This is outlined in the Government's action plan implementing Resolution 71 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in education and training development, issued on 15/9. This task falls under the comprehensive digital transformation goal, promoting widespread application of digital technology and artificial intelligence in education.
Computer-based high school graduation exams were first proposed in 2019. At that time, the Ministry of Education and Training stated it would begin preparing for pilot testing in select locations after 2020. This has been reiterated several times, but has yet to be implemented.
In June, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested a pilot of computer-based high school graduation exams in 2027.
Regarding university admissions, some universities already administer their own computer-based entrance exams, such as the Hanoi University of Science and Technology's Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) and the Vietnam National University, Hanoi's Competency Assessment (HSA). However, the Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City’s competency assessment, the largest in the country, is still paper-based.
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Candidates take the Hanoi University of Science and Technology's Thinking Skills Assessment in January. Photo: HUST |
Candidates take the Hanoi University of Science and Technology's Thinking Skills Assessment in January. Photo: HUST
The Government’s action program aims to define specific tasks for ministries, sectors, and localities to develop action plans, implement, and evaluate the execution of Resolution 71 of the Politburo. The program aims to achieve the goal of Vietnam having a modern, equitable, and high-quality national education system, ranking among the top 20 in the world by 2045.
The program outlines eight task groups, covering all levels of education, from preschool to high school and university. These tasks revolve around innovating thinking and institutions, digital transformation, enhancing education quality at all levels, and promoting international integration.
Within the digital transformation tasks, in addition to developing the computer-based testing plan, the Government requires the Ministry of Education and Training to lead the development of a database for digital academic records and diplomas, and to develop a national education and human resources information system connected to the labor market information system.
For university admissions, the Government requires the Ministry to develop a plan to reform admissions to accurately assess student competency, ensure consistent input standards across training programs and institutions, and strictly control output quality.
Duong Tam
