Many former students are upset because their bachelor's degrees are issued by Liverpool John Moores University (UK) and are not recognized in Vietnam.
According to LCDF, the universities introduced by this organization are all prestigious, famous and have degrees recognized in "many major countries". However, to be recognized in Vietnam, it must " go through a complex process".
The school has apologized to students and parents.
However, an apology is not simply a matter of being apologized for the consequences of this incident.
Because, apologizing is just an emotional move. The nature of the matter does not stop at information shortages, but is a matter of legal responsibility.
The Department of Quality Management (Ministry of Education and Training) has responded in writing that the bachelor's degree granted by Liverpool John Moores University is not eligible for recognition in Vietnam according to current regulations.
This is a legal conclusion, not a reference.
LCDF must be responsible, because the school is a consulting, introduction and creates the belief that studying at the college at the school will be a legal "step" to receive a valid foreign bachelor's degree in Vietnam.
Students and parents who decide to study, invest time and money to study for a bachelor's degree abroad are based on trust in the school's introduction.
The school explained that the universities introduced are respected, prestigious, recognized in many countries, but recognition in Vietnam must go through a complex process.
This argument is not technically wrong, but learners are not obliged to have a deep understanding of the regulations for recognizing international degrees, that responsibility belongs to the training institution, the place that directly provides consultation, admission and collects tuition fees.
Therefore, an apology cannot compensate for the damage that students are suffering.
Not only the tuition fee has been paid, but also the cost of living, the cost of opportunities, which is the time spent on a degree with no legal value in the country.
More importantly, it is the collapse of career plans and loss of job opportunities.
LCDF cannot be helpless in these things.
Therefore, it is necessary to clarify whether the school has provided full and transparent advice on the legal risks of the degree or not, has made a commitment in writing or only in words. If the consultation information is incomplete or misunderstanding, then compensation for learners is completely legitimate.
This incident also warns that international affiliated and interconnected programs cannot operate in the " gray area of information", where learners' rights are put at risk.
An unrecognized degree can affect the future of learners.
