With exams nearing in Vietnam, high achievers emphasize planning over cramming
EducationAs students return to school after the Lunar New Year holiday, many are entering a decisive period marked by crucial exams in Vietnam, from the grade 10 entrance test to the 2026 high school graduation exam, which is expected to take place earlier than usual.
In Vietnam, parents complain after English center shuts, foreign teachers fail to appear
EducationAn English-language center in Dak Lak Province, south-central Vietnam that advertised courses taught by foreign teachers has shut down after collecting tuition fees, leaving some parents still awaiting refunds, education authorities said.
Vietnam issues consolidated rules on foreign language, Vietnamese proficiency testing
EducationVietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training has issued Circular 09/2026 consolidating regulations on foreign language and Vietnamese language proficiency testing.
Vietnam leads in Taiwan scholarship recipients in 2026
EducationVietnam will receive the highest number of Taiwan scholarships in 2026, with 76 awards allocated, far surpassing other countries, the second of which receives only about 50.
What English proficiency tests are really measuring in Vietnam
EducationThe weeks after an English proficiency test often feel suspended. Students move through classes, part-time jobs, and daily routines while quietly tracking when results will be released.
Vietnamese teacher temporarily removed after allegedly forcing student to ‘lick the ground’
EducationAn elementary school teacher in Phu Tho Province, northern Vietnam has been temporarily reassigned after allegations surfaced online that she forced students to lick the ground during class.
Vietnamese students post top international English scores as homegrown method gains attention
EducationIn recent years, it has become increasingly common for Vietnamese primary and middle school students to earn high scores on international English proficiency exams. Educators and parents say choosing the right learning approach can help children achieve strong results efficiently, without excessive study pressure.
Nearly 2.6 million students return to school after Tet in Ho Chi Minh City
EducationNearly 2.6 million students across Ho Chi Minh City streamed back to school on Monday following a Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) lasting more than 10 days.
Ho Chi Minh City students introduced to responsible, sustainable fashion consumption
EducationFrom learning how to recycle old clothes to bringing end-of-life garments to collection points, students in Ho Chi Minh City are being guided toward responsible fashion consumption from an early age.
Thousands of new classrooms in Ho Chi Minh City set to open in early 2026
EducationConstruction on dozens of school projects across Ho Chi Minh City is being accelerated ahead of Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, with thousands of new classrooms and modern facilities expected to be put into operation in the first months of 2026.
