Parents are spending more money on transportation and fees for their children to attend tutoring centers, following Circular 29 from the Ministry of Education, according to Vice Chair of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Thanh.

Hoang Minh Son, chairman of the council and director of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, was appointed by the prime minister as acting minister of education and training from 27/2.

Candidates applying via academic transcripts must meet a minimum graduation exam score of 15/30, are limited to 15 preferences, and will receive fewer bonus points for IELTS certificates.

18 provinces and cities need to accelerate progress for 100 ethnic boarding schools in border areas to welcome students this academic year.

English teachers will have their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills assessed to identify 'weaknesses' for further training.

Teachers must not discriminate against students in any form, nor compel parents to participate in voluntary activities.

Following mergers, TP HCM, Ninh Binh, and Phu Tho have risen to lead in the number of awards at the national student excellent exam, while Ha Noi has dropped to 5th place.