Vietnamese educators can teach English pronunciation effectively: top IELTS scorers
EducationThe belief that only native English-speaking teachers can help children develop accurate pronunciation and excel in the IELTS speaking test is a common misconception, according to Vietnamese educators who have achieved top IELTS speaking scores.
Ho Chi Minh City accelerates plan to make English a second language in schools
EducationHo Chi Minh City is speeding up its plan to make English a second language across schools in the second half of 2026 as part of efforts to improve education quality and develop a high-quality workforce.
All Vietnamese students win gold at 2026 International Chemistry Olympiad
EducationAll four members of Vietnam's national team won gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad 2026, placing the country in a tie for first with China and India in terms of the number of gold medals, the Ministry of Education and Training's Education Quality Management Agency announced on Sunday.
AI reshapes English learning, but critical thinking remains key: experts
EducationArtificial intelligence is reshaping how students approach English in Vietnam, but true progress comes from critical thinking and guided practice, not simply copying AI-generated answers, experts said at a discussion held in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City looks to launch free textbook program for all students
EducationThe Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has proposed introducing a free textbook initiative to cover all students from grades 1 through 12 beginning in the 2026-27 academic year.
Experts to discuss English learning strategies for students in age of AI in Ho Chi Minh City
EducationEducators and high-achieving students will discuss how elementary- and middle-school students can learn English effectively in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) at a discussion, set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday afternoon.
Vietnamese students sweep awards at int’l mathematics competition in Japan
EducationAll 34 Vietnamese students won awards at the World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) 2026, held in Japan from July 10 to 14.
More Vietnamese students choose Africa for study
EducationWhile many Vietnamese students pursue higher education in America, Europe, or Australia, a growing number are choosing African countries such as Egypt and Morocco for language studies, cultural immersion, and scholarship opportunities.
4 gold medals propel Vietnam into top 7 at Int'l Physics Olympiad for first time
EducationVietnam has recorded its best-ever performance at the International Physics Olympiad, with all five members of its national team winning four gold medals and one silver medal at the 56th edition of the prestigious competition, placing the country among the world's top seven teams for the first time.
Teacher detained over abnormally high math scores in Vietnam’s national high school exam
EducationPolice in Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam on Sunday detained Nguyen Ha Duy, a 28-year-old teacher from Tuyen Quang High School for the Gifted, in connection with unusually high math scores in the 2026 national high school exam score investigation.
