Vietnam 9th-grade student dies after collapsing during PE class
EducationA ninth-grade student died after collapsing during a physical education class at a middle school in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, local authorities said on Saturday.
Vietnamese teacher suspended after punishing students with syringe pricks
EducationFive elementary school students in Ho Chi Minh City were forced by their teacher to prick their own hands with medical syringes as punishment for talking in class, sparking outrage among parents and the public.
Francophone Day in Ho Chi Minh City promotes French as bridge for cultures, careers
EducationThe 2026 Francophone Day took place in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday, featuring a wide range of activities including hands-on experiences and seminars to promote the language.
Scholarships worth over $41,700 pledged for science students in Vietnam
EducationThe Ho Dac Cung Scholarship Fund has pledged VND1.1 billion (US$41,766) to support students in science and engineering fields in Vietnam, with a program running from April 2026 to April 2027.
Vietnam suspends kindergarten principal after African swine fever found in school pork
EducationAuthorities in Thai Nguyen Province, northern Vietnam have suspended a kindergarten principal after pork used in her school's meals tested positive for African swine fever, days after she and staff cooked and ate the meat in front of parents to demonstrate it was safe, officials said on Wednesday.
Behind academic results: Question of integrity in schools in Vietnam
EducationA recent incident in which several teachers in Hanoi were found positioning themselves in camera blind spots to prompt students during an online VioEdu competition has stirred public unease, raising a pressing question about how to teach children the value of honesty.
Vietnam tightens rules on naming higher education institutions
EducationVietnam has tightened rules on naming higher education institutions, barring them from arbitrarily using terms such as ‘international,’ ‘national,’ and ‘Vietnam” in their names under a new government decree effective March 30, 2026.
UK transnational education enrollment grows 20% annually in Vietnam as partnerships deepen
EducationUnited Kingdom transnational education (TNE) enrollment in Vietnam has grown at about 20 percent annually since 2018, the British Council (BC) Vietnam said, citing rising demand for internationally accredited programs delivered locally and a shift toward deeper academic partnerships.
Vietnam plans to supply students with free textbooks from 2029-30 academic year
EducationThe Ministry of Education and Training has announced a draft decree outlining a plan to provide free textbooks nationwide, starting from the 2029-30 school year.
Vietnam’s English training market grows over 10% annually: data
EducationVietnam’s English language training market has grown at an annual rate of more than 10 percent in recent years, according to industry data, as demand for English skills remains strong among parents.
