More return to Vietnam after overseas study
More and more graduates who have finished their studies in other countries are choosing to return to Vietnam and work.
Textbook costs unequal to their value
Textbook prices in Vietnam have been on the rise, while tens of millions of second-hand textbooks are discarded annually.
Schools bar students with HIV
At the new school year, 40 youngsters with HIV at a Hanoi's social education centre still long for the day when they can join mainstream education.
HCM City schools in desperate need of counsellors
Many schools in Ho Chi Minh City are facing the serious shortage of child counsellors.
Central students receive Vallet scholarships
A total of 397 pupils and students with good study results received Vallet scholarships worth over VND1.6 billion (USD77,669).
English teachers fail to make the grade
Many teachers are unable to meet the new requirements on scores on international English tests.
Teachers ‘require better training'
Deputy PM Nguyen Thien Nhan has ordered the Ministry of Education and Training to issue a master plan on human resources development in the education sector.
Hanoi schools twist parents’ arms for fees
Many parents in Hanoi are forced to pay many unauthorised fees to their children’s schools, said an official.
Maths institute looks to set new standards
Vietnam, despite its modest economic resources, is following in the footsteps of many advanced countries to start investing in basic scientific research.
Ministry orders no more perks to lure students
The Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training has ordered private universities to stop offering financial incentives to lure applicants.
Ministry to lighten load of school curriculum
The Ministry of Education and Training has reduced some of the contents in curriculum at primary and high schools, despite concerns over the move.
Hue Star becomes Microsoft’s pathfinder school
Microsoft Corporation has recognised the Hue Star Educational System (Hue Star) as a global Pathfinder school, said the school chairman.
500 scholarships for disadvantaged pupils
The Doraemon Fund will provide 500 scholarships worth VND500 million for pupils in the 2011-2012 academic year.
New academic year begins, but poor students can’t enter classes
The notices by schools on the tuitions and fees students have to pay at the beginning of the new academic year have dazed poor parents.
Education sector to raise youth’s work enthusiasm: Minister
Pham Vu Luan, Minister of Education and Training said there will be policies to encourage voluntary contribution from young people.
More students means not enough schools or teachers
HCM City is in desperate need for more teachers and schools in order to serve increasing students in the new school year.
The exploits in the 2011 university enrolment season
A lot of admirable achievements were made in the last 2011 university enrolment season, which shows the great talents of Vietnamese people.
Lack of funds halts work on Lao Cai schools
Cash-strapped Lao Cai Province has had to halt desperately needed renovation work on schools and residential accommodation.
Leadership, management training necessary to improve education
Leadership and management training plays an vital role in improving educational quality and fulfilling the demands of modern society, experts said.
Leadership, management training necessary to improve education
Leadership and management training plays an important role in improving educational quality, experts said.
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