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Schools suspend extra classes, parents worry about children's exam results

General schools have followed the Ministry of Education and Training's (MOET) Circular 29 on private tutoring management that suspends all extra classes in and out of schools.

Vietnamese student joins Microsoft before college graduation

Successfully navigating Microsoft's rigorous recruitment process, Duong Ha Anh has secured a position at the tech giant before completing her university studies. Previously, this Vietnamese student had internships at Apple and Uber.

Vietnamese universities open door to world’s best minds in sci-tech

The Vietnam National University (VNU) - Ho Chi Minh City is bringing the world’s brightest scientific minds to Vietnam.

HCM City offers tuition waivers for kindergarten, high school students

The HCM City People’s Council has approved a policy to waive tuition fees for kindergarten and high school students, effective from the next academic year.

Ministry of Education and Training wants no extra tutoring lessons at schools

Though most students are rated good or excellent in Vietnam's educational system, they still attend extra classes outside school hours.

HCM City proposes tuition waivers for all students

HCM City's education sector has proposed that kindergarten and high school students in the city be granted full tuition waivers starting next academic year.

Stopping extra classes: schools struggle to design new teaching schedules

With Circular 29, which ends extra classes in schools, coming into effect, many schools are devising new solutions to aid parents in managing their children's after-school hours.

Education ministry proposes sweeping changes to early childhood learning

The Ministry of Education and Training is gathering public feedback on a draft proposal for a National Assembly resolution to reform the preschool education curriculum.

Life skill classes mushroom, but level of quality remains controversial

What should students be taught at life skill classes is often a topic of discussion among local parents.

Paying high tuition, students at international schools left stranded

Recent scandals at several international schools have exposed management loopholes, putting parents at financial risk and interruption of their children’s studies, even though very high tuition had been paid.

Parents seek new tutoring options as schools halt extra classes

Since general schools have informed parents of the closure of extra classes, parents have been rushing to find new private tutors for their children as exams near.

University to hire 100 visiting professors to work part-time

Vietnam National University, HCM City (VNUHCM), has appointed 100 visiting professors with preferential treatment offered. Fifty visiting professors will be invited in the 2025-2026 period.

Students cry in life skills sessions: what is occurring in counselling rooms?

Many parents are concerned that their children sometimes cry during psychological counselling sessions, and that the counselling may do more harm than good.

Students make device to warn about damaged roads and flooding

After over a year of research, the group devised a solution using compact, low-cost accelerometers and water level sensors, that are easy to implement and unaffected by weather conditions.

Schools find it difficult to control teachers’ private tutoring

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) does not allow teachers at public schools to participate in the management, operation and organization of extra teaching, but the practice still occurs.

Teacher scores 9.0 on IELTS after years of effort

Having achieved an IELTS score of 9.0 after four attempts, Anh Khoa said that examinees need extensive, methodical practice to prepare for the exam.

Vietnam becomes second-largest global user of free online learning platforms

With over 204 million minutes of learning recorded in 2024, Vietnam solidifies its position as a leader in digital education.

Education development strategy looks to improve global rankings for universities

The number of universities appearing in prestigious global rankings is increasing, and their positions on the rankings have also improved significantly over the years.

HCM City promotes building happy schools

HCM City has become the first locality in the country to issue a set of criteria for building the “Happy School” model inspired by UNESCO.

University lecturer points out challenges for postgraduate education in AI era

Associate Professor Dr Nguyen Phi Le at the 2024 Vietnam AI Forum organized by VietNamNet highlighted the importance of training young people to help them meet requirements in the AI era.