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Ministry removes ABC foreign language testing system

The Ministry of Education and Training has decided to remove the ABC foreign language testing system used at local language training centres from January 15.

 

Teachers question very low marks on foreign language exam

In 2015, the average mark students received on high-school finals was ‘abnormally low’. The same phenomenon is happening this year. 

Foreign language requirement set for college students

VietNamNet Bridge – All students of universities and colleges nationwide must satisfy foreign language requirements to be eligible for graduation by 2025. 

Korean language to be taught at Vietnam schools

VietNamNet Bridge - An agreement on a pilot Korean language program at schools in Vietnam from 2016 to 2023 has been signed between the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training and the South Korean Embassy in Vietnam.

Deputy ministers required to be fluent in a foreign language

 The Ministry of Interior proposed a draft decree which would require local deputy ministers to be fluent in at least one foreign language, among other qualifications.

MOET rethinks, allowing teaching English at preschools

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has revised its decision on prohibiting preschools to organize foreign language classes.

School's out, but kids should still be learning

 VietNamNet Bridge – With the summer holidays fast approaching, parents are thinking about how to arrange a productive summer vacation for their kids.

Civil servants prepare for duty

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi People's Committee will train 500 public servants on a trial basis to work within communes and wards.