A Department representative confirmed this on July 1, stating that grading is complete and the Department is finalizing technical processes for the July 4 release.

The Department had previously estimated the release date to be between July 4 and 6. This year, exam scores and admissions standards will be announced simultaneously, unlike previous years where there was a one-to-two-day gap.

Students taking the public 10th-grade entrance exam in Hanoi, June 2025. Photo: Tung Dinh

Nearly 103,000 Hanoi students completed exams in math, literature, and foreign languages (mostly English) early last month for admission to public non-specialized 10th-grade programs. This is the first year the exam follows the new general education program, resulting in significant changes to content and structure.

Admission scores are the sum of the three subjects (maximum 30 points), unlike previous years where literature and math scores were doubled.

Many teachers predict a rise in admission standards due to an easier math exam and a straightforward literature exam.

"Scores for each subject could increase by 0.5 points because the exam aligns with the published proficiency scale, making it manageable for students," Nguyen Thi Van Hong, principal of Chuong Duong Secondary School, commented.

Tran Thu Hien, Academic Director of Hoa Binh - La Trobe High School, believes most combined scores will fall between 19 and 21, peaking around 20-21. She estimates that 10-15% of students will score 24 or higher.

She predicts top schools like Yen Hoa, Le Quy Don - Ha Dong, and Kim Lien will have admission standards around 25.5-26.5, averaging 8.5-8.83 per subject. Viet Duc, Phan Dinh Phung, and Tran Phu might set standards around 25-25.8, equivalent to 8.33-8.6 per subject.

Students admitted to public 10th-grade programs will enroll from July 10 to 12.

Thanh Hang