However, when looking into this story, it can be seen that this is not just a personal race for each student or family, but a manifestation of a bigger problem: There needs to be an education system flexible enough to open up many development paths for students after graduating from junior high school.
Not all students are suitable for an environment with a lot of academic knowledge. But what makes many families worried is that currently, the choice after grade 9 outside of public schools is not really rich, not convincing enough about the opportunity to study and develop long-term. This forces students and parents to focus all their efforts on one direction.
Meanwhile, the traffic flow of post-secondary school students, which has been mentioned for many years, has not achieved the expected results. Vocational training institutions, continuing education centers or combined learning models still face difficulties in teaching conditions, training quality and especially social psychology. Many people see this as an "unforgettable" choice, instead of a legitimate direction and suitable for personal capacity.
To relieve the pressure of entering 10th grade exams, in addition to improving the quality of exams, the more important thing is to create a diverse and equal educational ecosystem.
Each student has their own strengths - some students study culture well, some are skillful, love technology and engineering, some are inclined to create art. If the education system is broad enough to recognize and nurture those abilities, the entrance exam to grade 10 will no longer be the only "match" that students must overcome.
The change needs to come from many aspects: From schools, curriculum, admission mechanisms to the media and parents themselves. When we change the way we look at the learning path after grade 9, that not only public schools are good choices, then the diversity and confidence of students will be aroused.
It is not necessary to reduce the exam to avoid pressure, but to create a multidimensional educational picture, in which each student has a position suitable for their abilities and dreams.
At that time, the 10th grade entrance exam will be a voluntary journey, instead of competition, and a good start to their journey to adulthood.
