Ho Chi Minh City parents confused by growing number of English programs
EducationIntensive English, iSMART, I-CLC and other English-language programs are being offered at schools across Ho Chi Minh City, leaving many parents unsure about how they differ and how much they cost.
Stakeholders discuss making English second language in schools in Vietnam
EducationNumerous discussions about expanding the use of English in Vietnam’s schools have recently been raised at an international conference in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City 10th-grader wins bronze at International AI Olympiad
EducationSchool leaders, teachers and students of Le Hong Phong High School for the Gifted in Ho Chi Minh City, along with family members, welcomed Nguyen Le Duy Khang home on Monday after he won a bronze medal at the 2026 International Science Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI).
Vietnam, Australia seek greater impact from education cooperation
EducationAs Vietnam and Australia deepen cooperation in science, technology and innovation, the Vietnam-Australia Tech Connect Forum has brought renewed focus to turning research into real-world applications. Scott Thompson-Whiteside, a professor at an Australian university with a long-standing presence in Vietnam, said the two countries should do more to advance such collaboration.
Vietnamese institute, Belgian school launch psychomotor training program to support child development
EducationThe Vietnam Institute of Family Medicine has opened a three-year training program on Aucouturier psychomotor practice, with a view to equipping specialists with knowledge and skills to support child development through movement and play.
Science, technology emerge as new pillar of Vietnam-Australia education ties
EducationThe number of Vietnamese students studying in Australia rose from nearly 25,000 in 2021 to more than 36,800 in 2025, highlighting the growing depth of Vietnam-Australia education ties, with science and technology emerging as a new focus.
Using AI among solutions to make English a second language in Vietnam
EducationExperts proposed a range of solutions to make English a second language in Vietnam, including creating more opportunities for real-life communication, adopting interactive teaching methods, using AI tools to personalize learning, and strengthening cooperation between schools and families, at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City to provide free health checkups for 3 million students
Ho Chi Minh CityApproximately three million students from preschool to university level in Ho Chi Minh City will receive free annual health checkups funded by the state budget starting from the 2026-27 academic year, the city’s Department of Health said on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City education authority proposes $27 swimming subsidy for each student
EducationThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has proposed a subsidy of VND700,000 (US$27) per student to cover swimming lessons, aiming to improve water safety skills among children and teenagers.
Vietnam launches Global AI Experts Network
EducationVietnam has launched a Global Vietnamese AI Experts Network, bringing together artificial intelligence professionals from across the country and overseas to connect research, education and product development with practical applications.
