Hanoi National University of Education High School for the Gifted sees nearly 1/30 competition for 10th grade specialized classes

The 10th grade English specialized class at Hanoi National University of Education High School for the Gifted (CSP) recorded a competition ratio of 1/29,9, marking it not only the highest but also a significant increase from last year's 1/23.

Hanoi National University of Education High School for the Gifted, a part of Hanoi National University of Education, announced on 6/5 that it received nearly 7,500 applications for its 10th-grade entrance exam. This represents an increase of over 1,800 applications compared to last year.

The English specialized class proved to be the most sought-after, attracting nearly 2,100 applicants, which is two to seven times more than other specialized classes. With an enrollment quota of 70 students, the competition ratio for this class reached 1/29,9. This figure significantly surpasses last year's 1/23, when the English class also had the highest competition.

Unexpectedly, the Biology specialized class ranked second in competitiveness with a ratio of 1/19,1, up from 1/12,5 last year. Literature followed with 1/15,8, and Chemistry with 1/13,4; both also experienced slight increases in their competition ratios.

Conversely, Informatics, which held the second-highest competition ratio last year at 1/19, saw its ratio nearly halve to 1/8,1 this year. Similarly, Physics decreased from 1/13,1 to 1/10,5. A primary reason for these declines is the increased enrollment quota for both classes, which rose from 35 to 70 students each.

Overall, the specialized high school plans to admit 490 10th-grade students this year, an increase of 70 compared to last year's intake.

Candidates will sit for four exams over two days, 4-5/6: Mathematics, Literature, English, and a specialized subject. Admission scores are calculated differently for two main groups of specializations.

For the first group, comprising specializations in Mathematics, Informatics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Geography, the admission score is determined by the sum of the general Mathematics score and twice the specialized subject score. General Literature and English scores serve only as qualifying conditions.

For candidates applying to the Literature specialized class, the admission score is based on the general Literature score combined with twice the specialized Literature score. A similar calculation applies to the English specialized class, using general English and twice the specialized English scores.

Candidates do not receive priority points; admission is determined by scores, with selection made from highest to lowest for each specialized class. Notably, for the Geography specialized class, the school plans to allocate 50% of its quota to direct applicants, with the remaining spots available to students who applied for other specializations but were not admitted.

Last year, the 10th-grade entrance exam at Hanoi National University of Education High School for the Gifted attracted over 5,700 students, making it the most crowded in Hanoi. The Informatics specialized class (taking the Mathematics exam), Literature, and English classes all had the highest admission scores at 21/30. The Informatics specialized class (taking the Informatics exam) had the lowest score, at 17 points.