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University reform plan to prioritize STEM, health sciences, and teacher training

Deputy Minister of Education and Training Hoang Minh Son discusses the country’s strategic plan to restructure universities, prioritize STEM fields, and enhance research institutions for national development.

English to be second language for all students by 2035: Ministry

According to the draft project, English as a second language in Vietnamese schools means that English will be taught in schools where the official language is Vietnamese, and English will be widely used.

SAT test-takers in VN affected by March 8 exam issue given free retest option

The College Board has acknowledged a technical issue during the March 8 SAT exam, affecting some students. Impacted test-takers can choose between a full refund and a free retest or keeping their submitted scores.

SAT exam in Vietnam disrupted due to global system failure

A global system error disrupted the March 8 SAT exam in Vietnam, forcing students to stop early. College Board is investigating and will announce a resolution soon.

Another school in Can Tho receives French education quality accreditation

Tran Quoc Toan Primary School in Ninh Kieu district of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on March 7 held a ceremony to receive the "Label FrancÉducation" certification, awarded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Vietnam aims to make English a second language for all students by 2035

The scheme, spanning from 2025 to 2035 with a vision extending to 2045, is being piloted in selected universities and schools.

Vietnamese universities offer billion-VND salaries to attract top academics

Universities in Vietnam are offering competitive salaries and rewards to attract top academic talent, reducing financial struggles for faculty members.

Professors can earn up to VND100 million per month at universities

At many universities, professors and associate professors earn up to VND100 million per month, while doctorate holders earn tens of millions of dong.

Vietnam develops five national key universities in engineering and technology

This key component is outlined in the plan for higher education and pedagogical institution network development in the 2021-2030 period, recently approved by the Prime Minister.

VN online education scam exposed: Fake courses sold to over 3,600 victims

Vietnamese authorities are cracking down on an online education scam that defrauded over 3,600 people. Find out how the scam worked and what’s next.

Ministry of Education takes over 15 universities and colleges from MOLISA

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has assumed control of vocational education and 15 educational institutions from the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs as part of government restructuring efforts.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Science appoints new Vice Rector

Van Chi Nam, a master's degree holder in Information Technology, has been appointed Vice Rector of Ho Chi Minh City University of Science, joining the university’s leadership team.

Free tuition policy sparks hope for a stronger Vietnamese education system

Vietnam announces free tuition for all public school students from preschool to high school starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The policy aims to promote equal education access and ease financial burdens for families.

School fees to be waived for all public school students nationwide

The Politburo has decided to waive all tuition fees for students from kindergarten to high school in the public school system nationwide.

Vietnamese parents pay premium for tutoring as extra classes are restricted

With school-led tutoring reduced under new education policies, many Vietnamese parents are spending hundreds of dollars on private lessons to help their children prepare for exams.

Vietnam-New Zealand education ties reach new heights with expanded scholarships

With an 18% increase in Vietnamese students, New Zealand is launching new initiatives, including the New Zealand Universities Awards, to enhance study opportunities.

Vietnamese student gets highest score on national Japanese-language exam

Surpassing candidates from prestigious high schools, Le Nhat Minh from Hoang Long High School won second prize in the national excellent students exam in Japanese and became the highest scorer in Hanoi.

Vietnamese universities favor IELTS over VSTEP in admissions criteria

Many universities in Vietnam favor IELTS and TOEFL for admissions, leaving the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency (VSTEP) with limited recognition.

High-achieving student with interest in AI wins full scholarship at CUHK

Hoang Tuan Minh from Nguyen Sieu School has become the first Vietnamese student to receive a full scholarship to study AI at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).

Private schools, teachers are also covered by Circular 29 on private tutoring

When the Ministry of Education and Training's (MOET) Circular 29 on extra teaching was released, many people thought the regulation only applied to public schools, not private ones.