Da Nang schools charge parents for late pickup to ease traffic, support teachers
EducationSome elementary schools in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are charging parents up to VND15,000 (US$0.6) per hour for picking up children after regular hours, officials said, a measure aimed at easing traffic congestion and offering flexible schedules for working parents.
Parents, schools in Ho Chi Minh City show interest in Hanoi-style late pickup fees
EducationParents in Ho Chi Minh City are expressing interest in a Hanoi-style fee for late student pickups and early dropoffs, while local schools are assessing how such a policy could be implemented.
Vietnam proposes specific standards, requirements for foreign educators
EducationThe Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training is seeking public feedback on a draft decree that sets requirements for foreigners working in management, teaching, scientific research, and academic exchange at educational institutions in Vietnam.
Thai ambassador awards ‘SCG Sharing The Dream’ scholarships to Vietnamese students
EducationThai Ambassador to Vietnam Urawadee Sriphiromya presented the ‘SCG Sharing the Dream’ scholarships to outstanding Vietnamese students at a ceremony in Hanoi on Wednesday, expressing admiration for their resilience and achievements.
Hanoi to charge for early drop-off, late pick-up under new school fee rules
EducationThe Hanoi People’s Council on Thursday approved new fee caps for public preschools and schools, including charges for early drop-off and late pick-up starting in the 2025–26 school year.
Vietnamese enrollees in Australia record significant decline amid visa policy change
EducationUpdated mid-November data from Australia's Department of Education shows the number of Vietnamese students arriving for their first study placement has fallen sharply by 42 percent from the same period in 2024.
Vietnam to start introducing AI to elementary school students this year
EducationThe Ministry of Education and Training plans to pilot artificial intelligence (AI) education content across the general education system starting in December 2025. At the elementary level, students will be introduced to AI through visual, easy-to-grasp applications.
New Zealand grants first-ever undergraduate scholarships to 8 Vietnamese students
EducationEducation New Zealand (ENZ), in coordination with the New Zealand Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City, held the New Zealand Undergraduate Scholarship (NZUA) 2025 ceremony on Sunday to honor eight outstanding Vietnamese students.
Ho Chi Minh City leads breakthrough in English education
EducationFor more than two decades, Ho Chi Minh City has positioned itself as a national pioneer in foreign-language education. While the rest of Vietnam traditionally began English instruction in grade 6, the southern metropolis broke new ground by introducing English to first graders.
2 million students in Ho Chi Minh City to perform Vovinam to set new record
EducationStudents at Ho Chi Minh City’s Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted on Tuesday rehearsed a Vovinam music-martial arts routine for Vietnamese Teachers’ Day (November 20) celebration, part of preparations for a record attempt scheduled for the end of the month with up to two million participants.
