According to the plan of the Department of Education and Training (GDDT) of Ho Chi Minh City, public and non-public high schools and Continuing Education - Vocational Education Centers will organize the entrance exam for grade 12 students, from May 26-28, 2025.
In particular, today (May 26), 12th graders come to complete the exam procedures and listen to the exam regulations and exam schedule. On May 27-28, students will take the exam.
Nguyen Nguyet Minh - a 12th grade student in District 1 - said that although it is a test exam, he still feels worried: "This year, we study and take the exam according to the new general education program, the test will help me feel less worried, I can get acquainted before the official exam taking place at the end of June".
Meanwhile, Thu Ha - another 12th grade student - was excited. "I will try to do the test to the best of my ability to see what knowledge I lack to adjust my study and review plans in the coming time," Thu Ha shared.
In this testing session, the Department of Education and Training of Ho Chi Minh City requires educational institutions that organize the 2025 high school graduation exam to ensure safety and seriousness; teachers who consider the exam and students taking the exam must comply with the exam regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training.
The exam questions must be absolutely confidential, the exam content must closely follow the exam plan, time, form and exam structure of each high school graduation exam from 2025.
Regarding the work of preparing exam questions, each school must establish a test setting team. Each subject has a team of experts including teachers with strong expertise, experience in teaching and developing exam questions; The Head of the Professional Team is responsible for assigning and supervising the exam preparation process.
The principles of the exam are as follows: Ensure to closely follow the official exam structure of the Ministry of Education and Training; Knowledge content is in the high school program, focusing on grade 12; Ensure accuracy, science and education; The exam must have a suitable differentiation: 70% basic knowledge, 20% advanced knowledge, 10% creative application knowledge.
At the same time, the school organizes the stages of the test exam must comply with the current high school graduation exam regulations. Assigning cadres to take exams and supervision in accordance with regulations and organize the examinations in accordance with the examination process of the Ministry of Education and Training; Establishing exam groups to ensure professional and objective.
At the training conference on the Regulations and professional skills for organizing the 2025 high school graduation exam organized by the Ministry of Education and Training in Ho Chi Minh City in April, Deputy Minister Pham Ngoc Thuong suggested that schools must organize a test for students, with the spirit of taking the test but evaluating it correctly, using the results to evaluate and classify students. From there, see what skills students lack and supplement them accordingly.
