Vietnam could become destination for New Zealand students, scholars
EducationEducational cooperation between Vietnam and New Zealand could increasingly expand in a new direction, with students and researchers from New Zealand coming to the Southeast Asian nation to study and conduct research, David Downs, chief executive of Education New Zealand (ENZ), told a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday.
Nearly 1,100 English teachers receive Linearthinking training in Ho Chi Minh City ward
EducationAlmost 1,100 English teachers from kindergartens, elementary schools, and middle schools in Go Vap Ward and neighboring areas in Ho Chi Minh City attended a professional training session on the Linearthinking method on Saturday.
English may become compulsory subject from grade 1 in Vietnam
EducationVietnamese students could begin learning English as a compulsory subject from grade 1 under a draft regulation being reviewed by the Ministry of Education and Training.
The latest flex for Ho Chi Minh City parents? Their children’s school sleeping spaces
EducationAs the new school year approaches, parents in Ho Chi Minh City are sharing more than just their children’s study corners, school uniforms, books and classrooms. A new trend is taking over social media: showing off where children sleep during the school day.
Homeschooling in Vietnam: Expat teachers weigh pros and cons
EducationHomeschooling has become a topic of growing interest in Vietnam, especially as some parents explore alternatives to traditional schooling. However, concerns about unregulated providers and the impact on children’s social development have prompted warnings from the Ho Chi Minh City education authority.
Ho Chi Minh City to spend nearly $11mn on textbooks for students
EducationHo Chi Minh City will spend VND288 billion (nearly US$11 million) providing textbooks free of charge for all disadvantaged students across all grades and lending the books to all students who need them during the 2026-27 school year.
University offers free Korean classes to Da Nang residents
EducationDong A University has partnered with the Korean Language Education Center under South Korea’s Ministry of Education to launch free Korean language classes for local residents in Da Nang City, central Vietnam.
Vietnam's University of Science awards honorary professorship to Japanese scientist
EducationThe Ho Chi Minh City University of Science has awarded its first honorary professorship to Japanese Prof. Norimichi Takenaka of Osaka Metropolitan University, recognizing more than two decades of academic collaboration between the two institutions.
Vietnam-New Zealand ties: Building bridges through knowledge
EducationVietnam-New Zealand cooperation is not simply about importing knowledge and technology. It is also about creating a two-way exchange that connects talent and generates value for both countries.
Op-ed: Is homeschooling really a solution in Vietnam?
EducationIn Vietnam, homeschooling occupies a legal gray area: teachers are not formally evaluated, certificates issued through homeschooling are not officially recognized, and children ultimately bear the risks of an education system operating without clear oversight.
