Education

Ignoring bans, schools open summer extra classes
20/07/2010 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Many schools in HCM City have already re-opened their doors. VietNamNet Bridge – Although HCM City Education and Training Department decided that extra summer classes must not begin prior to August 16, many schools have already...
New university grads meet the real world
19/07/2010 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Heavy stress, worries about jobs and studying as well as uncertain love lives – all are burdens to young people nowadays. Heavy stress, worries about jobs and studying as well as uncertain love lives – all are burdens to young people...
Many students suffer from depression because of pressure to study hard
19/07/2010 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Cao Thi Xuan T, a student, took 10 Valium tablets, a kind of sleeping pills, attempting to end her life. T was born into a well-to-do family. T’s parents hoped that T would pass the university entrance exams easily,...
The hard pressure on students at gifted schools
18/07/2010 05:00
Students feel that they must obtain high exam scores and pass university entrance exams, among many other accomplishments . Expectations at school and home are high and the students live in a climate of constant pressure. All ready for...
ADB grants $70mil loans to improve vocational training in VN
16/07/2010 05:00
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced July 16 its US$70 million loans for a Vietnam working skill enhancement project to improve vocational training in priority industries. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced...
Traditional study branches losing their positions
15/07/2010 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Many academic departments, which were once the advantages and pride of many universities, have lost their top positions. Many academic departments, which were once the advantages and pride of many universities, have lost their top...
Vocational schools continue to seek students
12/07/2010 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Once again, the enrollment season has come and gone, and vocational schools lack enough students. Once again, the enrollment season has come and gone, and vocational schools lack enough students. Vocational schools still cannot...