On the morning of May 17, Nguyen Tat Thanh Secondary and High School (Hanoi) organized a competency assessment for enrollment in grade 6 in 2026.
The school's target this year is 320, with a total of more than 6.335 candidates participating, corresponding to a competition ratio of about 1/20 for the school. This is considered the most competitive grade 6 exam in Hanoi.
Mai Duy Bao - a student of Co Nhue 2A Primary School (Dong Ngac ward, Hanoi) left home to the exam site from 6:30 am, feeling relatively comfortable, because he had a long time to review for the 6th grade aptitude test today.
Since 4th grade, I have set a goal to take the exam at this school and in the second semester of this year, I am determined to study more for the exam" - Duy Bao said.
1 week, Duy Bao takes 6 extra classes, evenly distributed to 3 subjects: Math, Vietnamese, English.
I tried the school's mock exam and got 25.05 points - this score last year was enough for admission, so I don't feel worried" - Duy Bao expressed.
Aiming to be admitted to Nguyen Tat Thanh Secondary and High School, Nguyen Bao An - Kim Lien Elementary School (Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi) spent the past 2 months reviewing. He spends time from Monday to Saturday evenings tutoring at home for all 3 subjects: Math, Vietnamese, English.
I think the most difficult thing is English" - Bao An said.
This morning, students will take a competency assessment test in the form of writing through 3 subjects: Math, Vietnamese, English. The Math and Vietnamese test time is 45 minutes. The English test time is 30 minutes. The main content is within the 5th grade program under the 2018 General Education program.
Dr. Pham Sy Cuong - Principal of the school - said that this year, the exam is organized earlier than every year, helping students reduce the pressure of being pushed too many exams at the end of the school year, and reduce stress and hardship during the peak review period.
Many parents and students see taking the exam early as an important "examination". Even if they may not pass, their children are still exposed to the exam atmosphere, get used to the pressure of the exam room and prepare psychologically for other goals later" - Mr. Cuong said.
The results of this year's exam will be announced on June 1, 2026. Enrollment time is 2 days, June 2-3, 2026.
