Ho Chi Minh City accelerates plan to make English a second language in schools
Education 08:34 21/07/2026Ho 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.
AI reshapes English learning, but critical thinking remains key: experts
Education 19:46 17/07/2026Artificial 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.
Vietnamese students post top international English scores as homegrown method gains attention
Education 17:43 25/02/2026In 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.
Vietnam to make English compulsory subject from first grade under 20-year plan
Education 16:29 30/10/2025Vietnam will make English a compulsory subject starting from first grade under a new national education plan aimed at turning the language into the country’s second language by 2045, the government said on Tuesday.
Ho Chi Minh City to roll out bilingual STEM, AI-enhanced English curriculum in new school year
Education 14:52 21/08/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s education authority said on Wednesday it will launch an English-Vietnamese STEM curriculum for grades 1 through 12 in the 2025–26 school year, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) technologies into English instruction.
Ho Chi Minh City to expand English learning in preschools for new school year
Education 07:18 21/08/2025Ho Chi Minh City’s education department said on Tuesday it will increase efforts to introduce English to preschool children as part of its 2025–26 academic year plans.
English proficiency of Vietnamese hits five-year low: EF report
Education 14:05 06/11/2019Vietnam’s English proficiency has dipped for the third year in a row
Foreigners help Vietnamese students overcome a fear of English
Education 10:41 04/04/2019The key is building confidence and empowering learners
