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Foreign language programme for officials, civil servants approved

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a foreign language programme for state officials and civil servants from 2019-2030.

High expenses prompt VN students to rethink overseas study plans

The total expense that one student may have to pay for study overseas is no less than VND2 billion. If the student later finds a job with the monthly salary of VND20 million, he or she would only be able to cover expenses after 10 years.

Vietnam, Canada foster education cooperation

 VietNamNet Bridge – A workshop was held on November 24 in Niagara Fall, Ontario, Canada to foster the cooperation in education between Vietnam and Canada.

Educators oppose language requirements for deputy ministers

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many education experts have come out in opposition to a recent draft decree by the Ministry of Interior placing stricter foreign language requirements on deputy ministers,

Students like western style, parents keep fearful

While Vietnamese students feel excited with the new teaching method applied by foreign teachers, their parents, who have generation differences with their children, have expressed their worry that the new method may do more harm than good.