Ho Chi Minh City’s 10th-grade entrance exam score distributions for math, literature, and English

The number of perfect scores in foreign language (primarily English) was 488, only about 1/3 of last year's figure.

The score distribution for the 10th-grade math entrance exam in Ho Chi Minh City is as follows:

10th-grade candidates take the public school entrance exam at Trung Vuong High School, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, June 2025. Photo: Quynh Tran

Score distribution for the 10th-grade literature exam:

Score distribution for the 10th-grade foreign language (primarily English) exam:

36 students achieved perfect scores in math, compared to 49 last year. Over 60% of math scores were above average.

Similar to last year, literature scores clustered around 6.5-7, with only two students scoring 9.5. Meanwhile, about 30% of English scores fell below average, with scores typically ranging from 6 to 7. The number of perfect English scores was 488, approximately one-third of last year's 1,700.

On the morning of 23/6, the Department of Education and Training announced the 10th-grade entrance exam scores for over 76,000 students, along with the admission scores for specialized and integrated programs.

10th-grade entrance exam scores for Ho Chi Minh City can be accessed online.

Admission scores for the regular program are calculated based on the combined scores of literature, math, and foreign language, plus any bonus points. Students must take all three exams, adhere to exam regulations, and not receive a failing score (0) in any subject.

Student preferences are considered in order. Based on each school's quota, the Department considers applications from highest to lowest score until all places are filled. The admission score for a student's subsequent choice cannot be lower than that of their prior choice.

Admission scores for specialized programs are the sum of the three general subject scores (multiplied by a factor of 1) plus the specialized subject score (multiplied by a factor of 2), with all scores needing to be at least 2.

Fluctuations in Ho Chi Minh City's 10th-grade admission scores over the past three years.

Over 76,000 students took the 10th-grade entrance exam this year, compared to over 98,000 last year.

With fewer applicants and public schools offering approximately 70,000 places, the acceptance rate is over 91%. Therefore, many teachers predict that regular program admission scores may decrease slightly or remain the same.

For the past three years, Nguyen Thuong Hien High School has consistently had the highest admission scores, at 24 or above. Schools typically within the top 10, such as Nguyen Huu Huan High School, Gia Dinh High School, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai High School, Phu Nhuan High School, Mac Dinh Chi High School, Le Quy Don High School, and Nguyen Huu Cau High School, often have admission scores above 22.