Education

Vietnamese’s English skills improve

Vietnam was ranked 29th among the world's 70 largest countries by English skills, or an increase of four levels, Education First Vietnam announced based on figures of EF Global's English proficiency index 2015.

Vietnamese students win prizes at int’l Robothon competition

Vietnamese students claimed two first prizes, one second and two third prizes at the International Robothon Competition in Ho Chi Minh City.

Schools add Cor language to curriculum

The central province plans to introduce the language of the Cor ethnic group in the primary school curriculum in Nam Tra My and Bac Tra My districts.

Vietnam, Canada foster education cooperation

A workshop was held in Niagara Fall, Ontario, Canada to foster the cooperation in education between Vietnam and Canada.

Vietnam wins four gold medals at ASEAN School Games

Vietnam won four gold medals on November 23, the first day of the ASEAN School Games 2015, which is taking place at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Stadium, Brunei.

Vietnamese students to compete at ASEAN event

Vietnam sent 51 athletes and officials to compete in the seventh ASEAN Schools Games which kicked off in Brunei.

Teacher-student links transcend cultures says US ambassador

US Ambassador Ted Osius shared his thoughts on the links between students and teachers on Vietnam Teachers' Day November 20.

Effortless English School launches in Hanoi

PASAL International and Effortless English founder AJ Hodge have announced the launch of a new English language online school emanating from Hanoi using a patented proprietary system.

APEC funds scholarships for young professionals in HCM City

The Asia – Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will fund 125 scholarships worth VND425 million (US$19,125) for students and young professionals in architecture and construction fields in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese education highlighted in Western Australia

A recent workshop was held in Perth city in the state of Western Australia with a focus on the education system of Vietnam.

Vietnamese applicants outstanding in 2016 Endeavour scholarships round

Thirteen applicants from Vietnam have been awarded scholarships to study for their PhDs in Australia under the Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships programme.

Vietnam wins 12 medals at int'l maths, science contest

All 12 Vietnamese students who attended the 12th International Mathematics and Science Olympiad for Primary Schools 2015 (IMSO 2015) in Thailand won medals, bringing home two golds.

Bilingual courses lack teachers

A shortage of qualified teachers at high schools nationwide is the major obstacle preventing the implementation of a pilot bilingual programme on teaching maths and natural science in English and Vietnamese.

International degrees granted to Vietnam-Germany University graduates

International standard Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees were presented to 43 students who have successfully completed programmes offered by the Vietnam-Germany University.

Vietnamese, Singaporean education providers partner in e-learning

A Memorandum of Understanding was inked between Singapore-based Kydon Holdings and Vietnam’s UNET Education Group to bolster bilateral cooperation and share practices in e-learning.

Unemployment continues to rise for university graduates

As the unemployment rates of graduates keep rising, officials are blaming unbalanced training courses and the low quality of graduates.

47 pct of Cambodian students in Vietnam pursue medicine, pharmacy

Nearly half of Cambodian students have pursued a college or university degree in Vietnam, followed by 11 percent and 10.8 percent in agriculture and economics, respectively.

Teacher accused of hitting pupils

A teacher from Thua Thien-Hue Province is being investigated after many parents complained that she had used corporal punishment on her pupils.

Training classes lacking students

As of August, only 15,000 of the 330,000 people eligible for unemployment allowances had enrolled in vocational training programmes, according to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.