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Local universities struggle to find ways to develop
Local universities play an important role in providing human resources to provinces. However, many of them are at risk of closure as they cannot adapt to new circumstances.
Pedagogical schools say they cannot find enough students
Many pedagogical schools complain that the numbers of students applying for admission was too modest after the first enrollment campaign.
Vietnam to allow universities to set independent admission standards
VietNamNet Bridge - After many delays, the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has decided that from 2018, it will not set floor marks, or minimum required standards, on students applying for universities.
Universities still search for students to fulfill enrollment goals
VietNamNet Bridge - Many universities are still short of students for the upcoming academic year, with some training majors in danger of closing.
Teacher recruitment out of reach of Education Ministry
Despite sharp enrollment cuts, the number of teachers trained every year is still far higher than demand, as the Ministry of Education & Training (MOET) lacks control over hiring at the local level.
Floor mark hits record high, race to colleges will be fierce
VietNamNet Bridge - The floor mark of 15.5 that the Ministry of Education & Training (MOET) has set for this year’s enrollment season is the highest threshold set since the ministry began organizing national high-school final exams.
Too many 10/10 scores at finals: are exam question too easy?
Reports from 63 local education departments show there are thousands of 10/10 scores at the high school finals, an ‘abnormally’ high number compared with 68 exam papers which had a 10/10 score last year.
Junior colleges pessimistic about enrolment plan
The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has said that with the mandated floor mark of 15 on entrance exams, there would be enough students for junior colleges and universities. But junior colleges are pessimistic about their enrolment plans.
Educators say national-exam failure rate shows better discipline, less cheating
VietNamNet Bridge - The news that a high number of 68,700 students failed the national high school finals has caused educators to rethink their view about the test.
Ministry plans two floor-mark systems to rescue non-state schools
The Ministry of Education and Training plans to set up two floor-mark systems this year with an aim to increase the number of students eligible for enrolling in universities.
