5, the official registration deadline.

Vietnam plans free textbooks nationwide, budget tops VND4 trillion

The Ministry of Education and Training has proposed a nationwide policy to provide free textbooks for all general education students starting from the 2029-2030 academic year, with an estimated budget exceeding VND4 trillion (US$165 million).

Vietnam picks one textbook set for all schools, targets free books by 2030

Vietnam will switch to a single national textbook set starting from the 2026–2027 academic year, Deputy Minister of Education and Training Pham Ngoc Thuong announced.

Hanoi scales up high-quality schools, raises standards

Hanoi is accelerating plans to expand its high-quality school system while tightening output benchmarks, aiming to build a genuinely high-performing network capable of spearheading wider education reform.

More than 1 million students sign up for 2026 graduation exam

According to statistics from the Ministry of Education and Training, as of 8am on April 28, a total of 1,017,482 candidates had signed up for the 2026 national high school graduation exam.

Breaking boundaries in a field few dare to choose

A shift from physics to polymer materials leads one student to excel in a challenging and research-driven discipline.

From ‘real learning’ to AI readiness:Education Minister faces reform hurdles

Hoang Minh Son takes office as Minister of Education and Training amid mounting pressure for reform, from ensuring “real learning, real exams” to keeping pace with the rapid rise of AI.

Hai Phong runner-up graduates early with top GPA at tech university

After being the runner-up in the A00 exam group in Hai Phong at the 2022 high school graduation exam, Thanh Vinh has excelled in all subjects at Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), earning outstanding results.

Homework via Zalo: why banning social media for kids is impossible

Amid rising concerns over children being harmed online, a National Assembly deputy has proposed measures to ban or restrict minors from using popular social media platforms for homework or study purposes.

Contest connects youth, fosters green growth future for VN–Denmark relations

The initiative marked the embassy’s first outreach programme introducing Vietnam to Danish students, combined with cultural exchanges that drew strong participation from students and teachers.

Mental health crisis spurs high demand for psychology graduates

The growing demand for mental health care and human resource development is helping psychology graduates in the job market, with many companies actively seeking them out.

Top engineering student graduates early with near-perfect thesis score

A standout student from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology completed his degree ahead of schedule, earning exceptional academic results.

Vietnamese universities slip in Asia rankings despite more entries

Although the number of Vietnamese universities featured in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings has increased compared to last year, most institutions have slipped in position.

All four Vietnamese students sweep medals at Moscow int’l chemistry olympiad

All four members of the Vietnamese team won medals at the 60th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad (IMChO) held in Moscow, Russia from April 15–23, the Ministry of Education and Training reported on April 22.

IELTS or SAT: Which exam provides a greater advantage for university admission?

Many university candidates are wondering about the respective value offered by the IELTS or SAT exam certificates, and which exam provides a greater advantage when applying for university.

Top scorer emerges in Vietnam’s national aptitude test

Surpassing more than 78,000 candidates, Duong Tuyet Nhi, a Grade 12 student at Xuan Hoa High School in Phu Tho, has achieved the highest score in the 2026 competency assessment organized by Hanoi National University, with 133 out of 150 points.