Education

Schools in Ho Chi Minh City began surveying parents and students on Wednesday to assess demand for a textbook borrowing programme, ahead of the scheme's rollout in the 2026-27 academic year.

Hanoi will expand capacity at its public upper secondary schools to meet growing student demand under a new education restructuring plan.

Vietnam will provide up to USD25,000 a year in tuition support for university lecturers under 45 pursuing doctoral degrees overseas under a new government-funded scheme effective August 15.

Lam Dong Province has launched free summer programmes offering swimming lessons, life skills training and recreational activities for children.

Vietnam won a record four gold medals and one silver at the 56th International Physics Olympiad, where two students scored perfect marks in the theoretical exam for the first time.

The government has ordered the Ministry of Education and Training to complete the restructuring of public education institutions by August 30 as part of preparations for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Police in Hanoi have found multiple violations at 14 AMES English centres, including the use of unqualified teachers and the operation of unlicensed facilities.

Hanoi will build more schools and classrooms to ensure at least 80 per cent of students can attend public schools, city chairman Vu Dai Thang said on Saturday.

Vietnam plans to pilot public school reorganisation in 15 provinces and cities before the end of 2026, ahead of a nationwide rollout in early 2027.

More than 450 students from 11 countries and territories have gathered in Hanoi for the Asian Schools Debating Championship 2026, one of the region's leading secondary school debating tournaments.

Visually impaired children will have access to a dedicated reading space for the first time at the HCM City Children's Book Fair, featuring Braille books and audiobooks.

Hanoi plans to increase lunch subsidies for primary school pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds as part of efforts to improve nutrition and support students attending full-day classes.

A student from Danang has won a gold medal at the 2026 European Physics Olympiad, while the remaining members of Vietnam's team secured silver medals.

Vietnamese boarding students will receive nearly VND 1.2 million in monthly meal support, along with rice and study supplies, under new government regulations taking effect on July 15.

Hanoi authorities will increase bus and metro services during the 2026 high school entrance and graduation exams to accommodate rising travel demand from students, parents and residents.

All eight Vietnamese students competing at the 2026 Asian Physics Olympiad won medals, including six silver and two bronze medals.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered ministries and local authorities to speed up construction of 100 pilot boarding schools in border areas for completion by August 30.

Vietnam will provide state funded scholarships for students in 15 key science, engineering and technology disciplines at domestic universities from September, under a new government decree.

Hanoi plans to fully subsidise tuition fees for 48 key vocational training programmes at intermediate and college levels between 2026 and 2031.