Concerns of students who have just passed grade 10 high school
According to the 2018 General Education Program, 10th graders study 8 compulsory subjects. Students will also be able to choose 4 subjects out of 9 subjects including: Geography; Economic and legal education; Physics; Chemistry; Biology; Technology; Information Technology; Music; Fine Arts. Many students are confused because of lack of information, not clearly defining their abilities and career orientation, leading to pressure in choosing the right combination.
Bui Van Tai or Tran Thanh Tam - a 10th grade entrance exam student in Nghe An shared concerns about choosing the wrong subject that could affect university exams and future careers. They hope to receive more specific advice from the school on occupations, exam combinations and job opportunities to avoid choosing the wrong direction.
Giving advice to candidates, Ms. Tran Thi Tho - a teacher at Hoang Van Thu High School (Hanoi) - shared that when choosing elective subjects, students need to rely on three criteria: individual ability, career orientation and university admission combinations that they love. Along with that, families and teachers need to accompany, support early orientation and timely advice so that students have more suitable and confident choices. See more...
Many universities plan to lower admission scores by high school graduation exam scores
After the 2025 high school graduation exam, many universities predict that the benchmark scores based on the graduation exam scores will decrease compared to last year, especially in combinations with Math and English. The reason is that this year's exam has innovation, higher thinking requirements, leading to a wider scoring range, possibly from 18-19 points, instead of focusing at a high level like previous years.
Ms. Hoang Thi Nguyet Anh - Head of the Mathematics Department of Bac Ninh High School for the Gifted (Bac Ninh province) and representatives of many universities such as the Academy of Finance, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, and Thang Long University all said that the benchmark score will tend to decrease. In particular, the Academy of Finance plans to expand the benchmark scores to 22-28 points and some majors may decrease 3-4 points compared to last year. In particular, block D01 (Math, Literature, English) will have fluctuations down at least 2 points, Ms. Nguyet Anh shared.
The Ministry of Education and Training said it will announce the exam scores on July 16 and candidates can adjust their wishes afterwards. Universities are committed to publicly disclosing transparent admission information, the Ministry of Education and Training will accompany to ensure a fair admission process, even when converting scores or admission is based on foreign language certificates. See more...
Director of Nghe An Department of Education: 2.5 10th grade passing points are only an isolated incident
At the Nghe An Provincial People's Council meeting, many delegates expressed concern about Nam Dan 2 High School's benchmark cutting the second round to 2.5 points/3 subjects, saying that this affects the quality of public education.
Mr. Thai Van Thanh - Director of Nghe An Department of Education and Training said this was the principal's fault, because this area does not have private schools or vocational training centers. Only one candidate was admitted with a low score and the school took responsibility.
Mr. Thanh suggested that it is necessary to orient students with too low scores to study vocational training because they are still granted high school graduation certificates. He affirmed that the individual admission results do not represent the quality of education in the whole province, Nghe An is steadfast in the viewpoint of true and quality education. See more...
HCMC studies banning students from using phones in school
Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training Nguyen Van Hieu requested that in September, the 10th grade enrollment plan for the 2026-2027 school year must be completed so that schools can be proactive in teaching and learning. The Department also directed the synchronous updating of the industry database on students, teachers, facilities and determined the coordinates of schools to prepare for first-year enrollment.
The Department of Education Department is assigned to preside over the development of a professional plan for the 2025-2026 school year, especially implementing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching. The training and fostering of teachers on technology application will be closely coordinated with Saigon University and related units.
The functional departments are assigned to review the situation of schools after the merger, study and support tuition fees for non-public students and unify types of educational services. In addition, the Department also directed the inspection of school toilets and studied a plan to ban students from using phones during recess and educational activities, unless teachers allow them to serve their studies. See more...
