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Public school consolidation to cut over 17,000 units

Vietnam plans to reduce the number of public educational institutions by more than 17,000 as part of a nationwide restructuring of its public education system, according to the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET).

328 students to retake Vietnam's national graduation exam after scandal

Vietnam's education ministry has defended its decision to order a full retest for 328 students in Tuyen Quang while taking a different approach in Quang Tri, saying the two exam cheating cases are fundamentally different.

Vietnam to redeploy 11,000 school leaders as teachers

Vietnam expects school mergers and staff redeployment to help reduce localized teacher shortages while improving education management.

Education reform to reduce over 11,000 public schools

Vietnam is preparing a major restructuring of its public education system, with plans to reduce more than 11,000 public schools nationwide as part of efforts to streamline administration, improve governance and concentrate investment in education.

Vietnam plans shift to computer-based national graduation exams

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking approval for a roadmap to introduce computer-based high school graduation examinations over the 2026–2036 period.

Vietnam seeks wider education access for smallest ethnic minority groups

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training is seeking public feedback on a draft decree introducing preferential admissions policies and learning support for students from the country's smallest ethnic minority groups.

Vietnam targets merger of up to half of public schools in some areas

Public schools across Vietnam will be reorganized under a new directive that encourages larger institutions while maintaining access to education at the commune level.

Two goals, one exam: Debate grows over Vietnam’s testing system

Education experts say asking a single national examination to serve both high school graduation and university admissions inevitably creates pressure, exposes weaknesses and may increase the risk of misconduct.

Government unveils new organization of Vietnam's Education Ministry

A new government decree restructures Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training while expanding its role in science, innovation and digital transformation.

Vietnam orders public school restructuring by August 30

Vietnam's government has instructed the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) to complete the nationwide restructuring of public education institutions by August 30, ahead of the start of the 2026–2027 academic year.

Vietnam's Education Ministry gains two new deputy ministers

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has appointed Doan Trung Kien and Pham Quang Hung as deputy ministers of the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), according to official announcements released by the ministry.

PM orders merger of public schools into larger institutions

The Prime Minister has instructed local authorities to complete a major overhaul of Vietnam's public education network before the new academic year.

Ministry yet to decide on Tuyen Quang mathematics retest

Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has responded to a proposal from Tuyen Quang Province requesting that candidates at the examination site of Tuyen Quang High School for the Gifted be allowed to retake the mathematics examination.

MOET: more teachers needed to reduce burden on current staff

Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son said many “bottlenecks” in education need to be understood correctly and resolved at the root so that reform policies can truly take effect.

Vietnam names 15 localities to pilot public school consolidation

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has announced the 15 provinces and centrally governed cities selected to pilot the restructuring of public preschools, general education schools and continuing education centers.

Vietnam to award STEM scholarships to more than 30,000 students in 2026

New government scholarships will help thousands of students pursue STEM degrees while strengthening Vietnam's future high-tech workforce.

Universities may gain power to appoint professors in Vietnam

Vietnam is considering a major reform that would allow universities to appoint professors and associate professors based on institutional needs and national standards.

Vietnam proposes six new standards for higher education institutions

Draft higher education standards would introduce new benchmarks for faculty qualifications, student outcomes and scientific research.

Vietnam must build world-class universities, says Party Chief & President To Lam

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for sweeping reforms in higher education, including the development of elite universities and centers of excellence to support Vietnam's long-term growth ambitions.

Education ministry targets five digital technology incubators at universities

The Ministry of Education and Training has issued a plan to implement a programme on supporting student entrepreneurship in the 2026-2035 period, aiming to develop a comprehensive startup ecosystem across the education sector.