A more flexible, rather than prohibitive, approach, in using the words ‘national’ and ‘international’ when naming universities is needed, according to experts.

A series of notable policies and regulations concerning Vietnam’s education sector officially take effect on January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for students, teachers, and administrators nationwide.

The Ministry of Education and Training has released a list of ten landmark accomplishments in Vietnam’s education sector throughout 2025, showcasing sweeping policy reforms, institutional upgrades, and student excellence.

One of the challenges for teachers of foreign languages is preparing students for exams which focus on grammar. Many teachers say that reforming the teaching method is difficult under current circumstances, such as large classes.

The Education Ministry has selected “Connecting Knowledge with Life” as the unified textbook series nationwide.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has endorsed Resolution No. 248/2025/QH15, introducing special and breakthrough policies to accelerate education and training development across the national education system.

Public universities in Vietnam, whether they have 4,000 or 40,000 students, are currently allowed to appoint only three vice presidents at most, which is seen as a challenge for administration and management at large-scale institutions.

In a historic policy shift, Vietnam now offers tuition-free education nationwide to ensure no child is left behind due to financial hardship.

Many schools know that replacing punishment and fault-finding with warmth and care can create a positive learning environment.

From 2026, programs such as medical residency and specialist degrees will be fully administered by the Ministry of Health.

Under the new education law, students finishing lower secondary will no longer receive formal diplomas; high school diplomas will be issued by school principals upon meeting ministry criteria.

Rather than merely adapting to trends, Vietnam’s education system must build long-term foundations for human development, said experts at a recent national conference.

Now that the district education sub-department no longer exists under the 2-tier local government model, the question “which unit will recruit teachers?” has become a matter of concern.

Vietnam's push to make English a second language in schools faces resistance from testing culture and lack of teachers.

Vietnam will soon reduce its network of teacher training colleges to just 3–4 institutions, with most set to be integrated into pedagogical universities, according to Education and Training Minister Nguyen Kim Son.

As intellectual property accounts for up to 70% of value in advanced economies, innovation education is emerging as a cornerstone for Vietnam to prepare its workforce for the knowledge-based era.

With over 90 institutions offering law degrees and 30 training doctors, Vietnam faces a challenge: how to regulate these critical fields?

Vietnam’s Ministry of Education has proposed a sweeping reform program worth over $23 billion to modernize infrastructure, boost digital capacity, and promote English as a second language nationwide.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has officially sent a draft guideline to provincial departments, seeking feedback on a pilot program for incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) education into the national school curriculum.

For eight years, a vice principal in Ninh Binh has been greeting students each morning with a smile and a handshake, replacing punishment with warmth.