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Passion for business helps student win admission to 7 top-tier US universities

Inspired by his father to pursue financial studies, Nam Thai dreamed of studying, working, and networking with industry experts in New York City, the world’s financial hub.

Hanoi educator becomes Cambridge University Ambassador

Dr. Nguyen Quang Minh, Director of Bilingual Education at Nguyen Sieu Secondary and High School in Hanoi, has officially been appointed as a Cambridge Ambassador by Cambridge University Press and Assessment.

Village schoolgirl aces SAT and IELTS with top 1% global score

Nguyen Ngoc Anh scored 1590 on the SAT and 8.0 IELTS, preparing independently from her rural school.

Alarming results in Hanoi’s exam survey prompt urgent school action

The Hanoi Education Director has urged urgent support for 12th-grade students after over 4,000 test papers scored below 1 point in a recent assessment.

‘Achievement disease’ in education ultimately burdens students

The obsession with achievements, or the ‘achievement disease’ as it is called in Vietnam, is a vicious circle in the entire educational system.

Dong Thap teacher honored for overcoming adversity and inspiring students

Nguyen Thi Minh Tam, a teacher at Thien Ho Duong High School in Dong Thap, has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Minister of Education and Training for her perseverance, dedication, and inspirational influence in the field of education.

HCM City's priciest schools charge up to $33,000 a year

Top private and public international schools in HCMC unveil record-high tuition rates.

Students spend millions each month to study in cafés

With home distractions and closed libraries, more students are turning to cafés to study - despite the cost.

Despite official ban, private tutoring still thrives in HCM City

More than 10 years ago, Ho Chi Minh City began tightening control over private tutoring, especially for primary school students. In reality, unauthorized tutoring continues to operate quietly in schools and learning centers.

Tsinghua and VNU to lead Vietnam - China university alliance

VNU and Tsinghua University to co-found Vietnam - China University Network for joint research and student exchange.

Foreign professors earn two or three times more than Vietnamese counterparts

The HCMC University of Technology pays foreign professors and PhDs up to VND99 million a month, or three times more than Vietnamese counterparts.

13-year-old Vietnamese student stuns with triple 9.0 IELTS scores

Gia Long, a 13-year-old student from Hanoi, scored a perfect 9.0 in Listening, Speaking, and Reading on his first IELTS attempt, thanks to a long-standing habit of learning through English-language YouTube content.

Tutoring centers boom, parents end up paying more for children’s extra classes

Many parents have complained that they are bearing a heavier financial burden after the Ministry of Education and Training’s (MOET) issued Circular 29, which prohibits teachers from giving private tutoring to their students at school.

Ho Chi Minh City to prohibit tutoring after 8pm for student health

HCM City Department of Education to limit tutoring hours for students’ wellbeing.

Hanoi education officials respond as 32,000 mock exam papers score below 3

Hanoi’s education department urges urgent student support after nearly 32,000 Grade 12 students scored below 3 points in a recent mock graduation exam across the city.

Vietnam–Finland school tops HCMC public tuition chart at $28,000/year

Vietnam–Finland International School in HCMC sets highest public school tuition at $28,000.

Vietnamese IT student wins double gold in national math Olympiad

By combining discipline, curiosity, and an "all-in" spirit, Khanh aced Calculus and earned top honors in Algebra.

How much do university professors and lecturers earn?

Not all universities offer high pay, and the incomes of lecturers vary, but those with real capability can earn over a billion dong per year.

Education Ministry orders nationwide mock graduation test ahead of 2025 reforms

As the new curriculum takes effect, the Ministry of Education mandates a nationwide mock exam to prepare students and teachers for major changes.

21 US universities explore academic partnerships with Vietnamese institutions

Leading American and Vietnamese universities gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to discuss collaboration in training, research, and student exchange.