Education

Conference discusses ways to improve TESOL learning, teaching

Developing global citizens has increasingly become a focus at tertiary, secondary and even primary levels of education, Prof Richmond Stroupe of Soka University in Japan said at an international TESOL conference in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam ASMO faces criticism over messy organisation

Vietnamese parents and students have complained about the organisation of the Vietnam Asian Science and Mathematics Olympiad held in Hanoi.

High-school graduates turn away from higher education

As many as 30 per cent of high-school students have decided not to apply for colleges this year according to the Ministry of Education and Training.

Officials to be prosecuted for Son La exam cheating

Eight officials in Son La Province will be prosecuted for abusing their positions to adjust high school graduation and university entrance exam scores last year.

Never too early to start realizing your dreams: US ambassador

In his article on U.S. education, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink shares that it’s never too early to start looking for opportunities to study in the United States.

Teacher fired after being caught beating children

A primary teacher in Hai Phong City has been fired for hitting several pupils while doing an exam.

MoET & World Vision act to stop violence against children

The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and World Vision International (WVI) in Vietnam have signed an agreement on an initiative to 2022 to end physical violence against children at home and at school.

Vietnamese student wins third prize at international science contest in US

Vietnamese student Vu Hoang Long grabbed one third prize at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) 2019 which was held in the US from May 12-17.

Pacific Partnership 2019 funds school building in Phu Yen

Work started on the construction of three classrooms in Hoa My Tay primary school, Tay Hoa district of the south-central province of Phu Yen, in the framework of the Pacific Partnership 2019 programme.

Hanoi parents face 41.9% tuition fee rise

Hanoi Department of Education and Training has proposed a plan to raise the tuition at public schools in the 2019-2020 school year.

Ministry loses in doctorate plagiarism case

The Ministry of Education and Training have lost a lawsuit related to the withdrawal of a doctorate degree from Hoang Xuan Que from the Hanoi National University of Economics.

Vietnamese students win Asian Physics Olympiad medals

Seven of eight Vietnamese students who joined Asian Physics Olympiad 2019 have achieved medals, including two silvers.

Hanoi still dealing with overcrowded classrooms

Hanoi’s schools are getting more crowded this year, with experts predicting some classrooms could have up to 70 pupils.

Final round of Vietnam robot contest 2019 opens

The final round of the 2019 Vietnam Robocon officially opened in Hai Duong city on May 7.

Ministry issues official code of conduct for teachers and students

The Ministry of Education and Training has just issued a circular on code of conduct for teachers, students and parents from preschool to high school level nation-wide.

Hanoi sets public high school enrolment quota

As many as 23,000 pupils in Hanoi will not get a place at public high schools in the new school year as Hanoi Department of Education and Training has set enrolment quotas.

PM approves project applying IT in law dissemination and education

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the “Enhancing the application of IT in law dissemination and education in the 2019-2021 period” project.

Carer suspended over alleged child abuse

A carer in Long An Province has been suspended after being found hitting a child while feeding him.

Elderly man awarded excellent bachelor degree

A 70-year-old man in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has received an excellent bachelor degree in civil engineering technology.

Project launched to expand access to education for ethic children

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) launched the project “We are able” in Hanoi on April 25, with the aim to expand access to education for ethnic minority children.

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