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Officials call for new teaching methods

The city's Department of Education and Training has asked all schools to use appropriate methodology in courses that have instruction about the country's laws. Detail

City schools hesitant about Cambridge program

Ho Chi Minh City K-12 schools are worried over high fees and schoolwork overload following the local education department’s request that they should pilot a Cambridge University program this school year.Detail

Vocational schools urged to improve English education

The HCM City Department of Education and Training has asked public technical and vocational schools in the city to focus efforts this year on improving the quality of teaching as well as the English proficiency of their graduates.Detail

Government earmarks budget for education development

The government recently approved a project worth VND340 billion (USD16.3 million) on education development until 2020.Detail

Gadgets get pupils into hot water

Many students, especially those from big cities, are taking advantage of modern gadgets to cheat in exams.Detail

Education encouraged via charitable funding

Individuals, organisations and enterprises contributed over VND700 billion (USD33.5 million) to encourage increased studying in 2012.Detail