“Teachers and students are finally back together after a period of Covid-19-induced suspension of school for an in-person entrance ceremony at their beloved schools, sharing determination, faith and hope for a new academic journey,” Phuc said in a written congratulatory message.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

He praised educators for their efforts to improve the quality of general education in the 2021 – 2022, noting that Vietnam had moved up five places in the 2021 global education rankings to the 59th position. Many Vietnamese universities have been listed in internationally-recognised rankings and Vietnamese students have performed excellently at international Olympiads this year, which has once again demonstrated Vietnam’s tenacity, intelligence and ability, the State leader said.

On behalf of Party and State leaders, he acknowledges and warmly commends the education sector for staying united and determined to surmount difficulties and for what it has achieved during the last academic year.

The president called for concerted efforts of the entire society and the education sector to build a good culture and social standards for children to follow; and develop a learning society accessible to all children, particularly vulnerable ones.

He later wished the educators and students health, happiness and success and that they will achieve more in the 2022 – 2023 year.

Quang Ninh offers free tuition to preschool children, high school students

Preschool children, high school students and students in general education programmes at public educational establishments in the northern province of Quang Ninh will be exempted from tuition fees for the 2022-2023 academic year.

President joins orphans in "Going to school festival" in Da Nang city

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc joined teachers and students of Hope School in the central city of Da Nang in their "Going to school festival" on August 26.

Student of Thai Thuan Highschool wins consolation prize at National Young Informatics Contest

(BGO) – The 28th National Young Informatics Contest in 2022 wrapped up on August 21 in Tam Ky city (Quang Nam province). It was co-hosted by Central Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, Ministry of Information and Communications, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education and Training, Vietnam Television and Vietnam Computer Association with the participation of 170 candidates to the final.

Opening ceremony for new school year scheduled for September 5

More than 51 provinces and cities nationwide have announced the timeline for the 2022-2023 academic year with a specific back-to-school and opening ceremony schedule.

Hanoi students return to school from August 29

The first day of school for students in Hanoi will be held together with the whole country on September 5. Students at all levels will return to school as early as August 29. Grade 1 students will return to school as early as August 22.

Source: VNA